Unbox the Fun with Overwatch 2's Cardboard Reinhardt Skin

In Overwatch 2, players can now equip Reinhardt with a unique cardboard armor skin, complete with fitting design elements. The game's fourth season has also brought in a plethora of new cosmetics for players to obtain through the season pass. Blizzard has always prioritized cosmetic content, such as skins, emotes, and voice lines, which they continue to deliver through a dedicated in-game shop. Unlike the original game's randomized loot box system, Overwatch 2's shop offers purchasable items and bundles that rotate weekly, allowing the game to remain free-to-play while still providing ample opportunities for collectors to expand their cosmetic collection.

The Cardboard Reinhardt skin in Overwatch 2 has a unique feature that replaces most of Reinhardt's movement sound effects with hollow, rustling sounds. This effectively conveys the sensation of donning a suit made from cardboard boxes. A video showcasing the skin's sound effects compared to the original sounds was recently shared on Reddit by user pogstream, gaining significant attention from the game's community. Despite its entertaining quirk, the skin's price of 2000 Overwatch Coins (nearly $20) has deterred many players from purchasing it. The game's shop and associated prices have been a point of contention for the Overwatch 2 community since the game's release, making collecting all of the game's skins a challenging feat. The few methods of earning Overwatch Coins through gameplay only offer minimal amounts of currency.

Fans are boycotting Overwatch 2 due to the lack of changes made by Blizzard in the acquisition of cosmetics. This movement has gained momentum, especially after Blizzard canceled crucial PvE features. Instead, the developer intends to concentrate on enhancing the game's live-service aspect. Overwatch 2 is currently available on multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.