Blizzard finds itself embroiled in yet another controversy surrounding Overwatch 2. The issue centers around the Cyber DJ skin for Lucio, which was initially offered for sale at $19.99. However, just a day later, Blizzard announced that this same skin would be available for free to anyone who watched their special event broadcast on Twitch for an hour on February 12.
This sudden change left many players who had already purchased the Cyber DJ skin feeling cheated. Understandably, this has led to widespread frustration and demands for refunds among the community. The skin, dubbed Oblique, has since been removed from the in-game store, but Blizzard has yet to address the issue of refunds publicly.
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This isn't the first instance where Blizzard has sold cosmetic items only to later offer them for free through promotional events. Such practices have only fueled the discontent among Overwatch 2 players, especially as the game faces stiff competition from Marvel Rivals, which is currently outperforming it in various aspects.
In response to these challenges, Blizzard is set to unveil significant gameplay changes at the Overwatch 2 Spotlight event, scheduled for February 12. The event promises to introduce new maps, heroes, and other exciting content. To generate buzz and provide a sneak peek at these upcoming updates, Blizzard will also host prominent streamers at their headquarters.
