"Blizzard Offers Free Overwatch 2 Skin After Initial Sale"

Blizzard finds itself embroiled in yet another controversy surrounding Overwatch 2. The latest issue revolves around the Cyber DJ skin for Lucio, which was initially sold in the game's store for $19.99. However, just a day later, Blizzard announced that this same skin would be available for free to players who watched a special Overwatch 2 event 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 store, but Blizzard has yet to address the refund requests.

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This isn't the first time Blizzard has faced backlash for selling cosmetic items only to later offer them for free through promotions. The recurring issue has only fueled the fire of discontent among Overwatch 2 players.

Adding to Blizzard's challenges, Marvel Rivals is currently outperforming Overwatch 2 in various aspects, putting additional pressure on the developers. In response, Blizzard has announced a special Overwatch 2 Spotlight event set for February 12. During this broadcast, they plan to unveil revolutionary gameplay changes, including new maps, heroes, and other exciting content. To generate buzz and provide a sneak peek at the upcoming updates, Blizzard will also host well-known streamers at their headquarters.