The Overwatch 2, which will fully replace the original at launch. Still, others are optimistic, including fans like Chubchilla1 who are already looking forward to paying for in-game purchases in order to get access to cosmetics like these skins.

Overwatch 2's Newest Heroes Get Their First Skins

This divide of opinion is emblematic of what the fan response to the game has been for some time now. Many aspects of Overwatch 2 have certainly appealed to fans of the franchise, and the elusive co-op mode remains a considerable draw, though its future remains uncertain. Others are much less impressed by the financial decisions Overwatch 2 has made as part of its free to play shift. Some have even called Overwatch 2's beta a cash grab from Blizzard, after it was revealed that players would need to buy the game's $40 Watchpoint Pack to gain access.

These questionable decisions, along with Overwatch 2's shift to 5v5 battles and Battle es, may push some veteran players away, but its ease of access should help boost player numbers. The game will cross-progression, and it's available on every system the first game was released on for free. With the launch coming next week, time will tell how many players will visit Overwatch 2's servers, and which new skins they'll be wearing when they do.

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