What Will Carry Over from Overwatch 1 to 2?
As players eagerly await the release of Overwatch 2, there is a lot of confusion about what will carry over from the original game. Will our beloved skins remain intact? Will our accumulated loot and experience be honored in the new game? The answer is a resounding yes, with certain limitations.
Beloved Skins
What skins will carry over to Overwatch 2?
• Most skins remain intact: With the release of Overwatch 2, players will be able to keep most of their unlocked skins from the original game. This includes cosmetic-only skins, such as appearance-changing skins, sprays, and highlight intros.
What skins will be removed?
• Pink Mercy, Zarya Alien, and BlizzCon skins: Due to controversy, exclusivity, or limited availability, Pink Mercy, Zarya Alien, and BlizzCon skins will no longer be accessible in Overwatch 2. Players who previously purchased or earned these skins will receive a special in-game pack with a similar item instead.
Account Progress and Currency
Will we lose our progress in Overwatch 1?
No: Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2 use the same Battle.net accounts, ensuring that players do not lose their progress when transitioning to the new game.
What currencies and rewards will carry over to Overwatch 2?
• Credits: Credit rewards earned in Overwatch 1 will be available to spend in Overwatch 2.
• Competitive Points: Competitive points accrued in Overwatch 1 can be used to purchase select rewards in Overwatch 2.
• Overwatch League Tokens: Tokens awarded in Overwatch 1 for watching Overwatch League matches will not carry over to Overwatch 2.
Game Progress and Achievements
Will our game progress transfer to Overwatch 2?
• Level 50 cap: The highest level cap in Overwatch 1 (Level 50) will not be replaced in Overwatch 2.
• Hero experience points: Hero experience points gained in Overwatch 1 will be reset in Overwatch 2, allowing players to earn new experience points starting from scratch.
Can we merge our Overwatch accounts?
• In-game account merge process: Blizzard has implemented an account merge process for players who wish to combine their Battle.net accounts. This feature will allow players to join their accounts, transferring associated game progress, credits, and other rewards.
Will our loot boxes work in Overwatch 2?
• No change to loot box system: The loot box system, including the chance to get specific items, will remain the same in Overwatch 2.
Will any game modes or heroes remain the same?
• Core game modes retain: Core game modes such as Quick Play, Play vs. AI, Custom Games, and Competitive Play will remain unchanged in Overwatch 2.
• Heroes and abilities: With some exceptions, most heroes and their abilities will stay the same in Overwatch 2, with minor updates and balance changes.
By understanding what will carry over from Overwatch 1 to 2, players can prepare for the transition, knowing that their favorite game elements will remain intact, despite some changes and limitations.