Do Overwatch 1 Owners Get Battle Pass?
As the launch of Overwatch 2 approaches, many players are curious about what benefits they will receive if they owned Overwatch 1. One of the most pressing questions on everyone’s mind is: do Overwatch 1 owners get Battle Pass?
The Answer: No
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Overwatch 1 owners do not receive a free Battle Pass. In fact, the Battle Pass is a premium feature that requires purchase and is exclusive to Overwatch 2. This means that players who owned Overwatch 1 will have to buy the Battle Pass separately to access its benefits.
What Do Overwatch 1 Owners Get?
So, what do Overwatch 1 owners get if they don’t receive the Battle Pass? Well, they will still receive a few benefits, including:
- Immediate access to the new hero, Kiriko
- Epic skins for Doomfist and Sombra
- An exclusive icon
Transferring Skins
Another concern for Overwatch 1 owners is whether their skins will transfer to Overwatch 2. The answer is yes, but there are some limitations. Only skins earned through gameplay and not purchased with real money will be transferred to Overwatch 2. Additionally, players will need to claim their skins through the "Transfer Skins" button in the Overwatch 2 launcher.
Cross Progression
Blizzard has announced that there will be cross progression between Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2. This means that players can play on either game without losing their progress or heroes. However, this feature only applies to heroes unlocked through gameplay and not those purchased with real money.
No Golden Guns for New Players
New Overwatch 2 players will need to win 50 Quick Play games before they can play ranked games. This means that they will not receive Golden Guns, a special reward that was previously exclusive to ranked players.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Overwatch 1 owners do not receive a free Battle Pass. However, they will still receive some exclusive benefits, including immediate access to Kiriko, epic skins for Doomfist and Sombra, and an exclusive icon. Additionally, their skins earned through gameplay will transfer to Overwatch 2, but there are some limitations to this process.