While Overwatch 2’s battle pass plans leaked early, Blizzard has now detailed how its new seasonal structure and battle pass will work as Overwatch makes the transition to a free-to-play title.

First of all, we have to address the question of why Blizzard decided to implement a battle pass in Overwatch 2 at all. After all, the first game was a huge hit without one, although the loot ...

Overwatch 2 is ditching the loot box model for a more player-friendly Battle Pass model that rewards fans of the game for putting in the time and playing the game. Sure, none of the skins or other ...

Season 13: Spellbinder will include Overwatch's classic autumn-themed activities, seasonal skins and more. The game is also getting a new Battle Pass featuring fresh Legendary and Mythic skins ...

On Thursday, Blizzard provided a closer look at how Overwatch 2’s battle pass system will work, what it will offer players, and why the company believes it delivers “a tremendous amount of ...

With the exception of Ramattra being available earlier to players of the free tier, Overwatch 2’s season 2 battle pass closely resembles the structure of season 1’s pass. It’s full of sprays ...

The Grim Effigy Reaper Epic skin from the Overwatch 2 Season 13 Battle Pass is designed over his Overwatch model, instead of the one from the sequel. This is seemingly the first time Overwatch 2 ...

The battle pass is a major shift in Overwatch's monetization structure. The first game used loot boxes to make money -- a system that has been heavily criticized and even banned in some countries.

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes ...

Overwatch 2 has swapped out the loot boxes of its predecessor for a new seasonal Battle Pass that arrived with the start of Season One on October 4. Each season will introduce a new themed Battle ...