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 loot box items made the game pay to win, but at least a Battle Pass makes the cosmetics accessible to more players. Down below we’ll explain everything you need to know about the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass.
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Explained
The first and most important thing to remember about the Premium Battle Pass is that it’s a completely optional part of Overwatch 2 that won’t impact character stats. Putting money into the game won’t make it any easier. Everything you get from the Battle Pass is merely cosmetic with new characters being the exception.
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Cost
The cost of the Premium Battle Pass in Overwatch 2 is 1000 Overwatch Coins which comes out to about $10 USD. The cost of coins around the world may differ, but the amount of 1000 will remain constant.
However, it’s worth noting that every player gets access to the free Battle Pass simply by playing the game. The main difference is that the rewards are notably different from the Premium version. Still, you don’t need to put any money into the game if you don’t care about getting extra skins, emotes, sprays, etc.
If you get to the point where you only have the free version but would have filled the Premium Battle Pass, then you can always purchase it after the fact. All the XP you earned will go towards maxing out the purchased pass.
There is one more paid option for the Premium Battle Pass which is worth noting. For players with plenty of disposable income, you can purchase the Premium Battle Pass plus 20 tiers for 2200 Overwatch Coins or about $22 USD. Additionally, you can purchase individual tiers of the Battle Pass for 200 Coins each.
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Tier up & XP Boosts
Play the game. It really is that easy. As you play matches online, you’ll gain Battle Pass XP. There are also daily and weekly challenges that are worth doing for big chunks of XP.
On top of that, there are a few different ways to optimize your XP growth. Purchasing the Premium Battle Pass grants a 20% match XP boost over the course of the season. If spending money isn’t your thing, then pairing up with other players will also multiply XP earned by 20% per match.
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Tiers & Rewards
The free Battle Pass in Overwatch 2 has 20 tiers with cosmetic rewards. Epic skins, weapon charms, sprays, and more cosmetics are included as a part of the free pass. Plus, if a new character is being added to the game that season, then they’ll be unlockable for free after reaching a certain tier.
As for the Premium Battle Pass, there are 60 more tiers than the free version for a total of 80. Among the unlockables are Legendary skins, another Epic skin, Genji’s Mythic skin, and many more smaller cosmetics. On top of the previously mentioned XP boost, Premium Battle Pass purchasers will also get immediate access to any new characters released that season.
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Duration & Expiration
As far as we know right now, it looks like Battle Passes in Overwatch 2 last about nine weeks each after which they expire and most of their rewards are no longer unlockable. However, new characters included in Battle Passes will still be available in other ways once their introductory season ends in the shop or via hero challenges. Unfortunately, there’s currently no information on how Mythic skins or other cosmetics will be handled following the end of their availability via Battle Passes.
That’s all there is to explain about the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass. The best course of action every season will probably be to wait things out and see if you can reach tier 80 before picking up the Premium Battle Pass. If you can reach it even without the XP boosts, then it might be worth buying.
