Wrecking Ball is looking mighty in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 ditches loot boxes for battle passes and an in-game store

Blizzard already revealed that Overwatch 2 will be free-to-play when it launches in early access on October 4. Now we have some clarification on how monetization will work and when we can expect content updates.

While the original Overwatch used loot boxes for monetization, which players could either buy or earn through play, Overwatch 2 will have battle passes. It’ll also have an in-game shop where you can directly purchase items.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.