Do Overwatch 1 Lootboxes Carry Over?
To directly answer the question, Overwatch 1 Lootboxes do not carry over to Overwatch 2 in the sense that the boxes themselves will not be transferred, but the contents of any unopened loot boxes will be automatically opened and their items will be transferred to Overwatch 2. This means that players will get to keep all the cosmetics, skins, voice lines, emotes, highlight intros, and ** sprays** they have earned through loot boxes in the original game.
Understanding Lootboxes in Overwatch
What Happens to Overwatch 1 Lootboxes?
Any unopened loot boxes from the original game will be automatically opened in players’ accounts when logging into Overwatch 2, and the contents will be added to the player’s collection.
FAQs About Overwatch 1 Lootboxes and Overwatch 2
- What happens to Overwatch 1 when Overwatch 2 releases? Overwatch 1’s servers were shut down, and the game is officially replaced by Overwatch 2.
- Will Overwatch 1 owners get all characters in Overwatch 2? If you owned Overwatch 1, you’ll have access to every hero except for Kiriko; if you didn’t own Overwatch 1, you’ll only start with 15 of the 35 heroes unlocked.
- Why did Overwatch get rid of Lootboxes? Loot boxes were removed to avoid potential legal battles around the world, as many countries have outlawed them.
- Will all my stuff transfer to Overwatch 2? Yes, your accomplishments and loot collections will be carried forward to Overwatch 2, including skins, player icons, sprays, emotes, and more.
- Will Golden Guns transfer to Overwatch 2? Yes, your current unlocked golden guns will remain on your account, thanks to cross progression.
- Should I open Lootboxes before Overwatch 2? No, you won’t need to spend time opening loot boxes; Blizzard will open all of them for you automatically before the Overwatch 2 launch.
- What happens to Overwatch 1 discs? The physical discs of the original game are worthless, as Overwatch 2 is free-to-play and digital-only.
- How do you get Lootboxes in Overwatch 1? Loot Boxes can be earned by leveling up, or during special events and circumstances as a gift from the Overwatch team.
- Will Overwatch 1 coins transfer to Overwatch 2? Yes, OW1 credits will transfer, but they might not be useful for purchasing all items in Overwatch 2.
- Do I need to buy Overwatch 2 if I have Overwatch 1? No, Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, and you can make in-game purchases for items like a battle pass.
- Is Overwatch 2 free if you already have Overwatch 1? Yes, Overwatch 2 is free-to-play, regardless of whether you have Overwatch 1.
- Will Overwatch 1 shut down permanently? Yes, Overwatch 1 servers have been taken offline, and the game is officially dead.
- How do I merge Overwatch 1 data to OW2? You can merge your data by linking your Battle.net account to your console game profile and following the on-screen prompts.
- Is it too late to merge Overwatch accounts? No, you should still be able to merge your accounts.
- Why don’t I have my skins from Overwatch 1? Ensure you are logging into the correct Battle.net account, and try updating your account details if you’re unable to log in.