Is Overwatch 2 Free for Overwatch 1 Owners?
Overwatch 2 is free for everyone, including Overwatch 1 owners, as the game’s multiplayer mode is available to play at no cost, but Overwatch 1 owners do not automatically receive all the new content and features. The Watchpoint Pack, which includes a premium battle pass and cosmetics, must be purchased separately, and Overwatch 1 owners only receive immediate access to Kiriko, epic skins for Doomfist and Sombra, and an icon.
What Do Overwatch 1 Owners Get in Overwatch 2?
Access to Heroes and Cosmetics
Overwatch 1 owners have access to all the old heroes and the new heroes introduced in Overwatch 2, including Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko, as well as all their skins and cosmetics from the original game.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I Need to Buy Overwatch 2 if I Have Overwatch 1?: No, you don’t need to buy Overwatch 2 as the multiplayer mode is free, but you won’t have access to new skins or the PvE section without purchasing the Watchpoint Pack.
- What Do Overwatch 1 Owners Get in Overwatch 2?: Overwatch 1 owners get access to all the old heroes, new heroes, and their skins and cosmetics.
- Is Ramattra Free for Overwatch 1 Owners?: No, Ramattra is not free for Overwatch 1 owners and must be unlocked through the battle pass or purchased in the in-game shop.
- Will People Who Bought Overwatch 1 Get a Refund?: No, Overwatch 1 owners will not receive a refund as they have already played the game and Blizzard does not offer refunds for games that have been played.
- Do Overwatch 1 Owners Get Ramattra?: No, Overwatch 1 owners do not get Ramattra automatically and must unlock the hero through the battle pass or purchase it in the in-game shop.
- What Happens if I Own Overwatch 1 on Disc?: If you own Overwatch 1 on disc, Overwatch 2 will be automatically downloaded, but you will need the original Overwatch disc to play it.
- Can I Transfer My Overwatch 1 Account to Overwatch 2?: Yes, you can transfer your Overwatch 1 account to Overwatch 2 and carry over your skins, level, and endorsement level.
- Do Overwatch 1 Unlocks Carry Over to Overwatch 2?: Yes, all Overwatch 1 unlocks, including skins, player icons, sprays, highlight intros, and emotes, will carry over to Overwatch 2.
- Why Does Overwatch 2 Say I Need a Disc?: Overwatch 2 may require the Overwatch 1 disc to play if you own the game on disc, but you can fix this by uninstalling and reinstalling the game from the PlayStation store.
- Why is Ramattra Banned in Ranked?: Ramatra is not banned in ranked, but is locked out of ranked games for two weeks to give players time to get used to the new hero.
- How Do You Unlock Ramattra for Free?: You can unlock Ramattra for free by reaching Tier 45 on the Overwatch 2 Season 2 Battle Pass.
- What Happens if You Don’t Unlock Ramattra?: If you don’t unlock Ramattra, you can purchase the hero in the in-game shop or unlock it through Hero Challenges.
- Is it Legal for Blizzard to Shut Down Overwatch 1?: Yes, it is legal for Blizzard to shut down Overwatch 1 as the company has the right to modify or discontinue their games at any time.
- Can You Refund Unused Overwatch Coins?: You may be eligible for a refund if you recently purchased Overwatch League Tokens and did not spend them, but spent tokens are non-refundable.
- Do Old Overwatch Players Get Anything in Overwatch 2?: Yes, old Overwatch players get to carry over their skins and cosmetics, as well as receive a new item pack and access to the Overwatch 2 Founder’s Pack, which includes epic skins and new heroes.