What are the Legacy Credits in Overwatch 2?

Legacy Credits in Overwatch 2 are essentially the Overwatch Credits that were carried over from the original Overwatch game, allowing players to purchase legacy skins and other cosmetic items that were available in the first game. These Legacy Credits can be used to buy skins, sprays, voice lines, emotes, victory poses, and highlight intros from the original Overwatch game, but they cannot be used to purchase new or high-tier skins that were introduced in Overwatch 2.

Understanding Legacy Credits

What are Legacy Credits used for in Overwatch 2?

Legacy Credits are used to purchase legacy skins and other cosmetic items that were available in the original Overwatch game. These items include skins, sprays, voice lines, emotes, victory poses, and highlight intros.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: What is the point of Overwatch 2 Credits? A: Overwatch 2 Credits are used to buy cosmetics that came into the game from Overwatch 1, and base hero skins that were available on the release of Overwatch 2.
2. Q: What are the Credits in Overwatch 2 Battlepass? A: Overwatch 2 Credits are the same as Legacy Credits, which can be used to unlock skins from the first iteration of the game and past events.
3. Q: What do I use Overwatch Credits for? A: In Overwatch, credits could be used to buy skins, sprays, voice lines, emotes, victory poses, and highlight intros.
4. Q: What is the difference between legacy Credits and coins in Overwatch? A: Legacy Credits are distinct from Overwatch Coins, with Legacy Credits being the in-game currency and Overwatch Coins being the premium currency.
5. Q: What can legacy Credits be used for? A: Legacy Credits can be used to purchase legacy Legendary and event skins.
6. Q: Why can’t I buy skins with Legacy Credits? A: If you cannot purchase a skin with Legacy Credits, it means you may not have enough credits to purchase the skin.
7. Q: Can you get legacy Credits anymore? A: There is no way to purchase more legacy credits, but players who had an old account and then changed accounts for Overwatch 2 can still get their old credits if they merge the old and new accounts.
8. Q: How do you get legacy Credits in ov2? A: Players who had an old account and then changed accounts for Overwatch 2 can still get their old credits if they merge the old and new accounts.
9. Q: Can you unlock legacy Credits in Overwatch 2? A: It’s not possible to earn new Legacy Credits in Overwatch 2, as the game has replaced the old loot box model and Overwatch Credits with the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass, Overwatch Coins, and a microtransaction shop.
10. Q: Can you get legacy skins in Overwatch 2? A: It’s now easier to acquire many older skins from the original game, but not for new Overwatch 2 players.
11. Q: Where are my Overwatch Credits? A: If you are seeing an error with your display of Overwatch Coins, Legacy Credits, Overwatch League Tokens, or Competitive Points, try logging out of Overwatch and the Battle.net Desktop App, and then log back in to see if the issue has resolved.
12. Q: How rare is legacy Skins? A: Legacy skins are fairly rare skins that aren’t normally available for purchase in the store, but can sometimes be found in bundles or on sale during events.
13. Q: Can you use legacy credits for the battle pass? A: Legacy credits can be used on the Hero menu to purchase legacy items, but Overwatch Coins are needed to buy new skins and cosmetic items or unlock the Battle Pass.
14. Q: How many legacy credits do you need for a legendary skin? A: The price of legacy Legendary skins has been reduced to 1,500 Overwatch Credits (or Coins), and these skins will be available year-round.
15. Q: Can you use Credits to buy legendary skins in Overwatch 2? A: Credits can be used to purchase some legacy Legendary skins, but they cannot be used to purchase new or high-tier skins that were introduced in Overwatch 2.