What happens when you bought Overwatch 1?

When you purchased Overwatch 1, you gained access to a wide range of heroes, maps, and game modes, including a variety of cosmetics and skins. Your investment in the original game also provides you with benefits in Overwatch 2, such as immediate access to all old heroes, new heroes like Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko, and the ability to retain all your skins and cosmetics from the first game.

Understanding the Transition to Overwatch 2

Overwatch 1 players have a significant advantage when transitioning to Overwatch 2, as they can access all the heroes they unlocked in the original game, as well as new heroes and cosmetics. The transition also includes the Founder’s Pack, which provides additional cosmetics and in-game items.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What happens to Overwatch 1 if you bought it? Overwatch 1 players will have access to all the skins, voice lines, and other cosmetics they unlocked in the original game, and they will also get access to the new Support hero Kiriko immediately.
2. What do Overwatch 1 buyers get? Overwatch 1 buyers get access to all the skins, voice lines, and other cosmetics they unlocked in the original game, as well as the new Support hero Kiriko.
3. Can you still use Overwatch 1? No, Overwatch 1 is no longer playable, as the servers are down, and the game is not available from the official Blizzard game launcher.

Cosmetics and Skins

4. Do I keep my stuff from Overwatch 1? Yes, all items in the Hero Gallery across platforms will be present in the merged battle.net account, including all sprays, emotes, skins, and everything else in the current Hero Gallery tab in-game.
5. Do I keep all my stuff from Overwatch 1 to Overwatch 2? Yes, all items in the Hero Gallery will be carried over to Overwatch 2, ensuring that you retain all your cosmetics and skins.
6. Will Overwatch 1 gold transfer to Overwatch 2? Yes, cross progression is a confirmed aspect of Overwatch 2, so your current unlocked golden guns will remain on your account.

Account and Progression

7. Did I lose my Overwatch skins? If you appear to be missing your Overwatch cosmetics, ensure that you are logging into the correct Battle.net account, and if you’re unable to log in, try updating your account details.
8. Why did I lose my skins in Overwatch 2? If you appear to be missing all your Overwatch 2 skins, make sure that you are logging into the correct Battle.net account and that you have merged any console accounts with Overwatch progress to your Battle.net account.
9. Can I get my Overwatch 1 skins back? Yes, you can transfer your old skins to Overwatch 2 by merging your console account with your Battle.net account.

Purchases and Costs

10. How much did Overwatch 1 cost? Overwatch for PC included 29 heroes, 26 different maps, and endless fun for just $19.99 (reg. $39.99), while the Legendary Edition came fully loaded with additional skins for $29.99 (reg. $59.99).
11. What will happen to Overwatch 1 skins? Overwatch 1 default skins are still available in Overwatch 2, ensuring that you can retain your favorite cosmetics.

Heroes and Game Modes

12. Do you get all heroes if you bought Overwatch 1? If you owned Overwatch 1, you’ll have access to every hero except for Kiriko, while new players will only start with 15 of the 35 heroes unlocked.
13. Is it legal for Blizzard to shut down Overwatch 1? Yes, Blizzard has the right to shut down Overwatch 1, as it is their property, and they can make decisions about its availability.

Technical Issues

14. Why didn’t my Overwatch 2 account merge? The most common cause for not being able to complete an account merge is that the console account you are trying to merge was previously merged to another Overwatch 2 account.
15. Why won’t my Overwatch 2 account merge? The “Merge Accounts Not Working” error in Overwatch 2 is generally caused by a bug or server error with the shooter itself, or an issue with the player’s network or game files.