What Happens When You Complete the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass?
Reaching the end of the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass is a significant achievement, signifying dedicated playtime and strategic progression. But what exactly happens after you hit that milestone? In short, completing the Battle Pass means reaching level 80. However, the journey doesn’t entirely end there. You will continue to gain experience and unlock Prestige tiers with additional rewards up to level 200, but after level 200, while you’ll still earn experience and level up, there are no more rewards to unlock in that current season. Let’s dive into the details to fully understand what awaits you after completing the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass.
The Journey Beyond Level 80: Prestige Tiers
Unlocking Prestige Rewards
Once you complete the initial 80 levels of the Battle Pass, you gain access to Prestige tiers. These tiers offer additional rewards and continue your progression within the season. It’s important to note that these Prestige rewards generally take longer to unlock than the regular Battle Pass levels and are only achievable during their corresponding season. This ensures that players who continue to engage with the game throughout the season have extra goals to pursue.
What Kind of Rewards Are Prestige Tiers?
Prestige tiers primarily focus on providing cosmetic rewards such as unique player titles. You’ll see that this is in contrast to the initial 80 levels of the battle pass, where you might receive skins, sprays, and other types of items. These titles can be shown off in-game, acting as badges of honor and dedication to the game in a given season.
Reaching Level 200 and Beyond
You can progress to level 200 within the battle pass, but keep in mind that no levels can be purchased after reaching level 200. Moreover, you’ll only earn Battle Stars for the first 200 levels in a given season. After this milestone, while you will continue to gain experience and level up, there are no more rewards to unlock. Experience earned beyond level 200 does not count towards any further rewards.
Key Battle Pass Mechanics to Remember
Battle Stars and Unclaimed Rewards
Remember that Battle Stars are the currency you earn in the Battle Pass which can be used to unlock the rewards you want. If you have any unspent Battle Stars at the end of the season, they will be automatically used to unlock the remaining rewards you haven’t acquired, in a pre-determined order on the battle map. This ensures that you don’t lose out on any rewards.
Seasonality and Expiration
The Overwatch 2 Battle Pass is tied to each season, which typically lasts around three months. At the end of each season, the Battle Pass resets, and a new Battle Pass with a new set of rewards becomes available. Any rewards you’ve unlocked during the season, however, remain permanently on your account.
Premium Battle Pass Benefits
If you’ve purchased the Premium Battle Pass, you gain access to the premium reward track, which includes more exclusive and often higher-value items. The Premium Battle Pass also offers a 20% XP boost, helping you level up faster through both the regular 80 levels and the Prestige tiers.
What Happens When You Miss a Season?
Unlocking Missed Heroes
If you missed a season and a hero that was exclusive to its Battle Pass, you can still unlock that hero later. Blizzard has implemented systems allowing players to retroactively unlock missed heroes through challenges or by purchasing them directly from the in-game shop. These heroes are available at a price, which is said to be pretty close to the cost of a full battle pass.
Missing Out on Seasonal Cosmetics
While you can still get the heroes, you will generally be unable to retroactively earn the cosmetic rewards from previous battle passes. These rewards are usually exclusive to the season in which they were offered. Make sure to try and earn all the cosmetic rewards you want during their initial season, as they are generally not available again later on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions regarding the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass and what happens after completion:
1. Does the Battle Pass unlock all characters in Overwatch 2?
No, the Battle Pass does not automatically unlock all characters. Most heroes are unlockable through gameplay challenges, earning experience, or by progressing through the Battle Pass. The most direct way to get new heroes upon release is through the premium battle pass. If you missed the hero in the battle pass, you can unlock them later via in-game shop purchases or through progression on the free battle pass.
2. How do I rank up the Battle Pass?
You rank up the Battle Pass by earning experience (XP) through challenges and matches. Completing daily, weekly, and seasonal challenges is an efficient way to gain XP. Playing matches, especially in a group, also provides a steady stream of XP towards battle pass level progression.
3. What if I don’t finish the Battle Pass before the season ends?
If you have any unclaimed rewards before the season ends, they will be automatically granted to your account. You won’t miss out on any rewards you’ve earned progress towards. However, you cannot continue progress on the Battle Pass for that season.
4. Can I get Overwatch Coins from the Battle Pass?
No, the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass does not offer Overwatch Coins directly as rewards. However, it does offer Legacy Credits, which can be used to purchase legacy items in the Hero menu. Note that these legacy credits can not purchase premium battle passes or premium cosmetic items.
5. What happens to unspent Battle Stars at the end of the season?
Any unspent Battle Stars at the end of the season will automatically be used to claim any remaining rewards on your Battle Pass. This ensures that you don’t lose any potential rewards.
6. Can I purchase levels in the Battle Pass?
Yes, you can purchase levels in the Battle Pass, up to a maximum of 100 levels per season. This can help you progress through the pass quicker, but note that this limit exists, so even purchased levels have a limit.
7. Do I keep the Battle Pass after the season ends?
No, the Battle Pass is tied to the current season and expires when the season ends. However, all rewards you have earned through the Battle Pass are permanently yours.
8. Does the Battle Pass reset every season?
Yes, the Battle Pass resets at the start of each new season. You must purchase a new battle pass each season to continue to unlock rewards and challenges.
9. Do I lose my Battle Pass after the season ends?
Yes, you lose access to the current Battle Pass after the season ends. However, all rewards you have earned remain permanently on your account.
10. Does the Premium Battle Pass make you level up faster?
Yes, the Premium Battle Pass provides a 20% XP boost, which helps you level up faster throughout the battle pass. This can significantly decrease the time required to reach level 80 and higher prestige levels.
11. How can I unlock Ramattra for free?
You could have unlocked Ramattra for free by reaching Tier 45 of the Season 2 Battle Pass. If you missed the season, you will be able to unlock this hero retroactively through the shop or via challenges.
12. Do Overwatch 1 owners get all characters?
Yes, Overwatch 1 owners received access to all heroes in Overwatch 2, except for Kiriko, which was initially a battle pass reward. If you didn’t own Overwatch 1, you only start with 15 of the 35 heroes unlocked.
13. Are Overwatch 2 characters paid?
With Overwatch 2’s transition to a free-to-play model, heroes are now earned by either purchasing the premium battle pass for $10 per season or through progression on the free battle pass. If you miss the hero, you can unlock them retroactively in the shop or through a progression system.
14. How much does it cost to unlock all Overwatch 2 characters?
The base heroes were unlockable through gameplay (you get access to 15 when starting free to play). The other hero unlocks are from battle passes, or in shop purchases, which cost approximately a full battle pass worth of money.
15. Does the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass pay for itself?
No, the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass does not pay for itself. You can earn Legacy Credits, which can be used on cosmetics, but you will not earn enough to purchase the next battle pass with these credits.