What Happens When You Finish the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass?
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Finishing the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass is a significant achievement, marking your dedication and time investment in the game. But what exactly happens when you reach the final level, usually level 80, of a season’s Battle Pass? The short answer is: you unlock all the base rewards, but the progression doesn’t stop there!
Upon completing the base levels of the Battle Pass, you’ve acquired a host of cosmetics, in-game currency, and, potentially, a new hero. But, for those driven to achieve more, Overwatch 2 offers Prestige tiers after level 80, providing even more rewards, although these come at a slower rate.
The End of the Base Battle Pass and the Start of Prestige
When you hit level 80, you’ve officially completed the main part of the Battle Pass. This means you’ve gained access to all the rewards associated with the standard 80 levels of progression. This includes items like:
- Skins: New looks for your favorite heroes.
- Voice Lines: Unique character dialogues for use in matches.
- Sprays: Images you can place on the game maps.
- Weapon Charms: Decorative items that hang from your hero’s weapons.
- Player Icons: Personalizable badges that appear on your profile.
- In-Game Currency: Overwatch Coins to spend in the in-game store.
- New Hero (Sometimes): Frequently, a new hero is introduced in the middle of the Battle Pass track, usually at level 45 of the Battle Pass, requiring players to reach that level to unlock them.
The key thing to remember is that, once you reach level 80, you have unlocked all of the standard rewards. However, the game doesn’t simply end here!
Moving into the Prestige Tiers
After level 80, the Battle Pass transitions into Prestige Tiers. These tiers are available to both free and premium Battle Pass owners, offering a secondary layer of rewards. The Prestige Tier rewards, usually Prestige Titles, tend to be more difficult to acquire and are only available within their corresponding season. This is an important distinction from the standard Battle Pass rewards, which you permanently unlock for your account.
Prestige levels extend the Battle Pass progression all the way to level 200. Each Prestige level requires a significant amount of experience, making it a true grind for dedicated players. After level 200, while players continue to earn XP and level up, there are no further rewards to claim.
What You Need To Remember
- No more standard rewards after level 80: You won’t find any more skins, voice lines, sprays, etc., after this level. The focus shifts exclusively to Prestige Titles.
- Prestige rewards are season-exclusive: You cannot obtain these Prestige rewards in future seasons, so if you want them, you must get them in the current season.
- Leveling continues, but with no more rewards after level 200: After hitting level 200, there’s no more tangible reward for leveling up, but the game will still track your XP and level.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions about the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass system:
1. What happens if I don’t finish the Battle Pass before the season ends?
If you don’t complete the entire Battle Pass before the season ends, any unclaimed rewards will be automatically added to your account. You will not miss out on the items you have unlocked but not yet claimed. However, you will not have access to rewards past your current level, and will no longer be able to earn Prestige Tier rewards after the season ends.
2. Can I extend the Battle Pass?
No, the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass cannot be extended. Each Battle Pass is tied to a specific season, and when a new season begins, the current Battle Pass expires, whether you finished it or not.
3. What happens if I miss a character in the Battle Pass?
If you don’t unlock a new hero during the season it was featured on the Battle Pass, there will be a chance to retroactively unlock them. You can unlock them either through special hero challenges or by purchasing them directly from the in-game shop with Overwatch Coins.
4. Does the Battle Pass unlock all characters in Overwatch 2?
No, the Battle Pass doesn’t unlock all characters. Some heroes are available through completing gameplay challenges, earning experience, or through the premium Battle Pass. But not all characters can be unlocked through the Battle Pass.
5. Can I buy a previous Battle Pass?
No, you cannot buy previous Battle Passes. Each Battle Pass is exclusive to its corresponding season. When a new season starts, the previous Battle Pass is gone forever.
6. Do I need to buy a new Battle Pass every season?
Yes, you need to buy a new Battle Pass each season if you want to access the premium track and its associated rewards. However, there is also a free tier on the Battle Pass, but with less rewards than the paid one.
7. Do I level up faster with the Premium Battle Pass?
Yes, the Premium Battle Pass usually includes a 20% XP boost. This means you’ll progress through the Battle Pass faster compared to those only using the free track.
8. How long does a Battle Pass last?
A Battle Pass generally lasts for 12 weeks, or about 3 months, coinciding with the length of an Overwatch 2 season.
9. Can I pay to unlock all heroes in Overwatch 2?
Yes, you can purchase the Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack which provides instant access to all 35 heroes at the beginning of the game. This is a quick way to avoid grinding, but comes at the cost of real-life money.
10. How do I unlock heroes after their Battle Pass ends?
Heroes who were initially locked behind a battle pass can be unlocked in future seasons through new hero challenges or purchased from the in-game shop using Overwatch Coins.
11. Is it worth it to buy the Premium Battle Pass?
Whether or not the Premium Battle Pass is “worth it” is subjective and depends on your gaming habits and preferences. The Premium Battle Pass does grant you exclusive rewards, more in-game currency, a 20% XP boost, and a new hero immediately, if that is offered on the paid track of the Battle Pass. It will save you time grinding to unlock the new hero.
12. What is a Founder’s Pack?
If you owned Overwatch before June 23, 2022, you received a Founder’s Pack, which included various items but did not include a free Battle Pass.
13. What was the cost of Overwatch 1?
Overwatch 1 cost $19.99 (reg. $39.99) for the standard edition and $29.99 (reg. $59.99) for the legendary edition on PC.
14. Why are some heroes locked behind the Battle Pass?
Heroes are often introduced in the middle of the Battle Pass track to keep players engaged, encouraging them to play more. The premium Battle Pass also funds the future of Overwatch 2, by making revenue for development costs.
15. Do Overwatch 1 players get the new heroes immediately?
Overwatch 1 players initially got immediate access to heroes that were available on the season 1 Battle Pass (Kiriko), and cosmetic items, if they played the original Overwatch. But this did not extend to every hero released afterwards.
Final Thoughts
Completing the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass is a rewarding experience. Not only does it unlock a plethora of cosmetics and in-game items, but it also opens the path to more challenges, by introducing the Prestige tiers, as well as new heroes which can be unlocked by either completing the Battle Pass or through purchasing them or completing hero challenges in future seasons. While the base rewards cease at level 80, the progression continues for those who want to strive for prestige, as there are Prestige Titles to be unlocked, but only during the active season. Remember that the Battle Pass is a seasonal feature, and each season brings new content and opportunities for progression. Keep playing, level up, and enjoy all that Overwatch 2 has to offer!