Will Achievements Carry Over to Overwatch 2?
Yes, achievements will carry over to Overwatch 2, with the game supporting cross-progression, allowing players to merge their previous Overwatch accounts on console and PC into one Battle.net profile, thereby retaining all their earned cosmetics, experience, and stats. This means that players who have spent countless hours earning achievements, skins, and other rewards in the original Overwatch can rest assured that their hard work will not go to waste, as all of these will be transferred to Overwatch 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What gets transferred to Overwatch 2?: All of a player’s cosmetics, including their skins, player icons, sprays, highlight intros, and emotes, will carry over into Overwatch 2.
- Does anything transfer from Overwatch 1 to 2?: Yes, console players had to merge their linked accounts into one account under their Battle.net ID, allowing all cosmetics to be available in Overwatch 2.
- Can you transfer your progress to Overwatch 2?: Yes, all of your matches, ranks, achievements, skins, are cross-platform and can be accessed at any time via any of the linked accounts.
Account Merge and Progression
- Why won’t Overwatch 2 let me merge accounts?: 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.
- Can you merge after Overwatch 2 release?: Yes, there will be one opportunity to merge console accounts, so make sure to double-check which accounts you are merging before confirming.
- Will my Overwatch account merge?: Overwatch progression earned on one console or PC account cannot be merged to the same type of account, only progress between consoles and PC can be merged.
Game Access and Ownership
- Do you get Overwatch 2 if you own 1?: Overwatch 2’s multiplayer is free, but owning Overwatch 1 does not automatically grant access to Overwatch 2 or its Battle Pass.
- Is Overwatch 2 permanent free?: Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play, always-on, and ever-evolving live game.
- Do Overwatch 1 owners get Overwatch 2 battle pass free?: No, if you owned Overwatch prior to June 23, 2022, you will have received the Founder’s Pack, not a free Battle Pass.
Gameplay and Rewards
- How do you unlock Genji in Overwatch 2?: Genji can be unlocked by playing through unranked matches, with certain heroes being rewarded at specific milestones.
- What do OG Overwatch players get?: Players of Overwatch can gain access to the exclusive Overwatch 2 Founder’s Pack, unlocking epic skins and new heroes.
- Will Overwatch 2 go back to 6 players?: The Overwatch 2 dev has dismissed demands for 6v6 to come back, with the game currently featuring 5v5 matches.
Technical and Miscellaneous
- Can I merge Overwatch 1 and 2?: Yes, Overwatch 2 supports cross-progression, allowing players to merge their previous Overwatch accounts on console and PC into one Battle.net profile.
- Will Golden Guns transfer to Overwatch 2?: Yes, cross-progression is a confirmed aspect of Overwatch 2, so unlocked golden guns will remain on your account.
- Is Overwatch 2 declining?: Overwatch 2’s engagement and player investment is declining, according to the Activision Blizzard financial report for Q2 2023, although the game’s publisher is working to address these concerns and improve the overall player experience.