Alright, so, I’ve been diving into this whole mess with the Kiriko skins in Overwatch 2, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I mean, I’m a huge Overwatch fan, you know? Played the first one for like, a gazillion hours. So, naturally, I was super hyped for the sequel.
Then, Overwatch 2 came out, and yeah, I was pretty stoked to try out Kiriko. Cool character, right? But the skins, oh man, the skins. That’s where things got messy. It all started when I noticed some of her outfits were, well, they were locked behind a paywall, and not just any paywall. Some of them were like 20 bucks! I mean who pays 20 bucks for a skin?
So, I did what any normal person would do, I went digging. I wanted to see if I was the only one feeling this way. Turns out, I wasn’t. I found this big thing going on. People were like, “Why are these skins so expensive?” and, “Is Blizzard just being greedy?”
Here’s what I found out:
- First thing: A lot of folks are mad that these skins, which used to be unlockable through gameplay in the first Overwatch, are now only available by buying them.
- Second: It’s not just about the money. It’s also about the principle, you know? Some people feel like Blizzard is taking advantage of loyal fans.
- Third: I saw some people saying they didn’t mind paying, but they wished there were more ways to earn these skins in-game, too. Like, maybe through challenges or something?
After seeing all this, I started to think about what I could do. I mean, I’m just one person, right? But then I thought, maybe if enough of us speak up, Blizzard will listen. So, I decided to try to get more information about this.
I went through all kinds of stuff, trying to figure out if there was a way to get these skins without spending a ton of cash. I looked into the in-game currency system, tried to see if there were any loopholes, you name it. I even tried to see if there were any third-party ways to get them, but no luck there. It was all pretty locked down.
Then, I thought, maybe if I contact Blizzard directly? So, I sent them an email, explaining my concerns and asking if they had any plans to change things. I also posted on some forums, just to see if I could get more people involved in the conversation. I mean it is not easy to just send an email to such a big company, right?
Honestly, it felt like I was just shouting into the void. I didn’t get a response from Blizzard, and the forum posts didn’t really go anywhere. It was pretty frustrating.
My Conclusion
But, you know what? I’m not giving up. I still think it’s important to talk about this stuff. Even if it doesn’t change anything right away, at least we’re making our voices heard. And who knows, maybe someday Blizzard will take notice and make some changes. Until then, I guess I’ll just keep playing Overwatch 2, enjoying the game for what it is, and hoping for the best. Maybe I’ll just save up and buy a skin one day, or maybe I’ll just stick with the basic ones. We’ll see.
Anyway, that’s my story about the Kiriko skin situation in Overwatch 2. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but it’s definitely got me thinking more about the whole microtransaction thing in games. It’s a tough issue, and I don’t have all the answers, but I think it’s something worth discussing.
