Can you still transfer Overwatch 1 skins?

For players who have collected hard-earned cosmetics in the original Overwatch, it's good to know that beloved skins can be transferred to the newly released sequel, Overwatch 2 by merging your account.

Can I still transfer my skins after Overwatch 1 has ended?

Yes, you will be able to take your Overwatch 1 skins with you into Overwatch 2, and all of your progress will be remembered as well.

Will all my Overwatch 1 skins transfer to Overwatch 2?

The short and sweet answer is yes, Overwatch Skins do indeed transfer to Overwatch 2. All your Overwatch cosmetics, Skins, Sprays, Voice Lines, Victory Poses, Highlight Intros, and Icons will carry over into Overwatch 2.

Why did none of my Overwatch 1 skins transfer?

The only way to get those items to appear in your new game is by linking all the accounts. You need to go to the “Link Accounts” page on your Blizzard account and connect all the accounts where you made any in-game purchases. Once all the accounts are linked, the items should start appearing in your Overwatch 2 game.

What happens to my copy of Overwatch 1?

If you try to run a physical copy of Overwatch now, it'll install the game but on launch it will transfer to Overwatch 2 which, crucially, is free to play.

How to Merge OVERWATCH 1 Account To OVERWATCH 2! (Transfer Overwatch skins to Overwatch 2)

Why are my Overwatch 1 skins locked?

You're bugged. Same happened to me, you need to logout and try again. Friends list, Battle Pass and all skins are also locked and bugged. I'm sure it'll be fixed tomorrow, or with some persistence, you could probably get in again.

What do Overwatch 1 owners get in Overwatch 2?

More details here. Overwatch 1 players will have access to all the skins, voice lines and other cosmetics they unlocked in the original game. They will also get access to new Support hero Kiriko immediately. New players who buy the premium Season 1 Battle Pass will get immediate access to Kiriko too.

How do you merge Overwatch 1 and 2 accounts?

Click on your name in the top right corner and select Account Settings from the drop-down list. Select Connections from the list on the left. This is where you can connect and merge your console accounts. Choose the platform you want to connect to your Battle.net account and select +Connect.

Will I lose skins if I merge Overwatch 2?

All currently owned skins from the original Overwatch should transfer across using the merging method listed above, meaning that regardless of which platform you purchased a particular skin on, should you link that platform account to Battle.net for Overwatch 2, those cosmetics will be available once the merger is ...

Why didn t my OverWatch 1 carry over?

If you appear to be missing all your Overwatch progress, 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.

Why can't I use my old OverWatch skins?

Unless you are logging in to the correct account and have the correct console accounts merged to it, you will not see your cosmetic items. If you're unable to log into your Battle.net account, please contact us.

Why can't I merge my Overwatch 1 and 2 accounts?

Many players are not able to merge their Overwatch 1 and 2 accounts. The issue is caused by database overloads and a UI bug. Players can try restarting the game or logging in and out of their accounts. Linking the console to your account may also solve the problem.

How many times can you merge Overwatch accounts?

Similarly, players can only merge accounts once. Double-checking that each piece of information is correct before merging is definitely encouraged. Overwatch 2 is available now on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

How to merge 3 Overwatch accounts?

It is not possible to merge the progress of two or more games into one. Customer Support cannot bypass this limitation. For example, it is not possible to move the skins earned on an Overwatch account to another.

Will Overwatch 1 owners get 2 for free?

It doesn't! The Watchpoint Pack is the new, paid battle pass and a bunch of cosmetics. Overwatch 2's multiplayer, on its own, is free. No, not free if you owned Overwatch 1.

Do people who bought Overwatch 1 get anything?

If you owned Overwatch prior to June 23, 2022 you will have received the Founder's Pack, not a free Battle Pass. You can check out what's included in the Founder's Pack here.

Can you still buy Overwatch 1?

Overwatch is no longer on sale as of June 16, 2022, nor available for play as of October 4, 2022, when Overwatch 2 was released.

How to transfer skins from Overwatch 1 to 2?

All you need to do is to create a Battle.net account and confirm your account in Overwatch 2 game to easily merge the item of the previous account to the new Overwatch 2.

Why did McCree become Cassidy?

Blizzard changed McCree's name as part of a broader plan to remove references to real-life developers and former employees of the studio in the wake of a lawsuit.

Why did they change McCree's name?

Amid fallout from Activision Blizzard lawsuit. Overwatch's fan-favourite cowboy character Jesse McCree finally has a new name after Activision Blizzard committed to changing it in the wake of California's ongoing lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a "frat boy" culture at the company.

Will Overwatch 2 have account merging?

Overwatch 2 features Cross-Progression between your Console and Battle.net accounts. This requires the data from both Console and Battle.net to be merged. You will soon be prompted to either confirm that your correct Console and Battle.net accounts are linked, or to link your accounts if they are not already.

What is the rarest Overwatch skin?

Is Oni Genji still obtainable?

The Oni Genji skin was a reward for the first week of the Nexus Challenge 2.0. This event is no longer active, and it is no longer possible to obtain this skin. Additionally, in Overwatch 2, this skin is not available for Console play.

Why is pink mercy so rare?

The skin was only accessible through donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, hence the pink coloring for the skin. As this was a charitable skin in its original patch, fans were encouraged to donate and the skin hasn't made a comeback since despite those who missed out wanting another shot.