Overwatch 2 Ultimate Battle Pass

Some players of Overwatch 2 are experiencing issues with the availability of Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle skins in the in-game Hero Gallery. Reports from both Reddit and the Blizzard Forums indicate that the skins from the Season 11 Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle cannot be purchased individually with Overwatch Coins.

The exact cause remains uncertain, raising questions about whether this is a temporary glitch or a new policy change. Notably, players are expressing particular concern over the Kaiju Zenyatta skin, which is part of the Season 11 bundle.

Overwatch 2 Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle Skins Not Available Individually

As of June 25, 2024, players have reported that skins from the Overwatch Season 11 Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle cannot be bought separately. This issue first came to light on June 20, 2024, coinciding with the launch of Overwatch 2 Season 11.

FlareToga shared their experience on the Blizzard Forums, expressing frustration that the Kaiju Roadhog and Kaiju Zenyatta skins were not available for individual purchase with coins in the Hero Gallery. 0zzy82 echoed this sentiment on the Overwatch 2 subreddit, indicating that the Ultimate Battle Pass bundles were exclusively available as a set this season. They speculated it might be a mistake by Blizzard but lamented the change as a backward step, especially with a significant portion of this season's skins being mere recolors.

KangoKyobi also noted this issue on X, sharing screenshots of the Kaiju Zenyatta and Kaiju Roadhog skins, which further illustrated the problem. The inability to buy these skins individually has disappointed many players, who believe that flexibility in purchasing options is crucial for user satisfaction in free-to-play games like Overwatch 2.

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This situation has fueled ongoing discussions within the community about the fairness and desirability of bundling exclusive content, especially when past seasons allowed for individual purchases. The absence of individual purchase options for highly sought-after skins has raised concerns about Blizzard's approach to distributing in-game content.

Kaiju Zenyatta and Kaiju Roadhog Skins Unavailable in the Hero Gallery

Despite previous announcements indicating that skins from the Ultimate Battle Pass bundles would be made available for individual purchase, players have reported that the Kaiju Zenyatta and Kaiju Roadhog skins are not listed in the Hero Gallery. This has led to frustration among fans who were hoping to acquire these popular skins using Overwatch Coins.

Before Overwatch 2 Season 8, obtaining certain exclusive skins required purchasing the entire Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle, often priced at $39.99 USD. This practice had been a point of contention within the community, as evidenced by the controversy surrounding the Lilith Moira skin in Season 7.

Aaron Keller, the game director of Overwatch 2, addressed these concerns in a post on October 19, 2023. He confirmed that Blizzard would continue offering legendary skins within the Ultimate Battle Pass bundles. However, on December 4, 2023, Blizzard announced a policy shift, stating that players could purchase these skins individually within the Hero Gallery, using Overwatch Coins.