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\nBlizzard is doing what it can to alleviate any concerns its community may have about microtransactions in Overwatch 2.\n<\/p>\n

This follows on from the news that the company is ditching its predecessor’s lootboxes<\/a> in favour of a seasonal battle pass and in-game store.<\/p>\n

\nAs shared by Twitter user Portergauge<\/a>, earlier this year Blizzard asked those taking part in the Overwatch 2 beta their thoughts on paying $45 for the new, highest rarity, skin in the upcoming sequel. <\/p>\n

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Blizzard is doing what it can to alleviate any concerns its community may have about microtransactions in Overwatch 2. This follows on from the news that the company is ditching its predecessor’s lootboxes in favour of a seasonal battle pass and in-game store. As shared by Twitter user Portergauge, earlier this year Blizzard asked those taking part in the Overwatch 2 beta their thoughts on paying $45 for the new, highest rarity, skin in the upcoming sequel. 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