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Due to the high cosmetic cost in Overwatch 2, some players have gotten creative when acquiring skins. When Overwatch was first introduced, loot boxes existed to earn in-game currency and various cosmetics such as voice lines, skins, or sprays. However, once Overwatch 2 launched, the only option for acquiring a skin was to purchase it outright. Cosmetics are not necessary for the game, but they do allow some fun interactions with emotes and can be used to highlight a main by having a multitude of skins for that character. Cosmetics can vary from common recolors to rare entire costume changes, and their prices reflect the variances. There are even cosmetics that can only be won during specific events.
To acquire cosmetics in Overwatch 2, players can either attempt to build up enough in-game currency through weekly challenges -- though this will only net them about 60 Overwatch coins or $0.60 USD -- or they can purchase them with real-world money. Neither of these options is overly appealing, with cosmetics averaging closer to $20 USD. Further, these methods are either highly time-consuming or cost a significant amount of real-world money. However, there might be a third way for fans to get their hands on cosmetics.
How World of Warcraft Allows Players to Purchase Overwatch 2 Skins
Some creative players have found a third option for acquiring skins in Overwatch 2: playing World of Warcraft. Players can utilize a feature from Blizzard that allows them to use the Token market to exchange gold for a Battle.net balance, which can then be used on anything in the Blizzard shop, including Overwatch coins to purchase skins with.
Unlike Overwatch 2, World of Warcraft is not a free game, as it has a monthly subscription, but it may still be a better method for acquiring skins than just paying outright with a card. The Token market can vary greatly, with a single Token averaging 230,000 gold, but they are certainly valuable. One World of Warcraft Token can be converted to a Battle.net balance of roughly $15 USD, which can pay for the subscription and then for skins.
World of Warcraft Can Help Players Earn Gold Quickly
World of Warcraft offers various methods to acquire gold, such as using the auction house, playing as a tank, and hunting mobs. The auction house method can quickly net players a ton of gold but does require commitment. The idea is to buy low and sell high, though it can sometimes lose the player money if they can't sell. Being a tank-class character can also help net a ton of gold quickly. This is because tanks are in demand, with some players willing to pay tank characters to queue with them. They can also amass multiple rewards through playing in constant raids and instances. Finally, hunting mobs, especially rare ones, is the most basic method of acquiring gold. Rare mobs can drop valuable items that can then be sold for a profit at the auction house.
While newer players may net less at first, some experienced players can net well over 100k gold daily. In this way, playing World of Warcraft offers an alternative to purchasing skins in Overwatch 2 with real money. Even if an average player were to earn closer to 10k gold a day, they would be able to buy a Token in around 23 days. This option will only be for some, but for any player who regularly plays World of Warcraft or who needs an excuse to get into the game, this offers a unique alternative to using real-world money on every skin.