Overwatch 2 players with Xbox Game Pass subscriptions can access a wide selection of free in-game skins . This perk comes with the recent addition of Overwatch 2 to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service. However, there’s a catch. The Overwatch 2 skins will be available only to those Xbox Game Pass players who maintain an active subscription . Apart from offering free skins, Blizzard has also released a variety of to her benefits for players as well. For this, players need to link their Battle.net account to an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass for Console, or PC Game Pass account by November 11 and log back in to unlock multiple exclusive cosmetic benefits for Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2 skins and other rewards available for Xbox Game Pass players
In a blog post, Blizzard writes: “Starting on September 17, when you link your accounts, you’ll score six of the slickest hero skins on the battlefield: Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver. If you link your accounts by November 11, these noteworthy skins will be yours to keep and alongside them, you’ll also receive a one-time bonus of 30 Mythic Prisms . Use these Mythic Prisms to snag Mythic Shop cosmetics and upgrades to suit your style.”
With an active Xbox Game Pass account linked, players can also gain access to select Overwatch 2 Shop cosmetics from the past three seasons. The collection will be updated with each new season, allowing players to revisit and equip their heroes with some of the latest styles.
In addition, Xbox Game Pass players will be able to benefit from a 10% XP boost, stacking with other boosts to accelerate Battle Pass progression or competitive rank climbing. It's important to note that these perks remain available as long as the accounts are linked and the player maintains a subscription to an eligible Xbox Game Pass tier.
Overwatch 2 rewards for Xbox Game Pass players: How to access
Before trying to access the rewards, Xbox Game Pass players should keep in mind that the permanent rewards are only redeemable on Xbox and Battle.net. Once redeemed, the permanent rewards are available on all platforms. Links made after November 11 won’t be eligible for the one-time permanent grant.
Players with a PC tier will only be able to redeem on Battle.net while console players will only be able to redeem these rewards on Xbox consoles. Game Pass seasonal benefits will only be available on Xbox and Battle.net. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to redeem Overwatch 2 rewards with Xbox Game Pass:
Navigate to your Battle.net Account Connections page. Next to Xbox Network, make sure the Xbox Account with your eligible Game Pass subscription is listed. If the correct account is linked, you are good to go! If no account is listed, click the +Connect button to initiate the linking process Ensure you are linking the correct account; account links have cooldowns limiting how often they can be changed. Customer Support cannot assist with bypassing cooldowns on linking accounts. If the wrong Xbox Account is listed and it has been more than 1-year since the accounts were linked:
Overwatch 2 skins and other rewards available for Xbox Game Pass players
In a blog post, Blizzard writes: “Starting on September 17, when you link your accounts, you’ll score six of the slickest hero skins on the battlefield: Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver. If you link your accounts by November 11, these noteworthy skins will be yours to keep and alongside them, you’ll also receive a one-time bonus of 30 Mythic Prisms . Use these Mythic Prisms to snag Mythic Shop cosmetics and upgrades to suit your style.”
With an active Xbox Game Pass account linked, players can also gain access to select Overwatch 2 Shop cosmetics from the past three seasons. The collection will be updated with each new season, allowing players to revisit and equip their heroes with some of the latest styles.
In addition, Xbox Game Pass players will be able to benefit from a 10% XP boost, stacking with other boosts to accelerate Battle Pass progression or competitive rank climbing. It's important to note that these perks remain available as long as the accounts are linked and the player maintains a subscription to an eligible Xbox Game Pass tier.
Overwatch 2 rewards for Xbox Game Pass players: How to access
Before trying to access the rewards, Xbox Game Pass players should keep in mind that the permanent rewards are only redeemable on Xbox and Battle.net. Once redeemed, the permanent rewards are available on all platforms. Links made after November 11 won’t be eligible for the one-time permanent grant.
Players with a PC tier will only be able to redeem on Battle.net while console players will only be able to redeem these rewards on Xbox consoles. Game Pass seasonal benefits will only be available on Xbox and Battle.net. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to redeem Overwatch 2 rewards with Xbox Game Pass:
- Click Disconnect
- Click +Connect to initiate the linking process for the correct Xbox Account
