Blizzard has surprise dropped Overwatch 2 on Xbox Game Pass. Not only that it comes with exclusive skins and XP rewards upon linking your Battle.net account. Overwatch 2 was already available on Xbox but this is a different edition that gives you six exclusive skins.
You will also receive a 10% bonus XP for all time if you play via Xbox Game Pass. The goal for Blizzard is to link your Battle.net account and Xbox accounts. They are giving six exclusive skins as a reward including Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver. You will also receive 30 Mythic Prisms as a reward.
Mythic Prims are like a currency that you can use to unlock other skin in the Mythic shop in Overwatch 2. Here is everything you need to know about Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass rewards.
The Overwatch 2 mid-season update just released this week. We are getting a ton of new content and free rewards with it. Overwatch 2 and the World of Warcraft Crossover event have also been officially announced. WOW is coming to Overwatch to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Players for Overwatch 2 can get hands-on exclusive skins of Sylvanas Windrunner Widowmaker, Lich King Reinhardt, Thrall Zenyatta, and Diamond Magni Torbjorn skins.
When can you get Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass Exclusive Rewards?
Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass rewards can be added to your account upon linking your battle.net in your Xbox Game App. You will be able to get all the Overwatch 2 exclusive perks from September 17 to November 11. You need to link your account and play Overwatch 2 via Xbox Game Pass to get all six exclusive skins.
Xbox Game Pass is going strong with Blizzard and they have added their major games to the Xbox lineup. Titles including Diablo 4 and COD MW3 are available to play on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass for Console subscribers. New COD Black Ops 6 is the upcoming addition to the mentioned Game Pass plans.
What Skins are included with the Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass bundle?
Xbox Game Pass will give six hero skins that are exclusive along with some other rewards. All this is for just linking your Battle.net account with Xbox Game Pass. Here are all the hero skins included with the Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass bundle.
- Cardboard Reinhardt
- Turtleship D.Va
- Cyberdragon Hanzo
- Street Runner Genji
- Bee Mercy
- Cleric Lifeweaver
Access to previous cosmetic items in Overwatch 2 with Xbox Game Pass
Overwatch 2 on Xbox Game Pass will also give you access to previous cosmetic items from the last three seasons. The team said in an official statement “The perks don’t stop there.” Blizzard also added, “You’ll also be able to supercharge your progression with an additional 10% XP boost!”
Giving more info on Overwatch 2 and Microsoft account linking said “These rewards will remain active as long as you keep your accounts linked and maintain a subscription to one of the eligible Xbox Game Pass account tiers.”
How to link your Battle.net and Xbox Game Pass for Overwatch 2
- Go to the “Connections” page on Battle.net
- Log in to your account
- Look for the “Xbox Network” option
- Press the “Connect” button
- Click on the “Continue” button
- Follow the simple prompts and head to the Xbox Network website
- Log in to Xbox Network to link your account
- Confirm the correct Xbox account with the Xbox Game Pass membership
Be sure to link your Battle.net account with your Xbox Game Pass before November 11 to get all the exclusive skins and rewards. These rewards will remain active as long as your Xbox Game Pass has an active Subscription. Also, your Battle.net is linked with your Xbox Game Pass.