Overwatch Fans Slam Blizzard's $35 Ultra Skins as Prices Nearly Double Legendary Tier
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Updated · Kotaku · Jun 24
Overwatch Fans Slam Blizzard's $35 Ultra Skins as Prices Nearly Double Legendary Tier
3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jun 24
Summary
$35 Ultra skins for Kiriko and Sierra triggered a backlash from Overwatch players, who argue the new tier adds too little to justify the price.
Blizzard priced the skins at 3,500 coins versus 1,900 coins for a typical $19 Legendary skin, with Ultra extras largely limited to kill-effect visuals and sound.
$45 single-character bundles, a $69 two-bundle option and a $99 themed package widened criticism, especially as fans compared them with cheaper collabs and battle-pass cosmetics offering more items.
Some players still bought the Kiriko bundle, and Doja Cat praised the Nyan Cafe release, leaving Blizzard's next test whether enough demand supports the higher pricing.