Overwatch 2 fans have been comparing the skins from Paladins with those found in Overwatch 2 lately as a way of pointing out the difference in price versus the difference in quality. Blizzard's sequel to the popular online shooter has enjoyed a wealth of new players since it's release two weeks ago, introducing a range of new heroes, cosmetics, and features such as the controversial new shop section.
Since Overwatch 2 launched as a free-to-play title for all players, the game has shifted towards the use of microtransactions more than the community would prefer. With the new shop feature, players are able to purchase all sorts of cosmetics, bundles, and even a battle pass by using a new virtual currency called Overwatch Coins. Though this currency can be earned for free in small amounts by completing challenges, fans have been largely unimpressed with the costs of skins so far.
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A post on Reddit from the user WinterInHyrule compares Kiriko's new legendary Athleisure skin with one of Vatu's legendary skins from Paladins to demonstrate the differences in quality. They point out that the new voice, dialogue lines, visual effects, and aesthetic overhaul offer with Vatu's skin offers much more than Kiriko's change of clothing, and at a lower price. They claim that regardless of prices, Paladins surely offers more from its skins in terms of quality than Overwatch 2 does.
Though not dissimilar to other battle pass systems commonly seen in modern live service games, Overwatch 2's new battle pass mechanic offers players a method of earning cosmetics for free, along with additional goodies for fans that purchase the premium battle pass. This includes the game's first Mythic skin, a new
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