Overwatch 2’s Battle Passes Should Have Specific Themes

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Plenty of information on Overwatch 2 has finally started to release, with Blizzard detailing several aspects of the game in recent weeks. Fans now know that it will be making the switch to free-to-play, replacing the original Overwatch client, and introducing a seasonal approach to content. It will also be swapping out Loot Boxes for a Battle Pass system, and it will be interesting to see how Blizzard approaches this style.

Fans already have some idea of what Blizzard will be including within these battle passes, as never-before-seen cosmetics like weapon charms have appeared in recent Overwatch 2 trailers. However, each Battle Pass should be more than a collection of random items for players to use, as Blizzard should instead aim to provide Battle Passes that feature a collection of thematically similar items.

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To make each Overwatch 2 Battle Pass feel different from the last, Blizzard should give them a consistent theme. One way to do this is to keep an eye on real world events and holidays. Valentine’s Day, for example, has never received its own Overwatch event despite heroes like Genji and Mercy being romantically involved. For whichever Season that takes place during February, a bunch of Valentine's cosmetics would be ideal, giving players something they have never seen before.

Each Battle Pass could also be themed around a specific role. While Blizzard has said that it is aiming to fill the Battle Passes with items that can be used on any hero, it would not be exciting if said Battle Passes were lacking skins. To add more exciting cosmetics while ensuring that every role is treated equally, Blizzard could focus on a different role each Season.