You won’t have to wait 327 years for these Overwatch 2 skins

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After much-justified grumbling from longtime Overwatch players, Blizzard has cut the prices of old cosmetics.

The release of Overwatch 2 saw Blizzard re-releasing skins and other cosmetics from the original game. The price for one of these older skins was pretty steep, setting you back 1900 coins – that's USD19 / GBP16.34 / AUD29.26 per cosmetic. Blizzard has lowered the price after complaints from fans, but there’s a catch.

Legacy legendary skins now cost 1000 coins (USD10 / GBP8.60 / AUD15.40), but only if you buy them with coins earned from playing the original Overwatch. This means that new players can’t enjoy these cheaper sales. 

There are further caveats to this deal since the reduced price only pertains to non-event legacy legendary skins (try and say that quickly without stumbling). So you'll have to pay the original price if you’re looking to snag some old Christmas skins in time for the holiday season. 

Since Overwatch 2’s release, the new shop has proved controversial. While the skins and items from the previous game are available, buying them all will cost over USD10,000. Many of these items were available for free in the original game. This change to legacy skins and credits is a much-needed step in the right direction. 

While it’s not the same as getting the skins for free, like in the first game, it’s at least a little more affordable. Not only does this demonstrate that Blizzard is listening to players' recommendations and complaints, but it also rewards longtime players who saved up their legacy credits – when Overwatch 2 launched, the money you earned in the original game transferred to the sequel, but it wasn’t worth as much as fresh coins. By offering legacy prices, it takes some of the sting out of