Blizzard Revives Loot Boxes and Overwatch 1 Features in Overwatch 2’s Season 15 Update
The latest update brings back nostalgic elements and introduces new mechanics, but community concerns remain over match quality and loot box availability.
- Blizzard reintroduced loot boxes in Overwatch 2’s Season 15 update, a feature heavily requested by the community after its removal in the sequel's transition to free-to-play.
- Players are praising the return of Overwatch 1 features, including nostalgic UI elements like the old Overtime UI and other iconic design elements that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The update also introduced Hero Perks, a new mechanic granting characters additional abilities, which has been well-received for revitalizing the game.
- Concerns have been raised about the limited availability of loot boxes, with players calling for more ways to earn them and suggesting potential improvements to the reward system.
- Some community members worry that incentivizing loot box rewards through role-specific gameplay could lead to poor match quality, as players might exploit the system without engaging properly in matches.
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