Overwatch 2 Brings Back Loot Boxes in Season 15 With Major Updates

Blizzard reintroduces loot boxes featuring rare skins and new weapon cosmetics to address player feedback on rewards and counter rising competition.

Overwatch 2's Season 15 update reintroduces loot boxes, allowing players to earn over 100 boxes through gameplay, events, and Twitch drops.
The new loot boxes include legendary weapon skins for the first time, alongside hero skins, emotes, sprays, and other cosmetics.
Players cannot directly purchase loot boxes with real money, differentiating the system from the original Overwatch's monetization model.
Game Director Aaron Keller stated the return of loot boxes aims to make the game feel more rewarding, particularly for free-to-play players.
The move follows declining player counts and increased competition from Marvel Rivals, with Blizzard seeking to regain goodwill and engagement.