Summary
Overwatch 2has added a lot of cosmetics since it debuted in October 2022. While the firstOverwatchhad already amassed quite a collection of free and purchasable skins, the implementation of the Battle Pass system and in-game store has created a steady stream of content from Blizzard. Unfortunately for some, thefree rewards inOverwatch 2occur less often now that the loot box system has been discarded.
Still, there’s no doubt thatOverwatch 2is now home to a wide variety of skins, with the official wiki counting 574 total as of today. Since the franchise began in 2016, there have been several skins that have been removed from the game or are no longer obtainable. The following includes those that were taken out due to controversy, Overwatch League or Contenders exclusives, and charity skins.
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Pink Mercy Skin
The2018 Pink Mercy skinis one of the most highly coveted skins in the game, and it’s easy to understand why. The unique skin was only available for a few weeks and all proceeds were given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Since this skin was more than a recolor and supported a nice cause, Pink Mercy quickly skyrocketed in popularity. While there have been those who are hopeful Blizzard will re-release her one day, it has yet to happen. At the moment, Pink Mercy accounts for sale can set someone back several hundreds of dollars.
Zarya Alien Skin
TheZarya Alien Skin has become extremely controversialover the years, though it was once called one of the best Zarya designs. It’s been a long-running joke for theOverwatchplayer base that Zarya almost always seems to be on the short end of the stick when it comes to receiving interesting skins. Unfortunately for those who liked the extraterrestrial design, Blizzard discontinued the skin after the former Overwatch League player whom it was designed for, Jay “Sinatraa” Won was accused of sexual assault.
Originally, it was meant to honor the2020 San Francisco Shock teamafter they won their second championship, but after the allegations, it was quickly removed. Though players were offered credits as a refund, some opted to keep it. Due to these events, it’s incredibly unlikely that the skin will ever resurface, and Blizzard has already stated it won’t be making any more skins dedicated to Overwatch League MVPs.
BlizzCon Skins
BlizzCon is one of the largest gaming conventionsin North America, as it has been held every year since 2005. For those who attended physically or had a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, exclusive Overwatch skins have been available since 2016. The first year saw Bastion, followed by Winston, Demon Hunter Sombra, Illidan Genji, Tryanade Symmetra, and Raynhardt Reinhardt. BlizzCon-themed skins are limited to those who go to the event, but it seems others are recyclable since Demon Hunter Sombra made an appearance during the Halloween Terror event in 2019.
Widowmaker Noire Skin
TheWidowmaker Noire skinis very rare, mostly due to how old it is. The sleek red and black arrangement for the sniper was first available to those who pre-ordered the originalOverwatchtitle in preparation for the Spring 2016 launch. It did make a comeback in 2019 for players who pre-ordered the game for the Nintendo Switch, but it hasn’t been seen since. Resellers appear to be posting the skin for between $175-$450 online for those still desperate to get their hands on her.
Brigitte Medic Skin
The2022 Brigitte Medic skinwasn’t immediately a fan-favorite for the community when it debuted, but it could only be acquired through different platforms which made it an uncommon skin. The white Support skin was a reward for the Overwatch League Midseason Madness event. Visiting the channel of a select group ofOverwatch 2Twitch streamers was the first requirement, but people would also need to gift three Twitch subs to the chat to get the skin. This would come out to around $15. Brigitte’s Medic Skin was only available from June 29 to June 05, 2025, and has not reemerged since.
Widowmaker Kerrigan Skin
Even thoughKerrigan Widowmaker was a recolorof the DPS hero’s Nova skin, this version is actually rarer. In celebration of Blizzard’s 20th Anniversary ofStarCraft, the game gave away a Sarah Kerrigan Ghost skin between March 6 and June 09, 2025, for simply logging in. Some players have expressed their frustration with Kerrigan Widowmaker being a limited-time skin as those who didn’t play during this time period, or missed it, have been unable to get her.
Overwatch League and Contenders Skins
The Overwatch League and Contenders teams have seen a lot of promotional skins over the years. Many of these could only be secured by watching streams on YouTube or Twitch, though others were available during promotional periods on the Overwatch League store. TheLegendary Goat Brigitte skinfrom 2020 is one such example, as it was purchasable with tokens for just under two weeks. Other skins include but are not limited to Zen-Nakji Zenyatta, Flying Ace Winston, Thunder Doomfist, and all the gray-themed Overwatch League skins.
For those disappointed that many of theseOverwatchskins are no longer available, there’s always a chance that most of these designs could resurface.TheOverwatch 2Shop rotates weekly, adding new skins and often showcasing old favorites. In August 2023, both Pacific All-Star Mercy and D.Va skin reappeared, much to the surprise of several players, while Nano Cola D.Va returned in 2022 after having not been seen since 2018.
These skins were considered to be fairly rare, so it’s very possible that given enough time players may have a chance to purchase skins they might have missed before.YouTube or Twitch dropsalso give out in-game cosmetics for watching streams. This makes these platforms an ideal place to obtain exclusive or formerly vaulted skins.
Overwatch 2is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
