Overwatch Fans Revolt Over New Skins That Cost Too Damn Much
Overwatch players are protesting the introduction of high-priced 'Ultra Skins,' with some bundles costing nearly $100.
📍 Where it landed
Overwatch players pushed back against the pricing of new Ultra Skins, including the Nyan Café bundle. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 79d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Blizzard Entertainment has introduced a new cosmetic rarity called Ultra Skins to Overwatch. The launch includes the Nyan Café bundle, which is priced at 9,900 Coins, sparking a significant backlash from the player community regarding the cost of these items.
Coverage from GamesRadar+, Kotaku, and GosuGamers emphasizes the high price point of the new cosmetics, noting that even the inclusion of cat maid outfits has not stopped the revolt. esports.gg has focused on explaining the mechanics of the new Ultra skin rarity. Future developments may center on how the community continues to respond to the pricing of the Nyan Café bundle and other Ultra Skin offerings.
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Overwatch ultra skins explained esports.gg · 91d ago
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Overwatch Fans Revolt Over New Skins That Cost Too Damn Much Kotaku · 91d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
How much does the Nyan Café bundle cost?
The bundle is priced at 9,900 Coins, which GamesRadar+ reports is nearly $100.
What is the new skin rarity called?
The new rarity is called Ultra Skins.
How have players responded to the new skins?
Players are pushing back and revolting against the prices of the new cosmetics.
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