Overwatch Fans Revolt Over New Skins That Cost Too Damn Much
Overwatch players are protesting a new 'Ultra' skin rarity after the Nyan Café bundle reached a price point of 9,900 Coins.
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Overwatch has introduced a new skin rarity termed 'Ultra.' This rollout includes the Nyan Café bundle, which features cat maid outfits and is priced at 9,900 Coins. Coverage from Kotaku, GamesRadar+, and GosuGamers emphasizes a player revolt over the costs, with GamesRadar+ noting the bundle charges nearly $100.
Blizzard Entertainment has addressed the update in its 'Weekly Recall: Going Ultra.' Future developments depend on how the community responds to these prices and whether more information is released regarding the Ultra skin rarity via esports.gg or other outlets.
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Quick answers
What is the cost of the Nyan Café bundle?
The bundle is priced at 9,900 Coins, which GamesRadar+ reports is nearly $100.
What is the new skin rarity called?
The new skin rarity is called 'Ultra'.
What specific cosmetic is included in the bundle?
The Nyan Café bundle includes cat maid outfits.
Coverage (5)
- Overwatch players push back against Ultra Skin prices, as Nyan Café bundle reaches 9,900 Coins GosuGamers · 11h ago
- Overwatch charges nearly $100 for cosmetic bundle introducing a new skin rarity, and even cat maid outfits aren't enough to quiet the backlash GamesRadar+ · 11h ago
- Overwatch ultra skins explained esports.gg · 11h ago
- Weekly Recall: Going Ultra Blizzard Entertainment · 11h ago
- Overwatch Fans Revolt Over New Skins That Cost Too Damn Much Kotaku · 11h ago broke it first
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