After Years, Blizzard Changed a Critical Overwatch 2 Feature as Players “Weren’t Earning Enough”

Blizzard has finally decided how it is time players get rewarded for their play time in Overwatch 2.

After Years, Blizzard Changed a Critical Overwatch 2 Feature as Players "Weren't Earning Enough"

SUMMARY

  • Overwatch 2 Season 10 has brought with itself many new changes.
  • These include a new coin distribution system, allowing players to earn free coins from the no-cost Battle Pass.
  • The game director has revealed how the studio felt it was about time players get rewarded for the time they put in the game.
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While Blizzard might not have much going for themselves right now, the release of Overwatch 2’s season 10 and the changes it brings might just freshen things up for the better. The new season of the game comes with a lot of rework, a new agent, and much more to be explored by the player, finally setting the game on the right track for once.

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Overwatch 2 new season 10 is finally here

However, one of the major changes the studio has introduced is how they plan to be more generous with the distribution of coins to players, allowing them to gain more free coins than ever possible before in the game.

Overwatch 2’s Game Director Reveals Motivation Behind Distributing Coins More Generously

Season 10 has truly been a game changer for the game, as more players are opting to finally come back than ever. As mentioned before, one of the major changes this season brings is how it will be distributing coins more generously than previously observed. Talking about the same, the game director of Overwatch 2, Aaron Keller, revealed via GameSpot

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“We want the game to feel like it’s rewarding people’s play time. So when we looked at the data, we saw that they weren’t earning enough, and putting them in the battle pass now is going to make it a more consistent experience for them. The intent is for it to be a more generous experience for them. And when you look at it, for a free battle pass, being able to earn 600 coins is actually a lot. Every two seasons, without ever paying for a battle pass, players will be able to earn a new one plus some additional coins.”

Keller ultimately disclosed how the studio felt the game was not rewarding people for the time they invested in the game accordingly. This is what led them to decide to distribute more free coins through the free battle pass moving forward.

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Blizzard has introduced a new coin distribution system

However, a fresh coin distribution system is not the only new thing fans will get to experience as the game has added another agent by the name of Venture to the list of characters players can choose to play from.

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Who Is Venture, And What Makes Them Unique

One of the greatest traits of the new Overwatch 2 character, Venture, is how they are the first Trans and Non-Binary character that Bethesda has ever introduced to the game. The addition of Venture helps the studio take a step closer to the rule of inclusion and makes the title a safe space for every single player. Another interesting fact about them is how they are the first dual-nationality agent in the game, being Mexican-Canadian.

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Venture drills their way into Overwatch 2.

Furthermore, apart from embracing their identity for the whole world to see, Venture also brings to the table a whole new set of abilities that can potentially switch up the current meta for the better.

Overwatch 2 is available to download on Steam.

Aaditya Chugh

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Aaditya Chugh is a Gaming Content Writer at FandomWire. With a passion for everything gaming, he's the one you turn to for the latest insights and reviews straight from the industry. Whether he's diving into timeless classics like the first ever Doom or staying up-to-date with the newest releases like Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade, he provides whatever you might need to stay in the loop.