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Overwatch Fans Revolt Over New Skins That Cost Too Damn Much
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Overwatch has introduced a new tier of skins called Ultra, featuring sound effects and visual flairs similar to Mythic skins but without customizable colors or parts, priced at $35 each, nearly double the cost of previous Legendary skins.
- The first Ultra skins, "Nyan Cafe" for Kiriko and Sierra, cost 3500 Overwatch Coins ($35), with bundles including additional emotes and highlight intros priced between $45 and $99, offering a discount compared to buying items separately.
- Fans have criticized the $35 price point as excessive, arguing that the added kill animation effects do not justify the steep increase compared to existing Legendary skins and other in-game cosmetic options.
- Comparisons to past event skins and other games' cosmetic pricing highlight player dissatisfaction, with some noting that certain Legendary skins already feature visual effects that Ultra skins lack.
