Overwatch 2's Generous Gesture: Refunds for Recent Skin Buyers, Freebies for All!

Players of Overwatch 2 who had purchased the Owl Guardian Mercy skin during the recent sale are in for a pleasant surprise – they can now receive a complete refund for their purchase while retaining ownership of the skin. This unexpected refund is an added benefit stemming from a recent Overwatch 2 promotion in partnership with Prime Gaming.

Starting from September 22, Overwatch 2 initiated another enticing collaboration with Prime Gaming, which will run until October 19. During this period, individuals with Amazon Prime subscriptions have the opportunity to acquire the Epic Owl Guardian skin for Mercy at no cost.

However, some observant players pointed out that Overwatch 2 had previously offered a bundle that included the Owl Guardian Mercy skin from August 29 to September 7. This bundle was priced at 1,000 Overwatch Coins and granted players access to the skin, along with an exclusive spray and voice line. Understandably, fans who had purchased this skin during the promotion were somewhat dismayed to see it being given away for free less than a month later. In response to this, Overwatch 2 has taken the commendable step of issuing a full Overwatch Coin refund to all players who had bought the Owl Guardian Mercy skin during the sale, even if they don't possess an Amazon Prime subscription.

Regrettably, this refund offer does not extend to those who had obtained the Owl Guardian Mercy skin at other times. The Epic skin had initially made its appearance in the shop back in January, albeit briefly, at the same price point. Because of the considerable time gap between the skin's initial release and this Blizzard promotion in collaboration with Amazon Prime, players who had purchased the Owl Guardian Mercy skin when it was first introduced are not eligible for a refund.

The Overwatch 2 community has widely applauded this move by the game developers. It could have been easy for Overwatch 2 to limit this offer solely to Prime Gaming members or to refrain from providing any form of compensation. While some players who purchased the skin in January may be disappointed at their exclusion from the refund, the vast majority of players have hailed this as a much-needed win for Overwatch 2.

For ardent Overwatch 2 fans who have yet to acquire the Owl Guardian Mercy skin, this is an opportunity that should not be missed. By visiting the Prime Gaming landing page, players can effortlessly claim the skin with just a click, provided they have an Amazon Prime membership – even a free trial suffices. Those with long-standing subscriptions should keep an eye on Prime Gaming for more exciting giveaways, as Blizzard has consistently been offering free items for titles like World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 through Prime Gaming on a nearly monthly basis. For gamers who are already Amazon Prime members, there is simply no reason not to take advantage of these fantastic rewards.