Overwatch 2is in an interesting position. While it has reached an impressive player count milestone thanks to its free-to-play approach, and the community has been quick to praisethe removal of 2CPand introduction of Push, the game’s monetization model has proven very controversial. The decision to lock Kiriko behind the back half of the battle pass is just the tip of the iceberg, as the absurd prices for store bundles and old skins has angered longtime fans. However, Blizzard could address some issues through a Fortnite Crew-like service.
Aside from cosmetics being overpriced inOverwatch 2, Blizzard has been criticized by the community for making credits so hard to come by. Aside from completing weekly challenges, there is no way to acquire the sequel’s in-game currency, and said challenges only give out a measly 60 credits per week. For those interesting in buyingOverwatch 2cosmetics but not willing to spend so much on them, an Overwatch Crew could be a perfect alternative.
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Overwatch 2 Could Replicate Fortnite Crew’s Exact Formula
Fortnite Crewis a subscription service aimed at the most dedicated fans of the game, and for those who play regularly, it is hard to argue against it being worth the price of admission. For $12 per month, players get instant access to the Battle Pass (which contains 1,000 V-Bucks within its pages), a monthly payout of 1,000 additional V-Bucks, and an exclusive bundle each month. These bundles feature several cosmetics, with beloved Marvel characters like Loki and original Epic Games creations being featured in past bundles.
All of these content formats are featured withinOverwatch 2in some way, with the battle pass being one such item. Considering thatFortnite’s Battle Passcosts $10 worth of in-game currency, a $12 price tag is very fair, as players are essentially getting a bundle of goodies and 1000 V-Bucks for just $2. Blizzard would be wise to keep the price low to win back some goodwill with theOverwatch 2community, and the $12 entry price in particular could be something worth replicating.
Obviously,Blizzardwould not steal Epic Games’ subscription service name, so a more unique and game-appropriate title like “Overwatch Agents” would surely be used in place of something like Overwatch Crew. The core concept could be kept the same, though, as could the benefits featured within the program. Though there is a long way to go before players are content with the monetization system inOverwatch 2, a Fortnite Crew equivalent could eventually be a worthwhile route for the hero shooter to take.
Overwatch 2is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
