How to Get Free Skins in Overwatch 2

The Overwatch series of video games can be viewed as one of the first series' to properly monetize in-game items and make microtransactions what they are today. Naturally, this is a system that incentivized players to play the game more, and being able to own an inventory with dozens of skins was very sought-after. The birth of Overwatch 2 only further expanded upon that system of cosmetics, and people have grown more interested in finding a way to get free hero skins and other items.

Through Overwatch 2 League Play-Offs

Given how Overwatch 2 is still quite a new game, there aren't many ways to get free overwatch skins. However, Overwatch's eSports scene does have certain events that will allow you to get free skins and league tokens. Players that have watched the most recent overwatch league play-offs can get up to 35 free overwatch league skins for their heroes.

Not only will you unlock free hero skins during these overwatch league play-offs, but you'll also be able to unlock league tokens, sprays, and icons. In order to start earning skins whilst watching these play-off streams, you're going to need to connect your YouTube account to your Battle.net account and then watch the league play-offs livestream.

Here's how you can connect your YouTube to your Battle.net account:

1. Log in to your Gmail and go to YouTube
2. Click on your Profile Picture and select on 'Settings' 
   
3. Go to 'Connected Apps'
4. Select the Battle.net option and click 'Connect'
5. Follow the required steps
6. Once you're connected to your Battle.net account, you'll need to watch the official Overwatch League playoffs livestream in order to get free in-game items

Furthermore, you'll get five league tokens per hour. These free rewards can be spent on things like the lucio dance party emote or Overwatch 2 league skins from the store. Although the overwatch league playoffs may have already ended by the time you read this, Activision blizzard will likely host similar events in the future.

Overwatch League Perks

Here are all of the skins and additional items that you can earn watching the Overwatch League Playoffs:

Through the Battle Pass

As with every battle pass in online games, Overwatch 2's battle pass includes a couple of really cool rewards that you can earn by simply playing the game. There is a free part of the Battle Pass that you can level up by just getting in-game score and playing matches. You'll also be able to earn Overwatch coins that you can later buy a skin with in the store.

However, skins aren't only limited to the battle pass and store. There's also a chance for you to get a free skin via Twitch drops if you watch a Twitch stream. Granted, the free skins you can receive may not look good, but they're skins nonetheless.

One last thing before we go - topics like this will always come with scams and various deceptive practices on the internet. Make sure to not fall for any scams regarding Blizzard gift cards and free hero skins in Overwatch. GPT websites may not get you these skins instantly, but they are a great step in the right direction for many people that can't afford to spend money on skins.

With that being said, there's much more to learn about Activision Blizzard and their games. Be sure to check out our guides on how to get free COD Points, and the best campaign mission in COD. 

Through Freecash

Freecash is a GPT (Get Paid To) service that will let you earn coins which can then be converted into real-world money or other currencies. There are multiple ways for you to earn enough freecash coins for certain Overwatch skins, and we’re going to give you a step-by-step guide on how you can start earning coins.

Register

Make your way to the homepage and click on the ‘Sign up’ tab. If you don’t want to sign up with your personal email then you can go sign up via google.

Earning Coins

After you’ve signed up or logged into Freecash, you’ll have to earn coins by completing surveys, or simply watching ads. You'll have to make your way to the ‘Earn’ tab to get started. When you're in this section of the website, you’ll be able to see multiple tasks and surveys that you can complete for coins.

Cashing out

When you’ve gathered enough coins, you’ll need to make your way to the ‘Cashout’ tab.

Once there, you’ll see a list of methods that you can use to cash out your coins. These are the cashout methods that you're going to need for Overwatch 2 skins:

• Bank Transfers

• Paypal

• Gift cards

If you want to go ahead and buy Overwatch 2 skins with your freecash coins, you’ll need to convert them into real-world cash. This can be done by using the Bank Transfer or PayPal methods that are available in the cashout tab. You can also convert your coins into Activision Blizzard Gift cards, as it will top off your Blizzard balance as well.

Once your Bank or PayPal account receives the converted money, you're then free to buy anything you want in Overwatch 2. If you’re still underage or don’t want to spend a lot of money on games, then Freecash is your best bet.

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Through BuffGame

Buff Game is a website that offers you the ability to earn money by simply playing video games. It does this by utilizing the Overwolf API, which scans your performance while you play games.

Download Buff Desktop

The first thing you need to do is download the Buff desktop app from their official website. This will install the Overwolf API and other services that you’ll need for it to work.

Register

Once you’ve downloaded and installed the Buff app, you’ll be asked to register.

Play and Earn

Once you install everything and sign up correctly, you can earn buff points by playing their supported games.

Another thing you can do with the Buff app is complete paid surveys and tasks which give buff points. These tasks will help you pass the time in between matches.

Cashout

Once you think you’ve earned enough Buff points, check out their marketplace and find a gift card that will allow you to redeem money in a store of your choice. If you’re playing on Xbox or Playstation you’ll need to choose their designated Giftcards. PC users can top up their Activision Blizzard balance via Blizzard Giftcards. And if you decide to use Buff Game, you might also want to consider using a BuffPay Card.

Keep in mind that Freecash and Buff won’t ever directly offer you Overwatch 2 skins, but there are many other ways through which you can acquire the means to buy them via Activision Blizzard's official services.

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