Blizzard finds itself embroiled in yet another controversy surrounding Overwatch 2. The issue at hand involves the newly released Cyber DJ skin for Lucio, which was initially sold in the game's store for $19.99. However, just a day later, Blizzard announced an event that would allow players to obtain the same skin for free by watching a special broadcast on Twitch for an hour on February 12.

This sudden change left many players who had already purchased the Cyber DJ skin feeling misled and frustrated. The backlash was swift, with the community expressing their disappointment and demanding refunds for what they perceived as an unfair practice. Although the Cyber DJ skin has since been removed from the store, Blizzard has yet to address the refund requests.

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This isn't the first instance where Blizzard has offered cosmetic items for sale only to make them available for free later through promotional events. The recurring issue has intensified player frustration, especially as Overwatch 2 faces stiff competition from games like Marvel Rivals, which is currently outperforming it in various aspects.

In response to these challenges, Blizzard has scheduled an Overwatch 2 Spotlight event for February 12. During this broadcast, the company plans to unveil significant gameplay changes, including new maps, heroes, and other content. To generate excitement and provide a sneak peek at the upcoming updates, Blizzard will also host well-known streamers at their headquarters.