How to transfer skins to Overwatch 2
❘ Released: 2022-10-07T15:53:24
❘ updated: 2022-10-07T15:55:24
If you’ve worked hard to collect some cosmetics in the original Overwatch, you’ll be pleased to know that you can get them back upon installing Overwatch 2 as long as you merge your accounts. How to transfer your skins to Overwatch 2.
The release of Overwatch 2 brought a multitude of gamers back to the chaotic first-person shooter. Luckily, those who enjoyed the original title don’t have to start from scratch. In fact, not only do they get a bunch of new heroes, but they get to keep the skins they earned in the original game.
For this you have to follow a few steps depending on the platform on which you play Overwatch 2. We’ve put together these steps to ensure you get those hard-earned skins.
You can still own all of your old Overwatch cosmetics if you merge your accounts.
How to transfer skins to Overwatch 2 on console
In order to transfer your old skins to Overwatch 2, you must merge your console account with your Battle.net account. While this isn’t the easiest view, you can get your skins back. We have detailed the steps you need to follow below.
- Upload Overwatch 2
- Scan the QR code that appears with your phone
- Follow the link to the Battle.net website
- Enter the code displayed on your console
- Sign in to your Battle.net account, or create one if you don’t already have one
- Sign in to Overwatch 2 on your console
- Press confirm
This will merge your game into your Battle.net account and give you access to all your previously purchased skins.
How to transfer skins to Overwatch 2 on PC
Bringing your original skins into Overwatch 2 is a lot easier for PC gamers. In fact, they probably don’t have to do anything and will find that the skins are already waiting for them.
This is primarily because you need to create your Battle.net account or sign in to play Overwatch 2 for the first time. After logging in, the game will recognize your progress so far and grant you all your hard-earned rewards.
This is how you can transfer skins of your Overwatch 1 skins to Overwatch 2. While you wait for a new match, take a look at some of our handy Overwatch 2 guides:
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