Overwatch 2: How to get and transfer Legacy Credits, and how to spend them
In addition to Overwatch 2 Battle Pass rewards, players can also acquire them using some of the game’s various currencies. One of these is Legacy Credits, which represent Overwatch Credits from the original game carried over when Overwatch 2 launched. Though the lootbox business model that accompanied them is gone, Legacy Credits aren’t going anywhere (unless you spend them).
In this guide, we’ll go through everything you need to know about Legacy Credits, including how to get them, what they’re for, and where (and where) you can spend them.
Overwatch 2: How to Get Legacy Credits
As the name suggests, Legacy Credits are a currency that originated in the original Overwatch and carried over to Overwatch 2. They could be earned by opening loot boxes, either as direct drops or in small amounts as compensation when duplicate cosmetics were dropped.
Since Overwatch 2 replaced the old loot box model and Overwatch Credits with the Overwatch 2 Battle Pass, Overwatch Coins, and a microtransaction shop, it is not possible to earn new Legacy Credits in the sequel. However, if you have multiple Overwatch accounts across multiple platforms, you should try merging your accounts. This cross-progression feature allows you to combine all the Legacy Credits you have across all your accounts into one, which will come in handy if you ever want to make a big purchase with them.
Merging Overwatch accounts is a fairly quick and painless process as it can be done in minutes. Be sure to check out our article on how to merge your Overwatch 2 accounts for a clear and detailed guide on the process.
Overwatch 2: How to Spend Legacy Credits
If you’re wondering how to use and spend Legacy Credits, you should know that their main purpose is to buy skins, emotes, and other cosmetics released in the original Overwatch. While you might not need to do this if you played the first game extensively and unlocked everything from loot boxes, it will help players who missed some items before Overwatch 2 launched. Note that new Overwatch 2 players will have to use Overwatch Coins to purchase legacy items instead.
Legacy Credits can also be used to get what Blizzard calls “Core Launch Cosmetics” for new heroes like Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko. These are basic skins that aren’t quite as impressive as what you’ll find in the Battle Pass or the shop, but they still look cool in their own way and are great skins to use until you get something better .
In order to spend your Legacy Credits on such items, you need to go to the Hero Gallery from the main menu and then select the hero you want to buy cosmetics for. Items in the various cosmetic lists that can be purchased with Legacy Credits have the white Legacy Credit icon next to their names, so keep an eye out for them. Note that you cannot use Legacy Credits to purchase Premium Battle Passes, Battle Pass Tiers, items from the Store, and advanced new skins that Overwatch 2’s new heroes will inevitably receive over time.
Overwatch 2 is available now for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch. It’s probably one of the The best Xbox shooters available, and since it’s free to play, it doesn’t cost anything to try it. Alternatively, players can purchase the Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Bundle, which provides access to Season 1’s Premium Battle Pass, 2,000 Overwatch Coins, and a bundle of unique Legendary skins.