Plus details on how to transfer skins from Overwatch 1 to Overwatch 2
How can you unlock every skin in Overwatch 2?There are 35 heroes to choose from inOverwatch 2, but if you’re looking to stand out on the battlefield, then you’re probably interested in unlocking some alternate skins for your favourite characters. There are about 700 of these skins to choose from in Overwatch 2 at launch, so no matter what your fashion preference, you’re bound to find something that your main can wear that that suits your style.
On this page, we’ve put together an illustrated list of every skin for every hero in Overwatch 2. We’ve also included a step-by-step guide to transferring yourOverwatch1 skins into the sequel, and everything you need to know about unlocking new skins in Overwatch 2.
How to transfer skins from Overwatch to Overwatch 2
If you played Overwatch 1 on PC, then your skins will carry over automatically into Overwatch 2 thanks to using the same Battle.net account for both games.
However, if you played Overwatch 1 on console and are planning to hop over to PC for the sequel, you need to follow a few quick steps in order to access your unlocked skins:
Below we’ve listed every single skin for each of the 35 heroes in Overwatch 2. We’ve also marked the skins that were added with the release of Overwatch 2 with a “New” tag.
Skip ahead to a hero of your choice using the below contents list:
Bastionhas been temporarily pulled from the game due to a major bug, meaning that he missed his fashion photo shoot for this guide. We’ll update the page with his skins as soon as he’s back.
Most new Legendary and Epic skins for returning characters are presently available to unlock via the Season 1 battle pass, as well as selected Legendary and Epic skins for the three new characters. It seems like most of these will be coming to the in-game store in the future as well, although whether Mythic skins will be buyable at a later date is less clear.
Here are the new Overwatch 2 skins included in the Battle Pass:
The returning skins from Overwatch 1, which make up the majority of skins in Overwatch 2, are obtainable through the in-game store if you don’t already have them unlocked. The store has a regularly rotating stock and follows a simple pricing model:
One brand new skin — Kìnìún for Doomfist — is also available from the store, currently as part of the Season One Starter Pack.
Owners who purchased special editions of the original Overwatch or Overwatch 2 have access to some exclusive skins:
With the exception of Echo, every new and returning character in Overwatch 2 has a new default skin for the new game, which is unlocked automatically. Echo is the only hero not to have received any new skins in Overwatch 2 at launch.
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Now that you know how to get every hero in Overwatch 2 looking their best, why not find out who plays best with ourOverwatch 2 tier list? And, since there’s not much point in getting skins for a hero you don’t have yet, be sure to check out our guide onhow to unlock heroes in Overwatch 2while you’re here.
