Overwatch 2: Activision Blizzard Apologizes for Troubled Launch, Offering Free In-Game Goodies

Overwatch 2 developers have apologized for the game’s troubled launch, which was muddled with server problems and connectivity issues for players.

After waiting years for a sequel, the Overwatch community finally had their hands on a new title in the series last week. However, the hero-shooter title met with several problems including DDoS attacks that prevented players from accessing the title.

To make up for all the issues faced by players, the developers have announced a slew of new items that fans can redeem for free on Overwatch 2. This includes the Health Pack Weapon Charm, the new Cursed Captain Reaper Legendary Skin and several Double Match XP weekends, whose dates will be announced in the near future.

When #Overwatch2 launch is bumpy you make it up to players ????

Besides making progress on bug fixes & stabilization, we’ve got goodies to share with all players

???? Health Pack Weapon Charm
????‍☠️ Cursed Captain Reaper
???? 2x Match XP weekends

How to get em https://t.co/pU6b13P0ww pic.twitter.com/Pzs1RvnWFu

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 11, 2022

To obtain these items, players will have to login any day from October 25 to the end of Season 1 of Overwatch 2.

The team of developers at Overwatch 2 have also mentioned that they hope to fix the game as soon as possible, with more updates including fixes to bugs and stability issues faced by players to arrive soon.

To know more about the recent patches and updates to Overwatch 2, head over to the Overwatch 2’s official forum for known issues.