Rumors circulated online about a bug in Overwatch 2 that could cause cosmetic items, including character skins, to be purchased without clear intent. The reports describe a scenario where a user is interacting with the skins page and a chat window is open at the same time. In some cases the buy action appears to be triggered inadvertently, leading to unexpected charges. The core concern is not only the potential for accidental purchases, but how the game’s interface and chat interactions might overlap in unpredictable ways during fast button presses or rapid scrolling through cosmetics.
While some videos and user testimonies circulated in community spaces, there is no official, sustained confirmation from Blizzard about a widespread bug repeating in current builds. The material attached to the rumors includes a clip from a streaming or shared video that purportedly shows a misfired click during the skins navigation. The takeaway for players is to exercise caution when browsing cosmetic pages, particularly in busy session moments where chat inputs and purchase controls could both be active. The community continues to monitor and share experiences as more data becomes available [VG Times].
According to one user report, a request was made to Blizzard to reverse an automatic purchase, but the response allegedly denied a refund. The implication is that a bug or edge case could affect how purchases are recorded or charged, even if a refund request is filed promptly. This issue is described as having appeared during the game’s beta phase in May, suggesting it may stem from earlier code paths that never fully resolved in subsequent updates. Blizzard has not publicly confirmed a permanent fix in all regions, leaving some players cautious about future transactions and the reliability of in-game purchases across patches and seasons [VG Times].
In relation to regional experiences, there were reports that Russian players encountered a different kind of problem. Some users found that cosmetic items or the game library could disappear from their Battle.net listings under specific conditions, particularly for players who did not purchase a bundled set in a single transaction. The situation raised questions about how regional account states and entitlement checks are synchronized with the platform, and whether any entitlement flags were mishandled during cross-region or cross-purchase scenarios. Blizzard has not released a detailed public notice addressing these regional edge cases, but players were advised to verify account status and ensure that purchases are tied to the correct Battle.net account to avoid losing access in the future [VG Times].
Overwatch 2 launched its early access phase on October 4, 2022, drawing attention to the ongoing monetization strategy for cosmetics and the sheer scale of content available to players. In online discussions, some fans attempted to quantify the potential cost of collecting the entire catalog of historical and themed skins. A notable Reddit thread estimated the total investment required to unlock every cosmetic inspired by ancient Persians in Overwatch 2 could approach roughly twelve thousand dollars, a striking figure that underscores how quickly cosmetic collections can grow for dedicated players. The discussion illustrates both the enthusiasm of fans and the financial realities of pursuing a comprehensive cosmetic library, highlighting why many players weigh the value of each skin against the time and money spent on unlocks [VG Times].
Source: VG Times