Overwatch 2frequently offers players opportunities to acquire new cosmetics for their favorite heroes, giving them more skin options to select from in the Hero Gallery before heading into a match.
These opportunities vary fromBattle Pass rewardsor purchases from the Overwatch Shop, to limited-time play-to-earn event cosmetics, Twitch drops, and more. Among the many cosmetics in the game, Esports skins have always been some of the most popular choices, enabling players to support their favorite teams orOverwatchEsports season in-game. During the month ofOctober 2024, players will have the opportunity to obtain two Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) skins for the DPS flier,Echo, for free. If you’re wondering how this can be achieved, then you can find all the relevant information in the guide below.
How to Get the OWCS Echo Skins in Overwatch 2
Similarly to theTwitch drops that occur each season,OWCS skins are earned by tuning in to and continuously watchingtheOverwatchChampions Series matcheson the official channels.In order to receive a reward, players will need to watch for a specific amount of time, earning various rewards such as player icons, souvenirs, and, of course, OWCS skins after meeting the required hours viewed between the dates in which these opportunities are ongoing.
However, before you commit to watching for this amount of time, you will first need to ensure that yourBattle.net account is linked to Twitch or Youtubeto earn these rewards, as they are a form of drop. If you need some pointers on how to achieve this, instructions for both methods have been included below:
How to Link YouTube to Your Battle.net Account
Unlike Twitch, it’s also important to ensure that your account is linked on the YouTube side, too. You can check this, and set up the link (if needed) by following the additional instructions below:
How to Link Twitch to Your Battle.net Account
The Echo OWCS skins are only available for players to earn between the dates ofOctober 5, 2024, and May 20, 2025.This means that players will need to watch a few solid hours toreceive both skins, so keeping the stream up in another tab/window or on an additional device may be a handy way to meet these requirements if you’re not invested in the OWCS matches themselves.
Here is a complete list of allOWCS rewardsthat can be earned between these dates and how long it will take to acquire them:
