One of the largest appeals ofOverwatch 2is the huge number of different skins to collect for your favorite heroes and villains. As the game follows a live-service format, the start of each new Competitive Season often brings a new wave of these cosmetics, which can be acquired through the seasonal Battle Pass, Overwatch Shop, event Challenges, Twitch drops, and more.
In September 2024,Overwatch 2landed onXbox Game Pass. To celebrate this arrival, all players have been given a limited-time opportunity to earn a series of in-game rewards by linking theirOverwatchaccount to an Xbox account with an active Game Pass subscription. If you’re wondering how to successfully link your accounts, how long this opportunity will be available, and what rewards will be granted upon completion, all relevant information has been included in the guide below.
How to Link Xbox Gamepass Account in Overwatch 2
The opportunity to gain rewards from linking yourOverwatchand Xbox Game Pass accounts will only be available for a limited time. Players who wish to cash in on these rewards will need to complete the following steps byNovember 11, 2024, to ensure everything goes smoothly, and the rewards are successfully added to their account andHero Gallery.
In addition to ensuring they complete all steps beforeNovember 11, 2024, players will need to ensure that theGame Pass planthey have selected is eligible for theOverwatchrewards. Here are all eligible plans:
If you have entered aGame Pass planon a discount deal or trial, you may need to double-check your eligibility and potentially upgrade to the full price for these plans. Some players under these circumstances have reported not receiving their rewards upon completion.
How to Link Overwatch and Xbox Game Pass Accounts
All Xbox Gamepass Rewards in Overwatch 2
All players who successfully complete the steps required to link theirOverwatchand Xbox Game Pass accounts before the required date will receive six different hero skins to permanently keep, many of which were previously only obtainable via purchase from the Overwatch Shop. The six skins are as follows:
In addition to this, players will also receive a one-time bonus of30 Mythic Prismsto spend as they’d like on Mythic Skins, Mythic Weapons, or Mythic Aspects. Lastly, as long as your Xbox Game Pass subscription remains active, you will have limited-time access to a range of paid hero skins from the Overwatch Shop released during the last three seasons of the game. These skins will automatically unlock in your Hero Gallery, be available to equip, and will rotate as each new Competitive Season comes into play.
