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How to Get Skins

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Skins are cosmetic items that can be bought from the store or earned through events or the Battle Pass in Overwatch 2. Read on to learn how to get them and how to earn them!

How to Get Skins

Purchase from the Store

Purchase from the Store
Various skins can be purchased with various forms of credit such as Overwatch Coins or Overwatch League Tokens! Oftentimes, different bundles will be offered to players.

Outside the store, you can also purchase skins from the Heroes Menu.

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Earn Skins in Battle Pass.
In addition to purchasing skins, players can earn skins through the Battle Pass or by joining various events throughout the year!

This only requires that players earn the EXP to reach the required level or play enough games during events.

Battle Pass Explained: Price, Skins, and Unlocks

How to Swap Skins

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Change Skins
Any skins earned or purchased can be changed at the Heroes menu! Simply select your hero and open the Skins Menu to see what's available!

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Select Before Battle

Whether it be on the training grounds or in a game with friends, when selecting your hero, you can select the dropdown menu on the upper right to swap between available skins!

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Overwatch 2 Tips and Tricks
How to Use the Ping System How to Get and Use Souvenirs
Competitive Mode Explained How to Unlock Golden Guns
Recommended Settings All Achievements
How to Get Skins All New Designs: New Modes, Maps, and Heroes
All Stats Explained: What Does MIT Mean? How to Level Up Battle Pass Fast
Crosshair Settings Guide How to Fix Latency Issues
How to Get Overwatch League Tokens How to Get Legacy Credits
How to Get Overwatch Coins Endorsement Guide: Levels and Rewards
How to Get Competitive Points How to Invite Friends
List of All Unlockables How to Check Stats
How to Spectate Matches How to Ignore Players: What is Squelch Chat?
How to Unlock Player Titles All Game Modes
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