While obtaining cosmetics in Overwatch can already be difficult, some players have noticed items mysteriously disappearing from their collections.
Many decorative costumes, gestures, and sprays in Overwatch 2 represent an important element in the gameplay. However, some players noticed that some valuable cosmetic items were missing from their collections after the last Invasion update. The new mechanics that Overwatch 2 introduced have significantly changed not only the number of unique costumes and items in the game, but also the method of obtaining them.
The latest Overwatch 2 update brought bugs
Collecting each cosmetics in the original Overwatch game was a challenge widely attempted by fans in the early Overwatch days, and while there were far fewer heroes and skins in the beginning, cosmetics were one of the focal points in the eyes of players overall.
Posts about the error became popular
Just as Overwatch 2 completely abandoned the old loot box system, its availability as a free-to-play game has resulted in a more focused approach to monetizing cosmetics rather than letting players earn it. While this has already been problematic enough for many players, the problem seems to have gotten worse after players noticed that their cosmetic items were suddenly missing.
A popular post by user LordVaderVader on Reddit also discusses Bastion’s Summer Games victory stance and the lack of an audio product introduced by Orisa’s battle pass from last season. The disappearance of these items has caused both confusion and speculation among Overwatch 2 fans. Some fans have also expressed concern that other cosmetic items may experience the same issues.
Reactions of players to loss of cosmetic items
The absence of these elements does not appear to be due to any visual or interface errors. Players are reacting to the loss of cosmetic items in Overwatch 2 with mixed feelings. Some players are worried and disappointed about the rare cosmetic items they have lost. This brings with it the fear that items may be lost during the game’s updates.