What are Legacy Credits in Overwatch 2 – Legacy Credits return to OW2
Here's everything you need to know about Legacy Credits in Overwatch 2.
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While Overwatch Coins are the premium currency of Overwatch 2, players returning from the previous game will also have Legacy Credits available to spend, if they link their accounts. In this guide, we will explain what Legacy Credits are in Overwatch 2.
Also, according to devs, they will begin to implement the feature back into the game. Read on for more on both.
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What are Legacy Credits?
Essentially, Legacy Credits are the credits leftover from Overwatch that have carried over from the first game into the sequel.
The original Overwatch used credits as the main currency, which players could gain through loot boxes. Although loot boxes and credits have been replaced with Overwatch Coins.
Unfortunately, new Overwatch 2 players will not have access to Legacy Credits and therefore must use Overwatch Coins to purchase items in the game.
Overwatch 2 Season 3 officially adds Credits back to the franchise
In a January 31 community update, devs explained just how this returning feature will function.
“Now, all players can earn up to 1500 credits as free rewards and another 500 credits as premium rewards spread throughout Season 3 Battle Pass. We are also adding more uses for your Credits so you can choose from many potential rewards,” they revealed.
This means that Overwatch Coins, which are currently used to buy the Battle Pass and cosmetics, will still function as normal. The only difference then is that Credits will become another way for players to unlock items.
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Can I use Legacy Credits from Overwatch in Overwatch 2?
Yes, you will be able to do this. Since Overwatch 2 supports cross-progression, players who previously played Overwatch on both PC and console can merge their accounts to combine all of their Legacy Credits into one account.
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There is no way of getting more Legacy Credits in Overwatch 2, so spending them is all you can really do at this point.
