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Blizzard Expands Overwatch 10th Anniversary Rewards After Backlash

The move sets up a yearlong celebration with bigger freebies to come.

Overview

  • Game director Aaron Keller said the anniversary event will grant more free loot boxes, calling the current setup a one-off and laying out changes for the remaining weeks.
  • Loot boxes, which are random cosmetic drops, will be easier to earn as community boxes double in week two and triple in week three, with the total matches needed cut to 60 and wins counting twice.
  • Week three adds special 10‑Year Anniversary boxes that guarantee four Legendary skins, lifting the event’s haul to 10 Legendaries in total.
  • Keller also pledged a separate season‑long event in Season 3 with more rewards and said the team is working on further giveaways later this year.
  • Players welcomed the fixes but many still dislike the focus on recolored skins, and comparisons to China’s more generous event continue to fuel frustration.