Many fans of Overwatch 2 are calling for the return of the original loot box system, which allowed players to earn rewards through gameplay or purchase them with real money.

In the original Overwatch, loot boxes provided a variety of cosmetic items, enhancing the gaming experience without the need for a battle pass.

However, Overwatch 2 replaced this system with a battle pass model, introducing microtransactions for exclusive skins and bundles.

While the battle pass system was generally accepted, it faced backlash for requiring extensive grinding to unlock new heroes, a policy Blizzard reversed earlier this year.

Currently, Season 12 of Overwatch 2 features an Egyptian theme and includes Reaper's mythic skin, with Season 13 set to launch soon.

Despite ongoing discussions about the loot box system, Blizzard is internally testing 6v6 gameplay but has not confirmed any plans to revert to the original loot box format.

In a nostalgic twist, an Overwatch fan recently discovered a physical loot box collectible from the original game at a thrift shop for just $3.

This collectible was part of a limited Blizzard employee gift set from 2017, with only 5,000 items produced, highlighting its rarity.

The user who found the collectible shared images on Reddit, emphasizing its potential undervaluation by the thrift shop.