Blizzard has released the 'Nyan Café' cosmetic bundle for Overwatch, introducing a pricing structure that significantly exceeds previous standards for in-game items. This change matters to players because the new 'ultra skins' cost nearly double the price of standard legendary skins, raising the total cost to unlock both characters to over $100. Buyers who want these specific cosmetic variants must now spend substantially more than before, which affects the value proposition for collectors and fans of the characters Kiriko and Sierra.
Players criticize the steep cost of new ultra skins for Kiriko and Sierra
The bundle introduces 'ultra skins' for the characters Kiriko and Sierra, which are distinct from the game's existing cosmetic tiers. These skins feature custom sound effects and kill animations, including holographic effects that differentiate them from regular legendary skins. The update adds these visual and audio enhancements to the game's roster, allowing players to customize their character appearances with more elaborate details.
Each ultra skin costs 3,500 Overwatch Coins, which Blizzard prices at approximately $35 USD per skin. The full bundle requires 9,900 Coins to unlock both skins, but the most cost-effective purchase method is buying 11,800 Coins for $100 USD. This pricing model means players must spend $40 to reach the 4,500 Coin bundle threshold for individual skins, or commit to the $100 package for the complete set.
Community reaction to the pricing has been largely negative, with players comparing the cost to previous bundle structures. Overwatch streamer 'Flats' described the pricing as diabolical, noting that standard legendary skins normally cost $19. Reddit user 'Lirodes32' also expressed surprise, stating that they previously thought $60 bundles were expensive, highlighting the shift in player expectations regarding cosmetic item costs.
Source: PCGAMESN
