Overwatch loot boxes will be withdrawn from sale at the end of the month Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Overwatch loot boxes will be withdrawn from sale at the end of the month After one final loot box event. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 10 Aug 2022 15 comments Blizzard has announced an end date for the sale of Overwatch loot boxes - after one final in-game loot box event to sell lots of them beforehand. The option to buy loot boxes will be removed from Overwatch at the end of the game's current Anniversary Remix event, which wraps up on 30th August. In a blog post on the event, Blizzard noted that its loot boxes have a chance to contain rare items from previous Anniversary and seasonal events, and told fans not to "wait too long to snag those skins you've been eyeing for the past year". Watch on YouTube It's one final Overwatch loot box event. After this time, standard loot boxes earned through progression will remain in Overwatch - you just won't be able to buy more. All of this comes ahead of Overwatch 2's launch on 4th October, when it will arrive as a free-to-play early access title. Overwatch 2 will not have lootboxes, Blizzard has previously confirmed, and will instead offer a seasonal battle pass and in-game premium item store. In June, Blizzard developers went into more detail on this change, and confirmed that any remaining Overwatch loot boxes you own will be automatically opened, with their contents deposited directly into your account. Credits, OWL tokens and competitive points will transfer directly over to Overwatch 2, Blizzard said, though the sequel will also introduce a new currency which some new cosmetics will require. Overwatch 2 is due to arrive in October with several new heroes and maps, as well as "fan-favourite" Overwatch 1 content. Each nine-week season will add another hero, with the second already set to launch on 6th December. Battle pass and item shop cosmetics will include the likes of weapon charms, banners, and skins (including new mythic skins, described as the next tier above legendary). As you'd expect, these can all be used across any platform, thanks to cross-progression and cross-play. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store