Highlights
- Kiriko’s recent Legendary skins in Overwatch 2 have sparked debates among players over their quality.
- Some players question the criteria for labeling skins as legendary, as a few of Kiriko’s legendaries seem to be Epic standard, as they have minimal changes like other purple skins.
- Blizzard’s monetization practices in Overwatch 2, including skin pricing, have been a point of contention among players since the game’s release.
Some Overwatch 2 players aren’t happy with Kiriko’s recent Legendary skins. Overwatch 2 is known for releasing very creative skins for its heroes, giving them different appearances. That’s normally the case with Kiriko, but a few of the support hero’s latest skins are disappointing players.
Kiriko is a kunoichi healer who trained with Hanzo and Genji and relies on the help of her kitsune spirit to assist allies. The character has skins that range from Rare to Mythic tier, with examples including the Visual Kei and Sakura skins that have been released directly in the store. The Athleisure and Sukajan skins are examples of legendary looks, while other Kiriko skins have also stood out among players, such as the K-2000 Blademaster and Amaterasu, Kiriko’s Mythic skin released in Season 3. Kiriko has many skins that Overwatch 2 players can equip, but two have become the subject of discussion.
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Some Overwatch 2 players are unhappy with Kiriko’s latest Legendary skins, as Reddit user Chair_Last points out. In the post they question what makes a skin Legendary, criticizing the quality level of the Terrible Tornado and Hashimoto skins. The Terrible Tornado skin is part of the collaboration between Overwatch 2 and One Punch Man, so the OP says they can understand the reason for the skin’s tier. However, the Hashimoto skin that turns Kiriko into a member of the Hashimoto clan, a Japanese criminal group that was responsible for the death of Hanzo and Genji’s father, is more questionable for players.
OW2 Players Debate Whether Kiriko’s Latest Legendary Skin Deserves That Status
Several Overwatch 2 players agreed with the OP’s argument, and some pointed out the “selling power” of skins, which would determine their high tier rather than visual quality. A second Overwatch 2 player said that given the number of Hashimoto Kirikos they had seen in their games, “the devs weren’t wrong” in labeling the skin as legendary, as it likely made plenty of money. In another post on the Overwatch 2 subreddit, players said they don’t intend to buy the Hashimoto skin. Some say the skin is beautiful, but “not worthy of being legendary” due to the similar clothing worn by the character, and that it’s an “overpriced epic skin marked as legendary.” That isn’t the first time Overwatch 2 players have complained about legendary skins, highlighting a recurring problem with the shooter.
Blizzard’s monetization practices have been the subject of controversy since the first Overwatch, and with the release of the sequel, the criticism from players has only increased. In addition to dissatisfaction with Kiriko’s recent legendary skins, last month players criticized the price of Overwatch 2‘s Mythic Prisms, the currency used to buy mythical skins.
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is Blizzard’s free-to-play team-based first-person shooter. The title features some new heroes like Junker Queen and Sojourn, as well as returning favorites.
- Franchise
- Overwatch
- Released
- October 4, 2022
