Players who owned Overwatch 1 had their existing currency converted into these Credits, often referred to as "Legacy Credits". Critical Shopping Reports & User Issues
You cannot buy Overwatch Credits (white currency) with cash. They are strictly an earned "freemium" currency.
Understanding Overwatch Coins and Credits for Skin Unlocking
To "buy" Credits, you must purchase the Premium Battle Pass using 1,000 Coins (~$9.99). This unlocks a track where you can earn up to 2,000 Credits (1,500 free + 500 premium) per season.
Shop bundles, new Legendary skins, and the Premium Battle Pass.
Earned via Battle Pass (Free and Premium) and hero progression.
In Overwatch 2 , players often confuse (the premium, purchasable currency) with Credits (the freemium, earned currency). A "proper report" on buying these requires distinguishing between the two, as only one can be directly purchased with real money. Currency Overview: Coins vs. Credits Overwatch Coins (Gold/Yellow) Overwatch Credits (White/Silver) Obtainment Purchased with real money, earned in Premium Battle Pass.
Reports from community platforms like Reddit and the Blizzard Forums highlight several recurring issues:
