Gifting system in overwatch 2

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  1. Subject: Proposal for the Inclusion of a Gifting System in Overwatch 2 Dear Overwatch 2 Team, I am writing to propose the addition of a gifting system in Overwatch 2, as I believe this feature would significantly enhance the game experience and contribute to various aspects of its success. Building a Stronger Community: One of the foremost advantages of implementing a gifting system in Overwatch 2 is its potential to foster a more robust and engaged player community. Gifting enables players to establish deeper connections by sharing in-game items, such as skins, sprays, and cosmetics, with their friends and teammates. This sense of camaraderie and shared experiences can fortify the bonds among players, thus promoting a more positive and tightly-knit gaming environment. Strengthening Blizzard’s Economy: Overwatch has firmly established itself within the esports world, boasting a dedicated competitive scene. The introduction of a gifting system can further fortify this ecosystem by providing fans with the opportunity to express support for their favorite teams or players through the exchange of team-themed skins, sprays, or other cosmetics. This would not only enhance the esports experience but also contribute to Blizzard’s overall economy.

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Encouraging Player Retention: The inclusion of a gifting system can also serve as a potent tool for retaining players over an extended period. The knowledge that they can share their hard-earned in-game items with friends or reward exceptional performances by teammates can provide players with added incentives to continue their engagement with Overwatch 2. Consequently, this is likely to result in increased player involvement and a reduced attrition rate. In conclusion, the incorporation of a gifting system in Overwatch 2 holds immense potential to augment the overall gaming experience, foster community engagement, contribute to Blizzard’s financial success, strengthen the esports scene, and retain a loyal player base. I sincerely hope you will consider this proposal as a valuable addition to the game’s future development. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, Linky1x

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I feel like this would play out weirdly. I could see an uptick on bots to farm skins for sale, as well as people making junk accounts to farm OWL/livestream tokens. Plus a potential black market for skins.

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i would say take it a step further and add a player driven marketplace

but gifting would be enough. there are a couple good friends who i would have gladly gifted stuff too back when those people cared about ow. lol

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Hmm…

So, I could buy a skin for a friend, but not me? Hah, what idiocrasy.

I’m joking. I love that feature about Warframe.

Honestly not sure it works for paid items, but items for premium currency you can gift to friends I think. If I remember right.

Haven’t done it in a while, but I remember something I gave to them without buying it for myself.

Not sure how it would work in this environment, though.

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I would love to see this implemented. I have credits that I don’t see myself spending on myself since I don’t need any new skins. But there are some friends that do want skins that I could easily get them with the credits I have. A gifting system would solve this.