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Overwatch 2 was released on October 4th, 2022, and players reported server issues within hours. In response, Blizzard announced they would give away a free skin to all Overwatch 2 players. The skin is known as the Cursed Captain Reaper Skin. It will be available to all players who logged into Overwatch 2 before October 25th, 2022. This guide will tell you how to unlock the Cursed Captain Reaper Skin.
Editor’s Note: This article is updated with fresh info on August 26, 2024.
What is The Cursed Captain Reaper Skin?
The Overwatch 2 Cursed Captain Reaper Skin is a dark and foreboding reaper costume. It will send chills down your enemies’ spines. The skin was released as part of the Overwatch 2 release and is available to all players who log in to Overwatch 2 before October 25th, 2022. Blizzard apologized to players for the server issues encountered during the game launch. However, some players are not too happy with the new skin. Many note that it looks too similar to the existing Reaper skins in Overwatch. Nonetheless, the Cursed Captain Reaper Skin is a welcome addition to the game and will surely be a hit with players who love dark and creepy characters.
How to Unlock the Cursed Captain Reaper Skin
The Cursed Captain Reaper skin is currently not available to achieve in Overwatch 2.
The skin was available to all players who logged in to Overwatch 2 before October 25th, 2022. Blizzard did not yet announced how long the skin will be available, but it will likely be a permanent addition to the game. To get the skin, log in to Overwatch 2 and select the “Cursed Captain Reaper” option from the character menu. The skin will be available for you immediately. This skin is infrequent, and it’s sure to be a coveted item among Overwatch fans. Thankfully, you can access it instantly if you meet the requirements.
Overwatch 2 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
