A guide on how to get free Overwatch Coins and how to earn Microsoft Rewards Points.
Overwatch 2 players can get free Overwatch Coins by completing weekly challenges and redeeming Microsoft Rewards Points! Players can also get this in-game currency through the free Battle Pass starting in Season 10. Read on for details!
How to get free Overwatch Coins
- Complete four weekly challenges
- Do nine weekly challenges
- Finish 12 weekly challenges
- Progress through the free Battle Pass
To get some free Overwatch Coins, play the game and complete the weekly challenges. You get 30 Overwatch Coins after completing four challenges, 20 Overwatch Coins for doing nine of them, and 10 Overwatch Coins for finishing 12 challenges. This equals 60 of the in-game currency on a weekly basis. You can also get coins through the free version of the Battle Pass starting in Overwatch 2 Season 10.
"Starting Season 10, you will earn coins as you progress through the Free and Premium tracks of the Battle Pass, making them easier and more consistent to earn," Blizzard stated. "We’re also increasing the number of coins you can earn for free from 540 to 600 coins per season."
Can you get Overwatch Coins for free?
Yes, you can get Overwatch Coins for free. In addition to completing the challenges, another way to get this currency for free is by redeeming Microsoft Rewards Points. Head over to the Microsoft Rewards page and log in to your account. Click on the "Redeem" tab. Then search for and click on the "Overwatch Coins Digital Code" reward. Next, set your goal of how many Overwatch Coins you wish to earn.
- Visit the rewards page
- Press the "Redeem" tab
- Search for "Overwatch"
- Click on the "Overwatch Coins Digital Code" reward
- Set your goal and earn Microsoft Rewards Points
- Collect enough Microsoft Rewards Points for an Overwatch Coins Digital Code
- Enter the code into the "Redeem a Code" section of your Battle.net "Account Overview" page
"Codes must be redeemed on or before June 29, 2024," according to Microsoft.
How much is 1,000 Overwatch Coins?
- 200 Overwatch Coins = 1,800 Microsoft Rewards Points
- 500 Overwatch Coins = 5,000 Microsoft Rewards Points
- 1,000 Overwatch Coins = 10,000 Microsoft Rewards Points
According to the website, 1,000 Overwatch Coins require redeeming 10,000 Microsoft Rewards Points. At times, other options such as 500 Overwatch Coins for 5,000 points or 200 Overwatch Coins for 1,800 points may be available.
How to earn Microsoft Rewards Points
- Complete the tutorial
- Search with Bing on mobile or PC
- Do the daily activities three days in a row
- Complete more activities such as quizzes and bonus quizzes
- Install the Microsoft Bing mobile app
- Earn points when you shop with Microsoft
- Get the Microsoft Rewards browser extension
If you're new to the Microsoft Rewards Points system, then you'll go through a tutorial upon login. The tutorial results in 75 points. If you go under the "Earn" tab, there are other ways to earn points as well. These include activities that refresh on a daily basis. Additionally, when you complete a set of these, you'll go into a streak and can unlock streak bonuses. The amount of points you can earn may also vary by location.
What are Overwatch Coins?
Overwatch Coins refer to an in-game currency for Overwatch 2 players. These coins can be used to buy a seasonal Overwatch 2 Battle Pass alongside some in-game cosmetics.
How much do Overwatch Coins cost?
- $4.99 USD = 500 Overwatch Coins
- $9.99 USD = 1,000 Overwatch Coins
- $19.99 USD = 2,200 Overwatch Coins (200 bonus)
- $49.99 USD = 5,700 Overwatch Coins (700 bonus)
- $99.99 USD = 11,600 Overwatch Coins (1,600 bonus)
In addition to getting these Coins via Microsoft Rewards Points, you can purchase them in the game itself or the Battle.net shop. It's $9.99 USD for 1,000 Overwatch Coins, which is also the amount needed to get each season's premium Battle Pass.
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