<\/figcaption><\/figure>All 26 heroes in Overwatch<\/em> will have a jersey for each of the 12 Overwatch<\/em> League teams.<\/p>
“Purchasing Overwatch<\/em> League skins will provide monetary support for teams in the league,” Nanzer said in a video on YouTube. Blizzard has developed a separate currency system specifically for the Overwatch<\/em> League skins to ensure the correct amount of money goes to the teams.<\/p>
Related: <\/strong>Blizzard reveals Overwatch<\/em> League schedule, new mobile app<\/strong><\/a><\/p>
League tokens will only be used for Overwatch<\/em> League in-game content, Nanzer said. Once you’ve got the Overwatch<\/em> League tokens, you’ll be able to buy whatever Overwatch<\/em> League skins you want\u2014no loot boxes here. All Overwatch <\/em>players across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC will receive enough tokens to purchase one Overwatch<\/em> League skin for the first month after launch, Nanzer added.<\/p>
The commissioner didn’t<\/em> mention whether tokens will only be available via purchase, or if tokens\u2014or Overwatch <\/em>League skins\u2014will drop in loot boxes. Likewise, Nanzer did not state the portion of proceeds that will go to the team, or how much the tokens and skins will cost. Dot Esports has reached out to Blizzard for clarification.<\/p>
Overwatch<\/em> League’s preseason exhibition matches begin Dec. 6. The regular season will kick off Jan. 10.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Blizzard has developed a separate currency system specifically for the Overwatch League skins to ensure the correct amount of money goes to the teams.Related: Blizzard reveals Overwatch League schedule, new mobile appLeague tokens will only be used for Overwatch League in-game content, Nanzer said. Once you've got the Overwatch League tokens, you'll be able to buy whatever Overwatch League skins you want\u2014no loot boxes here. All Overwatch players across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC will receive enough tokens to purchase one Overwatch League skin for the first month after launch, Nanzer added.The commissioner didn't mention whether tokens will only be available via purchase, or if tokens\u2014or Overwatch League skins\u2014will drop in loot boxes. Likewise, Nanzer did not state the portion of proceeds that will go to the team, or how much the tokens and skins will cost. 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