Overwatch — Currency & Economy Guide
How the Overwatch economy works
Overwatch uses Overwatch Coins as its premium currency. Coins are spent on cosmetics and the premium Battle Pass track — never on gameplay advantages. Heroes, maps, and modes are free, so the economy is entirely about personalization, not power.
The game also runs on Battle Pass progression (a free track and a premium track) plus rotating challenges that keep cosmetics and currency flowing as you play.
Earning vs buying Coins
You can get Overwatch Coins two ways:
- Earn them for free — completing weekly challenges grants a modest amount of Coins each week. Over time this adds up enough to put toward Battle Passes or shop items if you play consistently.
- Buy them with real money — purchased in Coin packs of various sizes for instant cosmetics or the premium pass.
Earning is slow but reliable; buying is instant. Many players combine both: bank free Coins from challenges, then top up only when something they really want appears in the shop.
What's worth spending on
Since nothing affects gameplay, spend on what you'll actually enjoy looking at:
- Premium Battle Pass — usually the best value if you play enough to progress it, since it returns cosmetics and some Coins.
- Skins you love and will use on heroes you actually play.
- Bundles when they group items you already wanted — skip them if you only want one piece.
Avoid impulse buys on heroes you rarely touch. Free challenge cosmetics are plentiful, so there's no pressure to spend.
Paying less for Coins
Official store pricing is fixed, but you don't have to pay full price everywhere. Trusted top-up resellers sometimes offer the same Coins for less than the in-game store, depending on your region and current promotions.
- Compare the official price against reseller prices before buying.
- Stick to reputable, well-reviewed sellers.
- Factor in any fees so the headline discount is real.
AllMyGG compares reseller prices for Overwatch top-ups in one place, so you can quickly see whether a reseller beats the official rate before you spend.