Overwatch 2 Loot Boxes Receive a Small Change That Guarantees Better Rewards

Season 15 of Overwatch 2 has been a major turning point for the franchise, adding a variety of new features like Galactic weapons and Perks while also reviving fan-favorite elements such as Loot Boxes. For many players, Loot Boxes provide an exciting way to unlock in-game cosmetics, and Blizzard recently made a subtle but significant adjustment to their drop rates, ensuring better rewards. Let’s dive into the details.

Overwatch 2's Loot Box Drops Get Adjustments for Better Rewards in Higher Tiers

Loot Boxes made their return to Overwatch 2 at the start of Season 15, and while players have been enjoying them so far, the developers quietly made a change that wasn’t mentioned in any of the recent patch notes. A recent hotfix for Loot Boxes has adjusted all Souvenirs to be of Rare quality, which may seem like a small tweak but has a big impact.

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With Season 15, all Souvenirs were downgraded from Epic to Rare, likely aiming to make Epic rewards in Loot Boxes feel more exciting. pic.twitter.com/7huvM29s4Z

— Overwatch Cavalry (@OWCavalry) February 25, 2025

For those who aren’t familiar, Souvenirs are small items that your character can use as unique emotes in-game. While each Souvenir is different, the emote itself is always the same. These items are fun but not very desirable as Loot Box drops. With this change, the developers have made it so that Souvenirs will no longer appear in Epic-tier Loot Boxes.

This has a significant effect because it ensures that every Epic-tier Loot Box you receive will be free from Souvenirs, allowing room for more sought-after rewards like skins, victory poses, emotes, weapon charms, and highlight intros. Ultimately, this change improves Epic-tier loot by removing less-desirable items while still keeping Souvenirs available in standard boxes - it's a win-win.

With Overwatch 2 making small adjustments like this to enhance the experience for both new and returning players in Season 15, we can only imagine the larger changes happening behind the scenes. As we progress through Season 15 and new, exciting content drops, we’ll be sure to keep you updated right here.