Overwatch 2: How to Get the Free OWCS Echo Skins &…

Overwatch 2 frequently offers players opportunities to acquire new cosmetics for their favorite heroes, giving them more skin options to select from in the Hero Gallery before heading into a match.

These opportunities vary from Battle Pass rewards or purchases from the Overwatch Shop, to limited-time play-to-earn event cosmetics, Twitch drops, and more. Among the many cosmetics in the game, Esports skins have always been some of the most popular choices, enabling players to support their favorite teams or Overwatch Esports season in-game. During the month of October 2024, players will have the opportunity to obtain two Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) skins for the DPS flier, Echo, for free. If you're wondering how this can be achieved, then you can find all the relevant information in the guide below.

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How to Get the OWCS Echo Skins in Overwatch 2

Similarly to the Twitch drops that occur each season, OWCS skins are earned by tuning in to and continuously watching the Overwatch Champions Series matches on the official channels. In order to receive a reward, players will need to watch for a specific amount of time, earning various rewards such as player icons, souvenirs, and, of course, OWCS skins after meeting the required hours viewed between the dates in which these opportunities are ongoing.

However, before you commit to watching for this amount of time, you will first need to ensure that your Battle.net account is linked to Twitch or Youtube to earn these rewards, as they are a form of drop. If you need some pointers on how to achieve this, instructions for both methods have been included below:

How to Link YouTube to Your Battle.net Account

Open the Battle.net app.
Click on your Gamertag, near your icon in the top right corner. This will open a drop-down menu.
Select My Profile. This will open a new pop-up window.
Navigate to the Links section, click the edit button (shaped like a pencil icon), and then click Add Link.
Select YouTube. This will create a URL, so all you need to do is copy and paste your username to the end of it.
Once complete, the link should look like: https://www.youtube.com//YOURUSERNAMEHERE
Click the Add Link button to confirm and save your changes.
Your YouTube account should now be linked with your Battle.net and ready to receive drops!

Unlike Twitch, it's also important to ensure that your account is linked on the YouTube side, too. You can check this, and set up the link (if needed) by following the additional instructions below:

Login to your YouTube account
Go to your YouTube Connected Apps page
Click Connect next to Battle.net and follow the instructions

How to Link Twitch to Your Battle.net Account

Open the Battle.net app.
Click on your Gamertag, near your icon in the top right corner. This will open a drop-down menu.
Select My Profile. This will open a new pop up window.
Navigate to the Links section, click the edit button (shaped like a pencil icon), and then click Add Link.
Select Twitch. This will create a URL, so all you need to do is copy and paste your username to the end of it.
Once complete, the link should look like: https://www.twitch.tv/YOURUSERNAMEHERE
Click the Add Link button to confirm and save your changes.
Your Twitch account should now be linked with your Battle.net and ready to receive drops!

The Echo OWCS skins are only available for players to earn between the dates of October 5, 2024, and October 6, 2024. This means that players will need to watch a few solid hours to receive both skins, so keeping the stream up in another tab/window or on an additional device may be a handy way to meet these requirements if you're not invested in the OWCS matches themselves.