Overwatch 2: How to unlock the new Galactic weapon skins?

The new skins are amazing

Overwatch 2 Season 15 is now live and is having a huge success among its players and fanbase. This season has introduced the perks system, a new hero trial and many other things. One of these things is the new Galactic weapon skins.

These cosmic-themed versions are a must-have for gamers eager to show off their competitive abilities. Let’s check out more details in this article.

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Steps to unlock Galactic weapon skins

If you want to unlock the new Galactic weapon skins, then you must have to play the Overwatch 2’s Competitive mode. These skins are the exclusive rewards and here’s how you can get them easily:

• Grind Competitive Mode: Begin by playing Competitive matches. Wins give you 10 Competitive Points, while draws earn you 5. Losses? Zero points, so aim for victory!
• Go to the Hero Gallery: To access the gallery, go to the main menu and select “Heroes”.
• Pick Your Hero: Choose the character you want to equip with a Galactic weapon.
• Find the Weapon Variants Tab: Scroll down to “Weapon Variants” to view all possible possibilities.
• Preview the galactic skin: To check out the skin, select “Galactic”—it varies significantly depending on the hero skin you have equipped. For example, Happi Genji has a sleek purple-green mix, whereas Hangzhou Spark Home Genji has glowing purple-pink shurikens and a sword.
• Unlock and Equip: Once you’ve saved up 3,000 Competitive Points, click “Unlock” to claim it, then “Equip” to display it in your next match in Overwatch 2.

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The key to equipping these skins lies in earning the Competitive points that can be only earned by Competitive play. You’ll earn 10 points for each win and 5 for each draw—consistent performance will get you to 3,000 points. Bonus tip: End-of-season rank incentives can provide a significant point bump, so moving up the ladder pays you in Overwatch 2.

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