{"id":656,"date":"2025-06-30T17:32:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T17:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/?p=656"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:00:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:00:28","slug":"overwatch-2-season-17-battle-pass-whats-included-and-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/overwatch-2-season-17-battle-pass-whats-included-and-is-it-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass: What\u2019s included and is it worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"686\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A gaming monitor displaying characters from Overwatch 2, set in a cozy, dimly-lit room\" class=\"wp-image-192326 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overview-of-the-Overwatch-2-Season-17-Battle-Pass-and-Its-Value.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Season 17 is all about retro gaming, with some school-themed academia on the side \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443e4d03\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tldr-8\">TL;DR<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overwatch 2\u2019s season 17 battle pass was released on June 25, 2025.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The battle pass contains cosmetics and items that relate to the season&#8217;s main themes of retro gaming and academia.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>It costs 1,000 Overwatch coins to unlock the premium version of the battle pass.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The battle pass is worth it for those interested in the 8-bit gaming cosmetics.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9f367b;color:#9f367b\" \/>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443e581b\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Overwatch 2\u2019s 17th season\u2013Powered Up\u2013has not long dropped, and it features an all-new battle pass with a range of cosmetic items for players to enjoy. Some of these items are available for free as players level up, but some are only available with the premium battle pass, which costs 1,000 Overwatch coins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443e603f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>We\u2019re going to be looking at the OW season 17 battle pass in more detail to see exactly what players can get for free and what is included in the premium version. We will also consider whether the contents of the battle pass are worth the price of admission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443e68dc\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"what_is_the_overwatch_2_season_17_battle_pass-2\">What is the Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443e70f7\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The latest <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/esports-titles\/shooters\/overwatch\">Overwatch 2<\/a> battle pass is based on the two themes of season 17. These two themes are 8-bit retro gaming and school\/academia. These are two contrasting aesthetics, but they work well together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443e78d4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The video game themes balance the school themes nicely, thanks to the connection between students, be they high school or college students, and gaming\/video game arcades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443e81a1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>There are a variety of Overwatch cosmetics included in the season 17 battle pass, including skins, voice lines, sprays, and weapon charms, to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443e89c1\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"what_is_included_in_the_overwatch_2_season_17_battle_pass-2\">What is included in the Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Three colorful characters from Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass gather around an arcade machine, showcasing a lively and fun gaming atmosphere\" class=\"wp-image-192320 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-is-included-in-the-Overwatch-2-Season-17-battle-pass-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 8-bit cosmetics are the standout features of Overwatch 2\u2019s latest battle pass \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443e9364\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at everything that is included in the battle pass, including both the free and premium items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443e9bb5\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_1-2\">Tier 1<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Reinhardt: 8-Bit&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bitmari<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overwatch Academy<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sombra: That\u2019s Rad<\/td>\n<td>Highlight Intro Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Legendary Loot Box<\/td>\n<td>Loot Box<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zenyatta: Coin Collect<\/td>\n<td>Victory Pose Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Horang<\/td>\n<td>Weapon Charm Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>200 Overwatch Coins<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443ea8d1\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_2-2\">Tier 2<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Genji: Arcade Groove<\/td>\n<td>Emote Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pachipreppy<\/td>\n<td>Souvenir Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overwatch Academy<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deadlock Club<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delinquent Cole<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Freja: Teach You A Lesson<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Venture: Out of Memory<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cassidy: Deliquent Cole&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443eb479\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_3-2\">Tier 3<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Junkrat: Tinkering<\/td>\n<td>Victory Pose Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Junker Queen: I Don\u2019t Play Games<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Professor Fawkes<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Professor Fawkes<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Horang\u2019s Tassel<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ticking Clock&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Harmony<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Junkrat: Professor Fawkes<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443ec004\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_4-2\">Tier 4<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Reinhardt: Coin Collect<\/td>\n<td>Emote Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Reinhardt<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ana: At Ease<\/td>\n<td>Victory Pose Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overwatch Academy<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Legendary Loot Box<\/td>\n<td>Loot Box<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Low Polymari<\/td>\n<td>Weapon Charm Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Crown<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orisa: 8-Bit<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443ecb79\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_5-2\">Tier 5<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cassidy: Shut Eye<\/td>\n<td>Victory Pose Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D.Va: Winnable<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sakura Ana<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sakura Emblem<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wrecking Ball: Game Over<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Horang D.Va<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>200 Overwatch Coins<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ana: Sakura<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443ed6e1\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_6-2\">Tier 6<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Orisa: Coin Collect<\/td>\n<td>Victory Pose Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Sombra<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Virus<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Sombra<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sophomore Ruiz<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bitmari<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sojourn: Do The Math<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sombra: 8-Bit<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443ee2bc\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_7-2\">Tier 7<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Junkrat: Class Dismissed<\/td>\n<td>Highlight Intro Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Horang D.Va<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Digital Harmony<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Studentemon<\/td>\n<td>Weapon Charm Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Zenyatta<\/td>\n<td>Player Icon Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Low Polymon<\/td>\n<td>Souvenir Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sophomore Ruiz<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zenyatta: 8-Bit<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443eee90\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tier_8-2\">Tier 8<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Item Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Item Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Free\/Premium<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Academy Seal<\/td>\n<td>Weapon Charm Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deadlock Club<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Genji: We Had Homework?<\/td>\n<td>Voice Line Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Genji<\/td>\n<td>Name Card Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>250 Credits<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Legendary Loot Box<\/td>\n<td>Loot Box<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8-Bit Crown<\/td>\n<td>Spray Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 Mythic Prisms<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>200 Overwatch Coins<\/td>\n<td>In-Game Currency<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Genji: 8-Bit<\/td>\n<td>Skin Cosmetic<\/td>\n<td>Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443efa3e\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"is_the_overwatch_2_season_17_battle_pass_worth_it-2\">Is the Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass worth it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Sombra from Overwatch 2 aims a pixel-themed gun inside a retro arcade, wearing a cat-eared helmet and a bright pink backpack with a question mark symbol\" class=\"wp-image-192323 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Is-the-Overwatch-2-Season-17-battle-pass-worth-it-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">So, is the season 17 battle pass worth it? The answer is, yes, kind of \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f03ee\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Whether the Overwatch 2 battle pass is worth the cost is a matter of personal preference, as it all depends on whether each player is interested in the cosmetics and items that are on offer. All in all, though, there is a lot to enjoy about this battle pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f0c2c\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The retro video game theme is the strongest element here, with the academy theme being pushed to the background a little bit. This isn\u2019t too surprising, as most of the academy-themed cosmetic content can only be purchased in separate bundles, while the 8-bit cosmetics are all within the battle pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f1489\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The 8-bit themed OW cosmetics are pretty great too. It is genuinely surprising to see all of the 8-bit-themed skins available in the battle pass, even if some can only be obtained with the premium version. The Reinhardt, Genji, and <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/time-for-another-sombra-overwatch-rework\">Sombra<\/a> skins are the most impressive, but even the Orisa and Zenyatta skins are great. Although these two skins are recolours of their default skins, they have additional animations and effects, which is a nice touch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f1ce6\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The two academy Overwatch skins included are fun and well-made as well. It\u2019s nice to see Junkrat being included, as he has been neglected more often than not as of late. Cassidy\u2019s skin is good, too, but Junkrat\u2019s Professor Fawkes is the more impressive of the two school-themed battle pass skins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f24b1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Ana\u2019s Sakura skin is a bit of a random inclusion, as it doesn\u2019t fit in with either of the two themes. However, it feels impossible to dislike the prettiness of the pink recolour that Ana\u2019s default Overwatch 2 skin gets with Sakura. It might have been better suited for its bundle due to the mismatch between the skin and the other themes, but it\u2019s still an enjoyable skin in its own right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f2ce1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Overall, the season 17 battle pass is surprisingly enjoyable and offers a lot of content, even with the free version. Those who were looking forward to the academia themes within the battle pass might be a little disappointed, as it only includes basic cosmetics and two skins centred around it. The majority of the school content has to be bought separately, and it\u2019s pretty pricey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc443f3554\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"conclusion-8\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-686bc443f3d8e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>If you are interested in the retro gaming theme of Overwatch 2 season 17, and you have a spare 1,000 Overwatch coins in your account (or if you are willing to pay $10), then this battle pass won\u2019t let you down. That being said, the 8-bit video game themes were marketed the most with the new season. Even the title of the new season (Powered Up!) is more focused on those arcade game elements, so it isn\u2019t a surprise that this theme gets the most love within the battle pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-686bc444003a7\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs-8\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751299558788\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When is the Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass out?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Overwatch 2\u2019s Season 17 battle pass was released on June 25, 2025, along with the other updates that were released with the new season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751299560448\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long is the Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass available for?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The season 17 battle pass will be available for two months, as is the case with each season and the individual battle passes that come with them in Overwatch 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751299561375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does the Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass cost?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To unlock the premium version of the battle pass, players need to pay 1,000 Overwatch coins. If they want to unlock the premium version and the first two tiers of the battle pass, this will be more expensive, as it will cost 2,200 Overwatch coins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another option is the Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle, which unlocks everything included in the premium battle pass and 20 tier skips, along with 2,000 Overwatch Coins and two additional legendary skins. The skins that players can get with the Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle are the Sigma Professor de Kuiper skin and the Widowmaker Principal Lacroix skin. Rather than paying for this with Overwatch coins, the Ultimate bundle requires a direct payment of $39.99.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/overwatch-2-season-17-battle-pass-details\">Overwatch 2 Season 17 battle pass: What\u2019s included and is it worth it?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\">Esports Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Season 17 is all about retro gaming, with some school-themed academia on the side \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment TL;DR Overwatch 2\u2019s season 17 battle pass was released on June 25, 2025.&nbsp; The battle pass contains cosmetics and items that relate to the season&#8217;s main themes of retro gaming and academia.&nbsp; It costs 1,000 Overwatch&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":658,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=656"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":662,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656\/revisions\/662"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jstarwear.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}