RIP to Overwatch’s loot boxes. After helping normalize the gambling-like microtransaction system in video games, Blizzard has announced that a massive change is coming to the character shooter’s loot box system in the upcoming sequel: They are being removed entirely. In its place, a more traditional storefront like those seen in Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone will emerge. Players will then presumably be able to cherry-pick which skins and cosmetics bundles they prefer rather than roll the dice on randomized boxes.
