Overwatch 2 just got a mysterious new currency called Hard Light Crystals, though its source and purpose are currently unknown. Likely intended only for use in China, this currency can currently be seen in the Overwatch 2 Hero Gallery’s filter options.
Recently, Overwatch 2 released its massive Season 15 update, adding Loot Boxes and game-changing Perks to the first-person shooter. The content update has been so well-received that Overwatch 2’s rating on Steam is slowly crawling up from being the worst-reviewed game on the platform.
In light of recent content updates and reveals, Overwatch 2 is seeing a noticeably positive trend in its reviews on the FPS's Steam page.
However, Overwatch 2 added something else new to the game in Season 15 that wasn’t documented in the patch notes. While exploring the Hero Gallery in Overwatch 2, a currency called Hard Light Crystals can be seen in the Edit Filters menu, though it is currently not associated with any in-game cosmetics. Sporting a unique light blue coloration, the exact purpose or source of this new currency is unknown.
Several reports from sites like Overwatch Cavalry and d3watch claim Hard Light Crystals are supposed to...