Overwatch 2 Steam sales skyrocket after Pink Mercy release

Players can support Breast  Cancer Research Foundation by buying the Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch 2, Pink Mercy
Players can support Breast Cancer Research Foundation by buying the Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 Steam sales have skyrocketed after the Pink Mercy release. It has reached the fourth place in worldwide Steam sales ranking. There was increasing demand for this cosmetic which caught the developer's attention translating to its launch in the OW2 item shop.

Fans have shown massive support after the Pink Mercy release. The revenue generated from this skin has contributed to donations for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

This article will take a look at the Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch 2.


What is Pink Mercy and how is it affecting Overwatch 2 sales on Steam?

The Pink Mercy is a charity event skin for Mercy who is a Support class healer in Overwatch 2. It was initially launched in the game to aid Breast Cancer research, but the skin has now made a comeback in Season 11.

Blizzard Entertainment has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), pledging to donate the entire purchase price of the Pink Mercy skin and the Rose Gold Mercy Bundle to the foundation.

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The cause has received significant support from fans as evidenced by the high volume of Pink Mercy skin purchases. The sheer number of in-game purchases after the launch of this cosmetic item has put Overwatch 2 in fourth place in terms of global Steam sales ranking.

The Overwatch 2 Pink Mercy skin can be purchased for €14.99 from the Overwatch 2 item store, Steam, PS5 store, and Battle.net game client. The skin features Mercy in an elegant pink color scheme with white and silver accents.

Gamers who want to get a rare Mercy skin and want to take part in a noble cause can buy this skin, but they have to make haste as this cosmetic will be available in the store for a limited time.

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