Overwatch 2 just dropped a new Overwatch Season 15 update, bringing back Loot Boxes, adding game-changing Perks, and—wait, what’s this? A brand-new, totally unexplained currency called Hard Light Crystals has appeared in the Hero Gallery. No patch notes. No official word from Blizzard. Just a cryptic blue-colored currency that nobody knows how to use.

According to reports from sites like Overwatch Cavalry and d3watch, Hard Light Crystals might be exclusive to China, where Overwatch 2 recently relaunched. Some speculate they’ll be used for region-specific Loot Boxes, while others think they could be tied to the Hard Light weapon skins from Season 8. Another theory? A duplicate protection currency, rewarding players who already own most cosmetics.

But here’s the thing—Overwatch 2 new patch already has a messy currency system. Between Overwatch Coins, Mythic Prisms, Credits, and Competitive Points, adding another currency just complicates things further. Many players feel overwhelmed by how many different types of in-game money they need to track.

The good news? If Hard Light Crystals are meant only for China, they were likely added to the global client by accident. If they were coming to all regions, Blizzard probably would have made a big deal about them. Either way, expect an official explanation soon. Until then, keep an eye on that Hero Gallery—Hard Light Crystals might just turn out to be something bigger than we expect.

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