Overwatch 2 players get free Nihon Genji skin

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Update Genji’s loadout with this stylish skin!

Overwatch 2 players who are also members of Prime Gaming can now add the Nihon Genji skin to their collection! Read on for the instructions on how to do this and how to get a trail for Prime Gaming if you don't already have a membership.

Overwatch 2 Nihon Genji skin

To unlock the free Nihon Genji skin in Overwatch 2, visit Prime Gaming's homepage and type in "Overwatch 2" in the search bar.

How to unlock the Nihon Genji skin in Overwatch 2 (Image via Prime Gaming)
How to unlock the Nihon Genji skin in Overwatch 2 (Image via Prime Gaming)

Next, click on the "Claim" button located under the offer. This takes leads to a page that's unique to you. Once you're there, press the "Get in-game content" button to unlock the Nihon Genji skin.

Claiming the free Genji skin (Image via Prime Gaming)
Claiming the free Genji skin (Image via Prime Gaming)

The next time you log in to Overwatch 2, the Genji skin should be in your list of cosmetic items for him.

Launch Overwatch 2 to equip the skin (Image via Prime Gaming)
Launch Overwatch 2 to equip the skin (Image via Prime Gaming)

Press the "Equip" button to check out how it looks with the cyborg ninja's emotes, highlight intro, and victory poses!

Epic Nihon Genji skin screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Epic Nihon Genji skin screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

This epic Nihon Genji skin, in particular, has a cool effect where he leaves a red trail in the Unsheathing the Sword highlight intro. So jump into they fray, earn that play-of-the-game spot, and show off what this Genji skin has to offer!

Genji's Unsheathing the Sword highlight intro (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Genji's Unsheathing the Sword highlight intro (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

How to get Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming skins

  1. Sign up for a free Amazon Prime trial
  2. Visit Prime Gaming's website and locate the free skin
  3. Verify your linked Blizzard account and claim the item
Nihon Genji's blade (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Nihon Genji's blade (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The Nihon Genji skin is free for players who have Prime Gaming, and Prime Gaming comes with a subscription to Amazon Prime plus its Twitch benefits. Therefore, if you're not already a member of Amazon Prime, then you can sign up for a free trial. Just remember to cancel it on time if you don't wish to continue with the membership after the trial is over.

How to get free Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming items (Image via Prime Gaming)
How to get free Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming items (Image via Prime Gaming)

To get started, on your Amazon Prime trial, visit Prime Gaming's website and click on any "Try Prime" button. Next, follow the simple instructions on how to set everything up, including linking your accounts to your Battle.net one.

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