The Overwatch Contenders is the Tier 2 scene of Overwatch. It is a scouting ground for new players with a potential to join the League. The Contenders are divided into multiple regions and they have several amateur teams playing in them. The Overwatch Contenders and the entire scene below the Overwatch League, however, has received lots of criticism of late. The lack of money in the Tier 2 scene is unnerving for several aspiring professionals. Their inability to provide a decent economic structure to the Tier two scene does not speak well of the game’s potential as an esport.
The Overwatch Contenders: Korea traditionally has had a prize money element as the reward. It was not a lot, but it was still real cash. In a very surprising move, Blizzard has decided to reward the Contenders winners with Battle Coins. These BattleCoins are virtual coins within the game. They do not have any real monetary value and are worthless outside of the game itself.
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