Global regulatory bodies have increasingly classified paid loot boxes as a form of gambling, leading Blizzard to remove or alter these mechanics in specific regions:
: To mitigate player frustration, Blizzard eventually added duplicate protection (re-rolling duplicates into new items) and disclosed drop rates . blizzard buy loot boxes
: Overwatch is often credited with popularizing the loot box model in Western gaming. Players received random cosmetic items (skins, emotes, sprays) through gameplay or by purchasing boxes with real money. blizzard buy loot boxes
: The system guaranteed an Epic item every 5 boxes and a Legendary item every 20-25 boxes. blizzard buy loot boxes
