Most Overwatch 1 PC and console players will have put more time into unlocking skins than any other cosmetic item. Personalizing hero appearances is a huge part of the overwatch experience, and one of the biggest incentives for competing in timed events and completing weekly challenges.
Thankfully, Overwatch 1 skins will transfer along with all the rest of your cosmetics when completing an account merge. Simply follow the instructions above and you’ll soon have access to all your character skins in Overwatch 2, which you can double-check from the main menu by clicking on Heroes.