New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on June 29, 2022) follows:
Developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch 2 is the second title in the critically acclaimed Overwatch franchise.
The online multiplayer PvP title is currently in beta and unlike the original game, will be free to play on launch.
Overwatch 2 beta crashing on Xbox
Unfortunately, recent reports from Overwatch 2 beta players suggest that the game is crashing on Xbox (1,2,3,4,5).
While some are not getting any error, others say their console turns off due to overheating or insufficient ventilation right when trying to get into a match.
While Overwatch 2 developers are yet to comment on the matter, setting the preferred mode to Balanced seems to be helping with the crashing issue on Xbox.
Overwatch 2 beta login or connection error on PS5
Adding to the trouble, several Overwatch 2 beta testers are getting connection or login error on the PS5 (1,2,3,4,5).
This is preventing many from launching the game, let alone play it. Users have tried restarting their console and reinstalling the game but nothing seems to help.
Thankfully, we stumbled across a workaround that might help Overwatch 2 players fix the connection or login error issue.
It requires players to download the PS app on the phone, search for Overwatch 2 beta and download the PS4 version of the game.
We hope the aforementioned workarounds helped you fix the crashing issue on Xbox and the connection error on PS5.
Rest assured, we will be keeping tabs on further developments on the matter and let you know once the bugs are fixed so stay tuned to PiunikaWeb.
Update 1 (June 29, 2022)
04:40 pm (IST): The support team on Twitter has acknowledged the Overwatch 2 login and connection error on PS5 and said that they are working on a fix. However, there’s no ETA for the same.
Update 2 (October 5, 2022)
09:15 am (IST): Many Overwatch 2 players are reporting that they are facing login issues while trying to access the game.
This issue could be due to ongoing server issues. More on that here.
Update 3 (October 6, 2022)
11:32 am (IST): Blizzard support has confirmed that they have patched an Overwatch 2 server where players are facing login issues.
Moreover, they are working on another server update that will resolve the connection error with the game.
Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated Gaming section so be sure to follow them as well.
We’re also adding nodes to ease the pressure of our player database being overloaded. Adding nodes requires replication of data, which inherently adds more pressure to an already stressed system, so we’re doing it slowly to not cause any further disruption. (Source)
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