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Original story (published on November 21, 2022) follows:
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch 2 is a first-person shooter video game and a sequel to 2016’s original Overwatch. It was released on October 4, 2022.
The game introduces cooperative modes while also featuring PVP modes from the original Overwatch. A significant change can be seen in PVP mode where team size has been reduced from six to five.
And as is the case with every newly released video game, Overwatch 2 players also reported several bugs and issues after its initial launch and you can check them out in our dedicated tracker.
With that said, PS5 and PS4 players are now reporting yet another issue with the game where they are unable to join friends or use group invites after the recent update.
Overwatch 2 players can’t join friends or group invite on PS4 or PS5
Gamers are complaining that when they try to play with their friends by selecting ‘join group’ option, it just simply doesn’t work and throws them back to the main menu.
Here are some reports for reference:
The issue appears when a PS5 players tries to play with another on PS4 or vice-versa. Fortunately, we have come across some workarounds that might help you fix this glitch. You can check them below.
Workaround 1:
Workaround 2:
The above-mentioned workarounds should probably help you fix this issue. However, if they don’t, then you’ll have to wait until devs come up with a definitive fix.
– Download the PS4 version and I can group everytime without issue.
– Join a quick play and “Stay as a Team” at the end then dip to remain in group if on PS5.
– Seems cross-gen grouping is bugged atm. Gross, but those 2 options worked for me. (Source)
Unfortunately, Blizzard support hasn’t yet acknowledged this problem. But we hope that they fix it soon since many players aren’t able to play Overwatch 2 with their friends.
Rest assured, we’ll keep an eye out on this matter and inform you as and when we come across anything noteworthy.
Update 1 (November 23, 2022)
10:26 am (IST): A Redditor has suggested a workaround that might help you fix this issue. You can check it out below.
Update 2 (November 24, 2022)
10:17 am (IST): Here’s another workaround suggested by a Redditor that might help you fix the invite issue.
Update 3 (November 25, 2022)
10:43 am (IST): While players continue to report issues with group invite, Blizzard support says that there’s still no ETA for the fix.
Update 4 (November 28, 2022)
10:16 am (IST): Gamers who have installed the PS4 version of the game on PS5 to be able to play with PS4 players can try out these additional steps in order to get the invites to work.
Update 5 (November 29, 2022)
12:02 pm (IST): A Blizzard support member has confirmed that a fix for the group invite issue will arrive with the next major patch in early December.
Update 6 (November 30, 2022)
05:32 pm (IST): The new Season starts on December 6. So, players can expect the patch to fix the issue to go live on the same date if not earlier.
Update 7 (December 01, 2022)
04:13 pm (IST): The Overwatch team has unveiled everything that will be coming in Season 2. However, they have not yet revealed the bug fixes that would be included in the update.
Update 8 (December 05, 2022)
01:23 pm (IST): Blizzard support has confirmed that a fix for the invites-related issue will arrive on December 6.
Update 9 (December 06, 2022)
02:19 pm (IST): Overwatch support has informed players that the patch notes for the upcoming update will be revealed at 10 am PT on December 6. Moreover, devs will host a Twitter Space to discuss it.
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