Overwatch 2 is now available to play however, some players
have issues connecting, launching or login the game.
Update:
Simple trick massively reduces queues and server problems on
PC
What is this trick? You can choose a game region in
Overwatch, at least on PC. To do this, click on the globe icon in your Battle.net
client.
But if you change the version to
Blizzard is currently suffering from DDoS attacks . Since
the Asian servers are not affected by problems, at least for the time being, we
assume that the attacks are mainly focused on
According to our information, a region change for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch is not possible.
Here, you’ll find all known error codes and we’ll show you some workarounds to fix them. However, if the fixes remain ineffective then you should contact support.
How to fix error code LC-208?
If you've been trying to play Overwatch 2 recently, you're most likely experiencing issues accessing the game. skins, you are disconnected from the servers. In some cases, you will see the error code LC-208. Currently, it's due to a DDOS attack on Blizzard servers that is causing these disconnects. The developer and the Blizzard team are currently working on fixing this issue.
If you encounter LC-208 issue later, here are some tips to try to fix it:
Check your network configuration for any issues with your firewall, router, or port settings.
Reset your network devices to make sure your router hasn't been flooded with data.
If you are using a wireless connection, optimize your internet connection to rule out any connection issues.
Run your console's built-in connection test (Playstation 4) (Xbox One) (Nintendo Switch).
Use your console's Internet browser to perform a Looking-Glass test. This will help you determine if the problem is between your console and our servers.
Error code BC-153 - Access denied
Error code BC-153 was encountered by many players trying to log into the game when Overwatch 2 was launched. The code accompanied the message that a login is not possible. So far there is no official solution.
Since this is a Blizzard server problem, there’s no solid fix. However, you can try the following approaches:
Restarting the game (including the launcher) or the entire system
Check the server status, for example for downdetector
Changing your server region - Keep in mind that a different server region can result in higher transfer rates and thus lead to lag.
A clean install of Overwatch 2
Changing your DNS server
Establish a wired connection – Wired connections are more stable than wireless Internet.
Error Code LC-202 - No Console Connection
Only console gamers have to deal with error codes LC-202. This error prevents your console from connecting to the game. According to support, this error is related to the existence of a BattleTag. If you own a BattleTag and are still encountering this error, try the following steps:
Relink your Battle.net account to your console account.
Check your network: Restart the router, check your network configurations for firewall, router or port problems, optimize your (wireless) connection and run a connection test on your console.
Use the Blizzard Console Browser and Looking-Glass tool to identify possible connection issues between your console and the server.
Error code BC-101 - Client says no
Error code BC-101 tells you that your game client cannot connect to the server. In most cases it is related to your internet connection. You should take the following steps:
Check your network: Restart the router, check your network configurations for firewall, router or port problems, optimize your (wireless) connection and run a connection test on your console.
Under Options → Video you will find the network statistics. Evaluate them using Blizzard's diagnostics.
Console players only: Use the Blizzard Console Browser and Looking-Glass tool to identify possible connection issues between your console and the server.
More error codes
The previously mentioned error codes have been occurring more and more recently.
LS-403 - Ban
The code LS-403 marks suspend or ban your account for violations of Blizzard policies. In this case you will also receive an email with additional information. You can challenge this ban on Blizzard's website
BN-054 and BN-564 - Console server unreachable
These codes are used to signal that the servers are currently down for maintenance. If this is not the case, you can try to relink your accounts.
BN-115 - Unauthenticable
This error code indicates a problem with authentication. Restarting the game should resolve the issue.
WS-37403-7 - PlayStation Network says no
If you're encountering this error, you're having trouble connecting to the PlayStation Network. Try the following steps:
Check your network: Restart the router, check your network configurations for firewall, router or port problems, optimize your (wireless) connection and run a connection test on your console.
Under Options → Video you will find the network statistics . Evaluate them using Blizzard's diagnostics .
Console players only: Use the Blizzard Console Browser and Looking-Glass tool to identify possible connection issues between your console and the server.
Missing cosmetics
Some players noticed that the cosmetic items from Overwatch were not carrying over. This error is currently still being worked on by Blizzard, which is why there is no official solution. We therefore recommend that you wait and see. However, you can try the following solutions:
Change your server location.
Reconnect your accounts.
This is mainly due to too many users currently trying to join the OW 2 at the same time. This results in queues in some or the game crashing at launch for others. Of course, the developers are aware of the problem.
To find out more about the issue you can check the official Overwatch Twitter account. You can also check the Downdetector site, which informs you if there are any problems with the Overwatch 2 servers.
Obviously, there is currently no solution and you will therefore have to wait for the situation to return to normal.
Check out our articles for more OW2 Login Issues
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