How to possibly fix "Sorry unable to log you in" error in Overwatch 2

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Overwatch 2, finally underway, is one of the most hyped releases of 2022. However, the game has misfired on several issues so far. On its launch, it suffered from numerous network problems and bugs. This has prevented players from accessing the game, getting stuck in long queues, in-game skins & items disappearing, and more.

One of the issues that bothered users the most was that whenever they tried to play Overwatch 2, they were greeted with a "Sorry, unable to log you in" error.

Overwatch 2 is a hero-shooter title from Blizzard Entertainment and is the successor to the extremely popular first-person shooter Overwatch (2016). It is a free-to-play game with two teams of five players, where gamers select 'Heroes' with unique abilities and powers.

This error is not system specific, meaning it can appear on Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC. It prevents users from accessing the game and is likely to occur when starting the title.

There are numerous causes as to why this error might occur. Most of the time, this problem generally relates to server-side issues. On its launch day, Overwatch 2's servers were hit with a massive DDoS attack that crippled their network and left many players unable to login or gets stuck in long queues.

Being a new release, it received tremendous traffic from users across the globe, which overloaded their servers.

Prior to fixing this issue, users need to ensure that the problem isn't server related and that they are online. If they are offline, it's beyond the control of the players.

1) First, make sure you are connected to the Internet. If you use a wireless connection, ensure your signal strength is strong. It is always recommended to go wired when gaming, but if it isn't possible for you, try