Overwatch 2 "progression and items missing" after merging PC and console accounts: State of fix, possible reasons, and more

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A sequel to 2016's Overwatch, Overwatch 2 is Blizzard Entertainment’s latest first-person shooter title that was released recently on October 4, 2022. The prequel was a major success in the genre, amassing a considerable loyal fanbase during its six-year run.

Previously, Blizzard had promised a smooth transition experience for all players migrating over to Overwatch 2. The American developers even bridged both games so that older players could carry over the cosmetics and in-game currency that they have accumulated over the years. Unfortunately, the experience has not been very pleasant for most.

There have been numerous reports of players stating that they have lost all their past progression when trying to merge their accounts. Others stated that they had lost partial account data, such as selected cosmetics or currency. This article will go into further detail about the current state of the issue, potential fixes, and possible reasons for it.

Much to the community's delight, Overwatch 2 was recently released, with Blizzard displaying their loyalty to the fanbase by allowing progression, cosmetics, and old currency to migrate over. Unfortunately, the community is now disgruntled about the rocky merging experience, which Blizzard stated would not happen.

Blizzard has acknowledged the widespread issue involving a partial or complete wipe of progression and collectible items in some players' accounts. As of now, there are no static fixes that can be performed to fix this. Checking the game client for updates can be a good precautionary step.

The developers have already begun addressing this problem and resolved it for some players. Once an official fix is ready, the remaining affected players can expect to have their issues