Overwatch 2's Phone Number Requirement Update Is Still Problematic
In a bid to smooth over its tumultuous launch, Overwatch 2 is amending its requirements that players must use their phone numbers in order to access the game, but even this latest update still has its issues that Blizzard has yet to address. Among several emerging controversies and bugs surrounding Overwatch 2 from an insufficient Battle Pass to locked playable characters, one of these contentions was the requirement of players to input their phone number as part of Overwatch 2's attempt to safeguard against disruptive behavior and cheating. This, however, began to cause altogether new issues on its own.
Though some players had no problems when entering their phone numbers and accessing the game, other players were unable to overcome this barrier to entry as either they were rejected due to the kind of phone they used or if they didn't have a phone of their own. Predominantly affecting players unable to afford higher-end phone contracts or younger players unable to buy a phone for themselves, many have expressed frustration and distress at the policy, arguing that the decision feels discriminatory against these players. Even after Blizzard updated its policy to utilize Battle.net as damage control, this still remains problematic.
The Pros and Cons of Overwatch 2's Hero Unlock System
Though it might seem unusual to ask for a phone number to play an online game, Overwatch 2 is relying on something called SMS Protect, a system designed to verify legitimate phone numbers and exclude instances of fraud or scams. Adding this to Overwatch 2, as the developer explains, is meant to combat disruptive behavior and likely will provide the tools Blizzard needs to tackle cheating or take action against users breaking its rules. However,
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