Overwatch 2 has finally launched for all platforms. Fans around the globe were excited to get their hands on the new game, however, it was met with disappointment. Unfortunately, it is plagued with several network issues at the moment. Reports suggest that users are either unable to log in or face long queue times.
Overwatch 2 is a first-person shooter game where two teams of five players each compete to achieve the match's objective. Before the battle, they select from a roster of available "Heroes" who possess unique abilities.
This article takes a closer look at the causes and some possible fixes for the network problems.
Login errors and long queue times arise when too many people are trying to join the server at the same time. Due to its recent launch, it is not surprising that fans are all trying to access the game simultaneously.
This has left many users either stuck on the 'In Queue' screen or greeted with the "Login Error: Failed to connect to game server. Please try again at a later time" error message.
These errors generally tend to occur with respect to the game's server. Since many players are simultaneously trying to access Overwatch 2, the servers are overloaded and deny further access.
While these issues generally appear due to the server, users can also face it in the following instances:
These issues are most likely to arise due to heavy traffic or server shutdown. However, if the problem lies on the player's end, here are some possible fixes they can implement:
For PC users, try changing Overwatch 2's region on Battle.net. If servers in one location are overloaded or down, then proceed to select a server from a different region.
In order to do this, follow the steps below:
If the above fix doesn't work, then
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