Why does Overwatch 2 have a queue? Exploring how you can get into the game's servers
Overwatch 2 players appear to be stuck in a queue that won't let them play.
The game's servers at launch are causing prospective players plenty of frustration. Several errors have been brought to light, including friends not appearing and the queue increasing for no reason.
So, why does Overwatch 2 have a queue? This is to make sure the servers aren't overloaded and that their capacity, in terms of total players, is manageable. Right now, the servers are struggling to keep up.
The original Overwatch did not have a queue, leaving many players to wonder why a queue was implemented for the sequel. However, this decision was made to prevent the servers from crashing.
The move doesn't seem to work, though. A large number of players are trying to get in, making for massive queue times. Moreover, DDoS attacks have nearly ground the servers to a halt.
The queue is a great idea to ensure server longevity at launch, but unforeseen circumstances have extended the waiting period for most players.
Once things are settled, the queue will probably disappear.
Anyone who has tried to play Overwatch 2 knows the problems that the servers are facing. The DDoS attacks, the insanely high number of players attempting to join, and the queue bugs are making it impossible to play the game.
A lot of players are loading into OW2 and finding that there are no people ahead of them in the queue. After a short wait, however, those numbers jump up by hundreds or sometimes even thousands without warning.
The players either have to wait even longer or receive a connection error and start the process all over. It hasn't been a fun time in the first couple of days since OW2 went live.
There is no guaranteed way to play Overwatch 2 as long as the servers are having
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