xQc accidentally opens Overwatch 2 on stream, closes it immediately
Felix “xQc” Lengyel, one of the biggest names on Twitch, started off as an Overwatch pro, and it’s where he really got his start. In a recent stream, xQc went to play some Overwatch, but didn’t pay attention to what he was doing, and launched Overwatch 2 instead.
Breaking into a panic, the streamer quickly closed the game, canceling it before it could fully launch.
The incident began with the streamer stating:
xQc originally planned on just playing some Overwatch with a few of his friends, but did not seem to pay close enough attention to what he was doing. Instead of changing the server, he launched Overwatch 2.
The test server for the game is attached to the regular Overwatch game on the Blizzard app, so mistakes like this are probably not uncommon, but xQc has a humongous viewer base. None of the game was actually shown, but he did launch it live on stream.
The streamer panicked for several moments while closing the game, eventually getting the real Overwatch to load instead. Overwatch 2 information is under embargo right now, meaning pros and streamers who have access aren’t allowed to disclose any information.
Thankfully, Felix didn’t reveal anything pertinent other than that he has access, so it’s unlikely that any major punishments or problems will befall him.
While it was a mistake, it was still an unfortunate situation for xQc. It could lead to trouble for the streamer down the line, even if he didn’t show anything. That didn’t stop Reddit from having a field day with the clip.
Some users talked about his incredible reaction time, exhibited once he realized he’d made a mistake.
Others were shocked by Activision Blizzard trusting the streamer with sensitive information, not thinking that it was particularly wise.
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