Overwatch 2

2022 - 10 - 5

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Blizzard says Overwatch 2 servers experiencing "mass DDoS attack" (Eurogamer.net)

Players have reported unexpected server errors and difficulties joining Overwatch 2 games throughout the evening following today's free-to-play launch, with ...

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. "Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers," he wrote. "Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage.

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Overwatch 2 under "mass DDos attack" on launch, says Blizzard (VG247)

Overwatch 2 has been experiencing server issues and a "mass DDoS attack" on its launch.

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Overwatch 2: What is LC-208 error and how to possibly fix it? (Sportskeeda)

One of the most hyped games of 2022, Overwatch 2, is finally underway. However, the title's launch has dissatisfied players as they faced several network ...

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Overwatch 2 server error woes plague launch of Blizzard FPS (PCGamesN)

Overwatch 2 server error issues are preventing players from being able to play the new Blizzard FPS game sequel, with reports of a DDoS attack on the free ...

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Overwatch 2 queue times look to be improving following a rocky ... (GamesRadar+)

Yesterday, Overwatch 2 launched at precisely 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET/8 p.m. BST, bringing the new generation of the hero shooter to players. As this Reddit (opens ...

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Overwatch 2: How to fix 'player is in a different version of Overwatch ... (HITC)

Overwatch 2 players are encountering an error which says a 'player is in a different version of the game,' and here's how to fix OW2 issue.

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Overwatch 2 launch scuppered by two DDoS attacks and bugs (Metro)

Blizzard Entertainment is already having to contend with server issues, bugs, and lots of frustrated players following Overwatch 2's launch.

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Is Overwatch 2 down? How to check Blizzard servers status (Radio Times)

The Overwatch 2 servers hit some trouble at launch, but are they back up and online now? Here's how to find out.

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Overwatch 2 LC 208 error – How To Fix (HITC)

The “Disconnected from Game Server (LC-208)” error has also reared its ugly coded face thanks to the number of players bombarding the servers with log-on ...

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Overwatch 2 Hit with DDoS Attack on Launch Day (VGChartz)

Blizzard Entertainment released Overwatch 2 today as free-to-play title, however, players have been dealing with long wait [...]

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Overwatch 2 servers are down following a 'mass DDoS attack' on ... (Video Games Chronicle)

Blizzard says it's working to resolve issues stopping players from accessing the game…

“We are humbled by the excitement of players and will continue to focus on issues and get players into the fun! Other features like in-game chat and the game’s competitive mode are also locked until new players have met certain requirements. “Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage. This is causing a lot of drop/connection issues.” “Teams are working hard on server issues with Overwatch 2,” he tweeted. [Overwatch 2](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/overwatch-2/) servers have been hit by a “mass” distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the game’s launch day.

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Blizzard says Overwatch 2 servers are under 'mass DDoS attack ... (Economic Times)

On the launch day of Overwatch 2, the games servers experienced DDoS attacks that prevented players from joining the free-to-play launch.

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Overwatch 2 achievements guide: Full list of trophies & achievements (Radio Times)

The full list of Overwatch 2 trophies and achievements, including six new achievements based on new heroes Sojourn, Junker Queen and Kiriko.

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Overwatch 2: 5 Best Support Heroes (Game Rant)

Here's which support heroes and healers look to be the strongest in Overwatch 2, so far.

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'Overwatch 2' Has Review Scores, Somehow (Forbes)

An entire piece of the promised Overwatch 2, PvE campaign missions, is still missing with no release date and no pricing, as that aspect's meant to be paid, ...

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Overwatch 2: Tips for Push Mode (IGN India)

Overwatch 2 is the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment's acclaimed team-based game, building upon the original's battle-honed foundation and ...

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How to fix the “different version of 'Overwatch'” issue in 'Overwatch 2' (NME.com)

Can't invite friends to 'Overwatch 2' thanks to an error claiming they have a different version of 'Overwatch'? Here's how to fix it.

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Activision Blizzard's Overwatch 2 Hit With Cyberattack at Launch (Hindustan Times)

Activision Blizzard was hit with a cyberattack, causing connectivity issues during the launch of Overwatch 2 video game.

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'Overwatch 2' launch plagued by DDOS attacks and disconnects (The Washington Post)

“Overwatch 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to Blizzard's hero shooter “Overwatch,” launched Oct. 4 but many fans eager to play were plagued with ...

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Overwatch 2 characters locked: All you need to know (Sportskeeda)

Overwatch 2 is finally available for everyone to play. Blizzard launched the game globally on October 4 at noon PDT.

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You Can't Play Overwatch 2 Right Now Because It's Under Attack (Kotaku)

Blizzard president Mike Ybarra tweeted that there's been an external attack on the Overwatch 2 servers.

Kotaku reached out to Blizzard about when the servers will be back to full capacity but did not receive a response by the time of publication. [Save 60%Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp](https://stacksocial.com/sales/corner-floor-lamp?aid=a-efnv1nsd&utm_source=theinventory.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=corner-floor-lamp_042321&utm_term=scsf-484675) [launched today](https://kotaku.com/overwatch-2-release-time-blizzard-gameplay-changes-tips-1849615186), and people have been [reporting](https://twitter.com/n3rdy_overwatch/status/1577383533827465217?s=20&t=Y2XPH7a3EmZ94W5awffjjg) obscenely long [wait](https://twitter.com/OvertimeGG/status/1577400072069091328?s=20&t=Y2XPH7a3EmZ94W5awffjjg) times, with some sitting behind [tens of thousands of players](https://twitter.com/HomieHotDog/status/1577378164388470784?s=20&t=9eA5_9-09aBYVpG-vGbF9w). Blizzard’s new free-to-play shooter is intended as a complete replacement for the original Overwatch, which just saw its servers go offline yesterday after six years. There have been [other launch issues](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/t/overwatch-2-known-issues-october-4-2022/694774), such as missing cosmetics, missing match histories, and buggy cameras. If you’ve been having trouble getting into Overwatch 2 on launch, you’re not alone.

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Overwatch 2 launch marred by ongoing DDoS attacks (TechCrunch)

Ever since Overwatch 2 went live on Tuesday, it's been beset by problems, including a DDoS attack that cratered launch day play.

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Overwatch 2 phone number requirement axed by Blizzard amid ... (Polygon)

Overwatch 2 players with a connected Battle.net account should be able to bypass SMS Protect, meaning most won't need a phone number just to play the game.

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'Overwatch 2' Is Dropping The SMS Protect Phone Number ... (Forbes)

Blizzard has apologized for the game's rocky launch and provided an update on the state of affairs.

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Overwatch 2 Was Barely Playable Last Night, But At Least The ... (Kotaku)

Overwatch 2's servers might've been horrendous on launch but its memes were well worth the wait.

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Overwatch 2: How to Get Overwatch Coins (Game Rant)

This guide details how to get Overwatch Coins, a currency in Overwatch 2 that is used to buy skins, the Premium Battle Pass, and more.

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The 'Overwatch 2' Team Has Addressed Some Server Issues, But ... (Forbes)

Overwatch 2 had about as rough a launch day as possible, thanks to DDoS attacks. Blizzard is slowly but surely getting things back on track.

Fingers crossed Blizzard can right the ship quickly so that we can all simply enjoy [a very fun video game](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/04/overwatch-2-review-a-bold-step-forward-for-the-most-part/). [follow my Forbes blog](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/?sh=10d0f79e322c)! Logging out and back in should resolve that (if you don’t mind potentially having to wait in a long queue to get back in). [hardly have had a rougher launch day](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/05/overwatch-2s-brutal-launch-day-issues-were-the-cherry-on-top-of-a-messy-debut/). While waiting to get into Overwatch 2, many players have seen the number of people ahead of them in the queue fluctuate. Another server update is in progress that should reduce the number of disconnects players are encountering in-game. However, adding more nodes will take a little time. In addition, Blizzard is adding more nodes to lessen the pressure on the player database, which is getting overloaded. "This process is usually invisible to players, but was being seen in real time. However, for the time being, you’ll still likely have to endure queues as you try to get into the game. The servers were also hit with two DDoS attacks, which required an [“all hands on deck” response from the Overwatch team.](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/04/overwatch-2-servers-are-being-barraged-in-a-ddos-attack/) “Players may still experience unexpected errors, but servers are beginning to stabilize,” a message on the Battle.net launcher now reads.

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'Overwatch 2' Ditched The Looking For Group Option (Forbes)

It would have been nice to get a bit more detail about the console updates in these patch notes. I was able to play one game on Switch before dinner last night ...

[follow my Forbes blog](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/?sh=10d0f79e322c)! [SMS Protect](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/01/how-to-pre-download-overwatch-2-and-set-up-sms-protect/) [Ping System](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/04/26/overwatch-2s-ping-system-is-an-excellent-quality-of-life-upgrade/?sh=460a629c7e98) [Shop 2.0](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/09/29/overwatch-league-skins-are-way-more-expensive-in-overwatch-2/) Although we already knew the bulk of the other major Overwatch 2 changes it’s helpful to see them all laid out in a clear format. [New Challenge System](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/03/overwatch-2s-challenges-are-the-fastest-way-to-level-up-the-battle-pass-without-paying/) You won’t be able to create or edit custom games in the Workshop for the time being. So I haven’t been able to check out the release build there. [Battle Pass starting with Season One](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/03/overwatch-2-season-1-battle-pass-and-everything-in-it-explained/) [Updated Competitive mode](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2022/10/02/overwatch-2-competitive-mode-rewards-explained/) You have the option to keep playing as a group with teammates you were matched with too. I’ve no idea why Team 4 would think it’s a good idea to remove that, unless it relies on a code base that isn’t compatible with the upgraded engine or something. It’s a broad overview of the new stuff in the game, most of which was already known. But there are a few things worth calling out — especially in terms of what’s no longer available.

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