Overwatch 2 server availability and recommendations

Regretfully, as is sometimes the case with online games, the massive influx of players at launch caused the Overwatch 2 servers to falter a little. As an alternative to waiting in the many Overwatch 2 queues that appeared around launch, we are here to assist you in checking the server status. To assist you be sure you're on the speedier one, we also offer some tips.

Though there could be some solutions available, Overwatch 2 unfortunately lacks the ability to choose your server, despite changing a few things from the first game. See our guides on Overwatch 2 characters, Overwatch 2 maps, and Overwatch 2 skins for more advice and the most recent information.

Do the servers for Overwatch 2 not work?

Multiple DDoS assaults have caused the Overwatch 2 servers to go down often, which has resulted in crashes and lengthy wait times to play the game. There are a few ways to find out their status, though:

  • The official Overwatch Twitter account
  • Overwatch 2 Blizzard support page
  • Down Detector, a website with real-time status and outage information

We're confident you can discover out about the Overwatch 2 servers' status, whether it's via the Twitter page, Down Detector, or one of the forums on Blizzard's support website.

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Is it possible to switch Overwatch 2 servers?

Unfortunately, you are unable to choose the exact Overwatch 2 server that you want to play on. There isn't an in-game option in Overwatch to switch servers. Instead, it uses your location to determine which server is the quickest for you.

An agent from Blizzard's technical forum offers the following advice: Use Quickplay or Arcade instead of the practice range if you want to be able to know which servers you are connected to. A connection problem may be present if you are in North America but are connected to other areas for competitive and quickplay.

Therefore, if for some reason you've ended yourself on a Korean server, it may be the result of a problematic connection. To guarantee that you're on the optimal server, adhere to following instructions provided by Blizzard Support:

  • Reset your network devices to make sure your router hasn’t become flooded with data
  • If you’re using a wireless connection, optimize your internet connection to rule out a connection issue
  • Update your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues
  • Release and renew your IP and flush your DNS to resolve any network conflicts
  • Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources

If you take all these precautions, maybe you won't have any Overwatch 2 server problems other than the unavoidable. Our Overwatch 2 phone number, Overwatch 2 tier list, and Overwatch 2 battle pass guidelines are available if you need more guidance.

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