Those trying to play the beta are getting an Overwatch 2 login error telling them they failed to connect to the game server. Making things more frustrating is the fact that the error message doesn’t give any helpful information about how to fix it. Unfortunately, this is an issue we’ve seen repeatedly when games go live for the first time, and there isn’t an easy fix.
Why am I getting an Overwatch 2 login error?
The reason behind the Overwatch 2 login error is that too many people are trying to connect at once. The closed beta just went live, and the servers are being overwhelmed. So the only real fix is to keep trying to connect and hope that you’ll eventually be able to get into the server. People are actively playing on all platforms, so once you get in, the game should be running fine.
Of course, there is the off chance that the problem might be on your end. You can run through standard troubleshooting tips if you suspect that’s the case. Reset your PC or console, modem, and router, and see if that helps. Also, make sure that the ports are open on your router to allow the game to connect to the servers. Other than that, there’s not much you can do but wait.
It seems like no matter how many game launches we go through that the same thing happens every time, especially with Activision Blizzard games. Overwatch 2 is the (kinda) sequel to an incredibly popular game, so it’s no wonder that people are crowding the servers to be among the first to play it. Blizzard had said they were rolling invites out in waves to alleviate this sort of thing. However, enough people might have purchased the Watchpoint Pack, which includes beta access, to negate their attempt.
