The Overwatch 2 “Account merge not working” error is the last thing players want to see when playing the game for the first time. What should be a painless process can turn into a real headache. Thankfully, there are some workarounds to help solve the issue. Here’s how to fix the Overwatch 2 “Account merge not working” error on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Overwatch 2 “Account merge not working” error fix
To fix the Overwatch 2 “Account merge not working” error, players will want to:
- Reboot the game.
- Rebooting the game forces the game servers to recheck the account.
- Play without merging.
- Playing the game without merging will allow you to at least experience the game.
- Accounts can then be merged later for all character unlocks.
- Monitor the known issues page.
- Known issues are listed here. If it’s listed, then Blizzard is aware and working to fix it.
- Keep an eye on the official Overwatch Twitter account for any updates.
It’s likely that the Overwatch 2 “Account merge not working” error is tied to the server issues that the game is currently facing due to demand and the claimed DDOS attacks.
The load on the servers should let up in the next few days, which should hopefully mean more players are able to successfully merge their accounts.
For other Overwatch 2 guides, check out how to fix the Watchpoint Pack not working issue here. Wondering what that pesky “LC-208” error means? Here’s the explainer and possible solutions.
