Overwatch 2 servers

2022 - 10 - 5

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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 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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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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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 Error LC-208: What It Is And What You Can Do ... (EarlyGame)

If you receive the error code "Error LC-208" or had other problems with your server connection to Overwatch 2, here are a few things you should try to fix…

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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 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 servers struggle with major demand, DDoS hits (GamesHub)

Overwatch 2 is currently struggling with complaints of poor server performance, long load times, and multiple DDoS attacks.

Beyond major server and connection issues, players are also discovering a range of other issues when logging into Overwatch 2 – particularly for those on pre-paid and VOIP mobile phone plans in regions including the United States. Players are being encouraged to exercise patience as teething issues are worked through and resolved, with a fix likely in sight over the coming week. ‘We are humbled by the excitement of players and will continue to focus on issues and get players into the fun!

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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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