Overwatch 2 Failed to connect to game server – Fixes

With Overwatch 2's long-awaited launch and the shutdown of Overwatch, you can expect many players to flock to Blizzard's anticipated hero shooter sequel. This will, unfortunately, cause issues or make issues more prevalent, including login errors. This may leave you wondering how to fix the failed to connect to the game server login error in Overwatch 2.

How to fix the Failed to connect to game server - Login Error in Overwatch 2

If you encounter the Overwatch 2 failed to connect to game server error, there are a couple of solutions you can try. The first would be to check your internet connection and restart it if needed. If your internet appears to be running fine, close and restart Overwatch 2. If this does not work, then the issue is likely not on your side but rather that of Blizzard and Overwatch 2 itself.

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If this is the case, then you can only be patient until Blizzard solves the issue. Issues with the server typically cause login errors in Overwatch 2. This could be too many players trying to connect at once, or the servers are undergoing maintenance. Avoiding peak times will help you avoid server overflow, but with maintenance, all you can do is wait.

We recommend checking the Overwatch Twitter and Blizzard support page to see if there are any known issues or current maintenance. This will help you determine any login errors and the ongoing failed to connect to game server issues.

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