The anticipated Overwatch 2 is finally here on just about every kind of gaming platform available, and although the servers for the original have been completely shut down, there’s hope for the new game to fill its shoes. Until then, players can expect to run into problems at just about every corner. A certain problem players are currently experiencing is one that, during peak gaming hours, makes it so that they can’t properly load into a game.
However, players have discovered a way around this issue with a clever workaround. To start loading into matches once again in Overwatch 2, players simply need to switch their servers in order to remedy the problem. “How is that done?,” you ask. We’ll explain all you need to know about how you can switch servers in Overwatch 2. Let’s check out the steps below!
How to Switch Servers in Overwatch 2
With a game as new as Overwatch 2, there are sure to be server issues with congestion as the title experiences some growing pains over the first few weeks or even months of its existence. Luckily for you, there’s already a remedy that’s sure to get you out of trouble and back into the game.
It’s important to note that while you can most definitely switch servers in Overwatch 2 to expedite your chances of getting into a game, there’s no way to check the population of servers when switching between them. So it will be a journey of trial and error as you test the waters of each one you switch to.
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How to Switch Overwatch 2 Servers on PC
- To switch servers, simply click on the globe icon within the Battle.net launcher, located next to the Play button that displays after selecting Overwatch 2.
- Next, choose which region you’d like to connect to from the dropdown.
- Lastly, just hit the Play button, launch the game, and play as usual!
How to Switch Overwatch 2 Servers on Console
As it currently stands, there’s, unfortunately, no way to change servers or regions in Overwatch 2 if playing on a gaming console. As there’s no game launcher to interact with, you aren’t given the option to switch it. This means, that whatever region your console is typically connected to is going to be where it stays when looking for matches.
But that’s all there is to know about how to switch servers in Overwatch 2! Be sure to check out some of our other helpful guides that will help you get Overwatch 2 back up and running smoothly.
