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5 Ways to Fix the Unexpected Server Error in Overwatch 2
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Updated onMarch 13, 2024
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Overwatch 2 has had a ton of problems since its launch from game-breaking bugs tosudden disconnecting from matches. One common problem is the unexpected server error preventing you from logging into the game.
What causes unexpected server errors in Overwatch 2?
As other players will attest, you may see red text pop up when you try to log in that readsUnexpected Server Error Occurred. There are a couple of reasons why this happens:
How do I fix unexpected server errors in Overwatch 2?
1. Change region location
Doing this will have you connect to Blizzard servers in other parts of the world that hopefully have better queues. You may experience increased latency and drops in connection speeds, however.
2. Reinstall Overwatch 2
3. Add firewall permissions
4. Update network drivers
If Windows did find an update, you should be good to go and play Overwatch with no issues. This also helps withVoice Chat Error 1002inOverwatch.
Otherwise, we recommend using a third-party tool for driver update searching.
PC HelpSoft Driver Updateris a tool specialized in automatically finding the latest updates for all outdated drivers on your computer. It’s fast and reliable, and it will help you in the long-term maintenance of your drivers.
⇒PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
5. Clear out DNS
DNS or Domain Name System is an internet protocol that is used to identify computers across the internet. By clearing out DNS, or flushing, it removes everything from the cache, thereby refreshing it. Having the cache full can prevent connections, like towards Overwatch 2 servers, from going through.
You may also try to:
With a prolific game company like Blizzard Entertainment, you have your fair share of titles to choose from and subsequent problems to deal with. World of Warcraft players had to deal with their game add-ons resetting after an update.
Solutions for this involve updating those add-onsand copying your account to a new one.Diablo 3 players sometimes have to deal with an avalanche of problemsfrom the game freezing to cinematics not playing.
Fortunately, we have an in-depth guide for that. It may require you to open the Registry Editor to solve Diablo 3 issues.
Feel free to comment below if you have any questions regarding the above processes. Also, do not hesitate to comment about guides you’d like to see or information about any Blizzard game.
More about the topics:Blizzard Entertainment,Overwatch issues,Windows 11
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
