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 reads Unexpected Server Error Occurred. There are a couple of reasons why this happens:

Bugs – Unfortunately for players, Overwatch 2 did not launch in the best way possible. The free-to-play title has had problems since day one. All you can do is wait for Blizzard Entertainment to fix all the problems plaguing the title. We recommend following the Blizzard Customer Support Twitter account for updates. DDoS attacks – Blizzard Entertainment has gone through multiple DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. Basically, some bad actors are trying to shut down Overwatch 2 and preventing people from playing. The developer has been trying their best to combat these attacks. You’ll have to wait until Blizzard addresses the issue. Tons of people – Many people are trying to play this game. Even if things run smoothly, you may get denied entry because of the people trying to get in. Third-party apps – On the client side of things, it’s possible a VPN or antivirus app is blocking the game from connecting. For antivirus apps, you need one that’s compatible with your OS. Out-of-date software – And it’s also possible that your Windows computer isn’t up to date. It could be missing an important update.

How do I fix unexpected server errors in Overwatch 2?

Before you try any of the more complex solutions, there are a few simple ones that you try out:

Just wait it out. That’s honestly the best thing that you can do. Wait for Blizzard Entertainment to fix all the problems hurting Overwatch 2, however long that takes. Shut the game down and then open it again. Turn off any VPN and antivirus apps that may be getting in the way. If you don’t want to turn off the VPN, there are some less intrusive VPN options. Stay in the Overwatch 2 queue and wait until you’re allowed in. Make sure your PC is actually connected to Wi-Fi or the Ethernet cable is connected. Be sure to check out what to do if you can’t find a Wi-Fi network. Reboot your computer and see if that works. If your Windows 11 PC doesn’t restart, there is a series of solutions that you can try out.

If you’ve tried all that and you still have the server error message appear, try out one of the following solutions.

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. Otherwise, we recommend using a third-party tool for driver update searching. DriverFix is a tool specialized in automatically finding the latest updates for all outdated drivers on your computer. It’s fast and realizable, and all updates are safely installed. SPONSORED

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. 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-ons and copying your account to a new one. Diablo 3 players sometimes have to deal with an avalanche of problems from 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.

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