Is Overwatch 2 down right now (June 28, 2024)? Server status and more explored

Overwatch 2 servers seem to be down after facing massive issues worldwide on June 28, 2024. While some are facing difficulty logging into the game to enjoy Season 11, a few players can't even get past the loading screen of Blizzard's 5v5 Hero shooter. However, you don't need to worry about an error on your end, as other players worldwide are facing the same problems with the game's servers.

With that in mind, this article will shed some light on whether the Overwatch 2 servers are down right now (June 28, 2024).

Current status of the Overwatch 2 servers

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As of this writing, Overwatch 2 servers are down. Numerous players across the world have already expressed their discontent regarding this issue on multiple official forums of the game. Hero shooter enthusiasts can head over to a third-party website Downdetetor to check the current status of the 5v5 Hero shooter's servers.

A plethora of Ovw 2 players have complained about the server issues (Image via Downdetector)

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This issue with the game's servers was also leading to some players being thrown out of a running match, preventing them from grinding the rank ladder. Moreover, they were being put in a rejoin queue, which was progressing slower than usual.

Overwatch 2 enthusiasts who are still facing some kind of anomaly even after the game servers are up, here are some quick troubleshoots they can perform before logging into the Hero shooter:

Ensure that you have a stable internet connection.
Restart the Router to perform a fresh start.
Use Google's DNS settings to ensure the best latency.
Verify the game files to remove any corrupted files.

Despite a huge number of players having already complained about the massive surge in the server issue, people behind Blizzard are yet to acknowledge this issue on the official forums. However, players can soon expect a patch or fix regarding this server issue. In the meantime, we advise them to constantly check the Hero shooter's official forums to get the fix as early as possible.

If you're interested in more news, features, and community pieces regarding this Blizzard's 5v5 Hero shooter, make sure to click on the following articles:

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SoumyaKanti Saha is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda, primarily covering first-person shooter titles. Though he comes from a BCA background, his decision to get into journalism stems from his love for video games. He started his gaming journalism journey at Sportskeeda after serving as a Scholar Trainee at WIPRO for two years and continues producing exceptional articles on games like Overwatch, Call Of Duty, Apex Legends, and Counter-Strike 2. Simply put, he’s capable of covering every FPS title he’s assigned.

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