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Even a week after its launch, Overwatch 2 still seems to be facing many performance issues, error codes, and bugs.
Blizzard is having a hard time fixing the problems players are still encountering during their gameplay. Not everyone is having the best time with the latest franchise entry, especially when the shooter keeps crashing every now and then.
One of the most annoying issues that is still occurring in Overwatch 2 is the “Error starting a game” bug. Usually, this occurs when there is an issue with the game files that you have downloaded or if there are issues with the game’s servers.
Hence, while the bug is an incredibly annoying one, it’s not all that hard to fix, and today’s guide will explain how you can fix the “Error starting a game” bug in Overwatch 2.
Fixing the “Error starting a game” bug in Overwatch 2
To fix the “Error starting a game” bug in Overwatch 2, there are a few things that you will be required to do.
1) Updating the shooter to the latest version
Version mismatch is yet another reason that can cause the “Error starting a game” bug in the game. To avoid this, you will be required to update the title to the latest patch, which will also automatically weed out any corrupt files in the system.
If you are on a PC, you can open the Battle.net client, select Overwatch 2 from the Game Launcher, and then click on the settings option and check for the latest updates.
Console users can simply select the game from the home page and press select to have the option.
Upon checking for the new version, the platforms will automatically download the new patch.
2) Updating the graphics drivers
After updating the game, you can also look into updating the graphics driver. NVIDIA and AMD users can update the drivers for their respective cards through the desktop applications.
GeForce for NVIDIA and the Raedon app for AMD will allow you to update the drivers to the latest patch.
3) Repairing Overwatch 2 game files
If you are still facing the issue, you might have corrupted files from the game in the system. To resolve this, you will be required to repair the Overwatch files by making your way to the Battle.net launcher, selecting the game from the library, and then going to settings.
From there, you will get the option to “Scan and Repair” the files, which will automatically start a process that will check the game’s file integrity. Once that ends, the process will repair all the broken files in the game.
4) Closing all background apps
Closing any background app has proven to solve the problem for many players. While this will not be a permanent solution, it will temporarily weed out the problem and allow you to launch the game successfully.
5) Uninstall and reinstall the game
While it's one of the more drastic steps to take, it’s still quite effective. You can look to uninstall and then reinstall the game on your system, which will, in most cases, solve the majority of the issues that Overwatch 2 is still facing.
If you are still facing the “Error starting a game” bug after this, you will either need to wait for the developers to introduce a patch to fix it or submit a ticket to Blizzard Support.
