Overwatch 2: How to merge your accounts
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Overwatch 2 is on the way, and as it supports full cross-progression regardless of where you choose to play, naturally the account system will work a bit differently compared to the original game. You’ll want to merge your accounts for Overwatch 2, allowing you to take advantage of the cross-progression system.
If you’re confused as to how this will work, don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here’s how to merge your accounts, so you’re all set for the cross-progression future that awaits in Overwatch 2.
Why do I need to merge my accounts in Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2is using a new unified cross-progression system, allowing players to take their progress with them wherever they go. This means that it doesn’t matter whether you’re playing on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or Nintendo Switch, you’ll make progress regardless. For this system to work however, this account merge has to happen. Overwatch 2 requires a Battle.net account to play, so there isn’t any other option.
How to merge accounts in Overwatch 2
If you’re unsure of how to even begin this progress, don’t worry, as it’s relatively straightforward and Blizzard Entertainment hashelpfully provided informationon the process. You’ll be linking your console accounts to your Battle.net account. This naturally isn’t necessary if you only play on PC, but if you play on console then you’ll need to go through this process.
It’s important to note that you can only linkoneconsole account per platform to your Battle.net account for transferring progress. As an example, you can link your Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo profiles to your Battle.net account, but not three separate Xbox profiles.
Please follow these directions carefully, you will only have one chance to merge each console account to your Battle.net account. If you ever decide to unlink a console account after Overwatch 2 launches, there will be a one-year waiting period before you can link a different account.
1.Start Overwatchon your console.
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Make sure to log in using thecorrect profile.
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If you haven’talready linked your Battle.net accountto your console profile, you can do so now. If you’ve already linked your Battle.net account,skip to step 8.
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To link your Battle.net account, selectOptions.
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Scroll over until you find theLink Accounttab.
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Follow the instructions andscan the QR codewith your mobile device.
7.Log into or createyour Battle.net account.
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With your console profile linked to your Battle.net account, selectAccount Mergeon the main menu.
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Verify that the accountandconsole profile are both correct, thenconfirm account, like in the example picture below.
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You’ll need to repeat this forevery console accountthat you intend to use to play Overwatch 2.
If you’ve followed all the steps correctly, then that’s it, you’re good to go! Ahead of the launch of Overwatch 2, Blizzard Entertainment will be using the account merge information to migrate everything over as part of the process forOverwatch 2 replacing the original Overwatch.
Overwatch 2: What transfers over?
Here’s a full list of everything that will transfer over from Overwatch into Overwatch 2 with account merge, with some important nuances depending on the exact details:
Road to launch
Account merging is open for everyone right now, so get your stuff together, double-check the details, and undergo the process so you’re ready for the launch of Overwatch 2 later this year, where it will likely end up being one of thebest Xbox gamesavailable given the lighter release slate that has been 2022.
Overwatch 2 launched on Oct. 4, 2022, acrossXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC,PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
Overwatch 2: Watchpoint Pack
Overwatch 2 may be a free-to-play game, but anyone can grab the Watchpoint Pack, which includes some bonuses like premium currency and the battle pass for the game’s first season.
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Overwatch 2: Unexpected server error
Some players who have merged their accounts are running into an issue and getting an “Unexpected server error” message. This is one of the currentissues in Overwatch 2that the developers at Blizzard Entertainment are aware of, and are currently working on a fix.
Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
