Overwatch 2 is a demanding shooting game that often leads to players encountering numerous bugs, especially around launch times like the recent Oct. 4 early access launch day for Overwatch 2‘s PvP. Some error codes have an easy fix, while others require something on Blizzard’s side to resolve.
Here are all the most well-known errors in Overwatch 2, what they mean, and how to fix them.
Before going through this list and looking for a solution, remember to restart the game, the launcher, your PC, and your connection and repair the game’s file using the Blizzard launcher. Most bugs can be fixed this way without a more complicated approach.
Error code | Meaning | Solution |
BC-101 | Connection timeout on PS4 and Xbox One. | 1. Reset your internet router. 2. Manually set your internet connection. |
BC-124 | Unable to log in on Xbox One. | -Check for console updates. -Reset your internet router and wait for one minute before restarting it. -Unlink and reconnect Xbox profile from Blizzard account. |
BC-153 | Login error, unable to play the game | -Check Downdetector for server status. -Restart your gaming device and router -Change DNS servers -Check for updates for Overwatch 2 |
BN-115 | A connection problem when contacting the Authentication services. | Restart the game. |
BN-564 | “Game in maintenance” message when connecting on PS4. | Untlink and reconnect PS4 profile from Blizzard account. |
HF-5 | Unable to apply update. | 1. Press Win+R. 2. Type %localappdata%. 3. Open Blizzard Entertainment folder. 4. Delete Overwatch 2 file. 5. Repair the game’s files using Blizzard client. |
LC-201 | Unable to log in. | -Check your connection. -Reset your internet router. |
LC-202 | Unable to log in on PS4. | -Unlink and reconnect PS4 profile from Blizzard account. -Reset your internet router. |
LC-208 | Unable to connect to game servers on console. | 1: Check the Overwatch 2 Server 2: Restart the Battle.net Launcher 3: Update Overwatch 2 4: Repair the Overwatch 2 Game Files |
LS-403 | Account has been banned or suspended. | You can appeal a ban or suspension by submitting a support ticket. |
Rendering device has been lost | Performance issue on PC that makes the game crash. | -If your PC is overclocked, set components back to default speeds. -Check if the PC can run Overwatch 2 without overheating. -Repair the game’s files using Blizzard client. -Press Windows + R -> type services.msc -> go to SuperFetch properties -> switch to Automatic and reboot your PC. |
Unable to log in to Overwatch 2 and change profile icon. | General connection issue. | 1. Open service of the Antimalware Service Executable in the Task Manager. 2. Right-click the file with an incomprehensible name (like LahZafjO) and go to Properties. 3. Set Startup type to “Disabled.” |
WS-37505-0 | Connection issue on PS4. | -Verify your connection. -Check in router’s parameters that “TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480” and “UDP: 3478, 3479” are unblocked. |
0XE0010160 | Issue with graphic card drivers. | -Open Overwatch 2 settings -> add “WindowMode = “1” ” to the line. -Delete the Settings folder in Overwatch 2 files. -Update graphic card drivers. |
6-04 –Unknown error | Unable to save highlights. | -Open “Settings_v0.ini” file in notepad, located in Overwatch settings folder -> add “C:\Users\yourusername\Desktop” after “VideoPath =” in the “[MovieExport.1]” section, or create it. -Go to Windows Settings, search for ransomware protection and add Overwatch 2 application to allowed apps or put it off. |
Above is every error code that has given us fits in Overwatch 2. We hope this list eases your trouble. Good luck.
Published: Nov 27, 2023 03:03 pm