‘Overwatch 2’ No Longer Requires Phone Number for Account, Fixes Server Issues After DDoS Attack

"Overwatch 2's" launch day for the world was met with massive problems, and it is because the game saw DDoS attacks and server issues in connecting to the company's infrastructures. Moreover, Activision Blizzard is already taking back their initial decision to require phone numbers for creating new accounts, but it comes with a catch for all.

Instead of enjoying the famous arena shooter game, gamers are now experiencing poor service that led to massive complaints against Activision Blizzard.

'Overwatch 2' No Longer Requires Phone Number, with a Catch

According to "Overwatch 2's" detailed blog post, one of the many changes coming by Friday, October 7, is a new policy that no longer requires a phone number to create an account with the new game. However, this may only happen for gamers who have a Battle.net account and was active since June 9, 2021.

If one's Battle.net account is inactive on the said date, users still need to adhere to Activision Blizzard's phone number requirement for verification and ensuring that a human owns the created account.

"Overwatch 2" is still looking out for disruptive behavior and cheaters in the game, and bans may take place in the future should they be caught by moderators.

'Overwatch 2' Suffers from Many Problems During Launch

The company also had a rocky start during the "Overwatch 2's" release, especially as it was immediately hit by a DDoS attack, as well as server issues that took place on its first day. The company updates its blog post regarding the list of known issues that still affect gameplay in the present, promising to resolve them soon.

'Overwatch 2' and What to Expect

Activision Blizzard aimed to give the world a new experience with "Overwatch" by releasing a sequel title that is parallel to the latest experience from the company. Still, the company claims that it is a new game that will bring a different setup for gamers while still embodying its famous experience that is now free-to-play.

And now that the game is free-to-play, it is now foregoing loot boxes for purchases with a subscription-based experience in the form of a Battle Pass. It is the same in other free-to-play multiplayer games like "Fortnite," "Player Unknown's Battlegrounds," "Call of Duty: Warzone," and more where more playing hours and finishing challenges guarantee exclusive items.

A new game that continues its predecessor's success is massive, especially for Activision Blizzard, as there are many competitors in the market that center on an arena shooter experience. Still, "Overwatch 2" is a good experience for many as it is free-to-play and many gamers are now heading to this title, as the original game is now gone.

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Written by Isaiah Richard