More info on adding a phone number to your account can be found here. Enter this code in the field and click 'Continue' to activate SMS protection. You'll receive an incoming SMS text message prompting you with a verification code. Please note, country code is restricted to the designated country listed on your Blizzard account and certain types of phone numbers, including pre-paid and VOIP, cannot be used for SMS Protect. Add your phone number, including the area code, where it says, 'Phone Number'.Here's how to activate SMS protection on your account:

You can read more about the Defense Matrix here. This is part of our Defense Matrix initiative, a multi-pronged system to combat disruptive in-game behavior.

REQUIRED TO PLAY: Activate SMS Protection-As part of our free-to-play transition, all players must attach an eligible cell phone number to their Account to play Overwatch 2.

If you currently have the “Founders” portrait in-game, you’ve already claimed your Founder’s Pack. Players who own the original Overwatch will also receive Kiriko through their Founder’s Pack, which can be claimed by logging in at any point before the end of Season Two. PDT on October 4.Īs a reminder, everyone who logs in during Season One will receive heroes Junker Queen and Sojourn automatically, whether they’re new players or returning. Overwatch 2 is anticipated to be live worldwideĪt approximately 12:00 p.m. We have a new SMS Protection requirement that’s important to understand in order to play, so please read thoroughly and take the steps listed to ready your account so you can jump in and play right away once the game is live! Overwatch 2 is almost here! There are a few things to know ahead of its official launch on October 4.

Overwatch 2 has cross platform progression, and you can merge your existing account on different platforms into one account.

PDT on September 30 and is a ~50 GB download.

Overwatch 2 will be available for pre-download at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Players who own the first Overwatch will receive Kiriko through the founder's pack, which is claimed by logging into Overwatch 2 before the end of season 2.All players who log in during Season One will automatically receive two new heroes, Junkerqueen and Sojourn.Overwatch will no longer be available to play starting at approximately 9:00 a.m.Overwatch 2 will be live worldwide at approximately 12:00 p.m.

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