Overwatch 2 Launch: Excitement Mixed with Server Woes
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Overwatch 2 was released yesterday, and my anticipation to download and play with friends was palpable. However, I quickly encountered a significant hurdle.
The game's popularity at launch has been both a blessing and a challenge, as players are now facing long queues to prevent server overload. As I write this, I find myself in a queue of 20,000 players, having seen the number rise to about 40,000 earlier today.
The wait times are quite extreme; I've already spent around 30 minutes in line and expect to wait at least another half hour. Unsurprisingly, some of my friends have opted to leave or switch to other games due to the lengthy delays.
Adding to the frustrations, the servers faced several DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks shortly after the launch, leading to numerous connection issues. The source and motives behind these attacks remain unknown.
Aaron Keller, the game director for Overwatch 2, has assured players that they are actively addressing server stability and issues. He stated, "We’re all hands on deck and will continue to work throughout the night. Thank you for your patience — we’ll share more info as it becomes available."
To complicate matters further, some players are experiencing problems with in-game unlocks, including skins not displaying and issues accessing the Waypoint pack.
Currently, there is no timeline for resolving these issues, but updates are being provided through the BlizzardCS Twitter account.
I genuinely hope these challenges are addressed swiftly, as I've been eagerly looking forward to this game and want my friends to enjoy it as well.
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