How To Fix Overwatch 2 Black Screen Issue

Overwatch 2players encounterablack screenproblem while opening the game, restricting theiraccess to the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Overwatch 2 Black Screen Issue?

Theblack screenproblem encountered is usually due to the fact that the graphics card is not up-to-date or theaccess to the game is restrictedbyblocking the files in the game. Of course, we may encounter suchaproblem not only due to the video card,butalso for many reasons. For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Overwatch 2 Black Screen Issue?

We will try to solve theproblemby giving youafew suggestions to fix this error.

1-) Update Graphics Card Driver

In such continuityproblems, we may encounteran update error in the graphics card. For this, we will need to update the graphics card. If you're ready, let's get started.

For Users with Nvidia Graphics Card;

• First ofall, Nvidia company's Geforce Experience We need to downloadand install theprogram.
• After the downloadand installationprocess, we open ourprogramand open the Drivers menuabove.
• Download our updateby clicking the Downloadbutton thatappearsabove.
• After our download is complete, let'sperform the installationprocessby clicking the quick installationbutton.
• Restart your computerafter thisprocess is finished.

For Users with AMD Graphics Card;

• Publishedby AMD company AMD Radeon Software We need to downloadand install theprogram.
• Afterperforming the downloadand installationprocess, we open ourprogramand click the Check for Updatesbutton under the driverand software menu on the right,and check whether our video card is up to date.
• You can restart your computerbyperforming the update.

After updating our graphics driverand restarting our computer, we can try to open the Overwatch 2 game.

2-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

1. Open Battle.net.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Click on the Overwatch 2 game in the drop-down menu.
4. Then click on "Settings" next to theplaybuttonand click on "Scanand Repair".

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

3-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Turn Real-timeprotection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomwareprotection.

• Open the start search screen.
• Open the search screenby typing Windows security settings.
• Click on the Virusand Threat Protection option on the screen that opens.
• Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
• Turn off Controlled Folder Access on the screen that opens.

Afterperforming this operation, we will need toadd the Overwatch 2 game filesasan exception.

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Virusand threatprotection settings, select Manage settings,and then under Exclusions Exclude selectadd or remove.
• Select Addan exclusion,and then select the Overwatch 2 game folder saved to your disk.

After thisprocess, try to run the Overwatch 2 gameagainby closing the Overwatch 2 game completely with the help ofatask manager. If theproblempersists, let's move on to our next suggestion.

4-) Open Game from Local File

Someplayers say they fixed theproblemby running the game over the local file. By doing this, you can find the solution to theproblem. For this, reach the Overwatch 2 game file, double-click the launcherprogramand try to run it.

5-) Check Frameworks

Theabsence of Windows frameworks on your computer can cause various errors in the game. Therefore, your computer must have DirectX, .NET Framework, VCRedistapplications.

• Click to Download Current .NET Framework.
• Click to Download Updated VCRedist. (x64)
• Click to Download Updated VCRedist. (x86)
• Click to Download Current DirectX.

Afterperforming the update, you can restart your computerand run the gameand check if theproblempersists.