How To Fix Overwatch 2 Won't Open Issue

The not openingproblem facedby

Overwatch 2players canbe encountered for many reasons. This error, which is only encountered in the Windows operating system, canbring many errors. If youare encountering suchan error, you can easily findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow. In order to get rid of Overwatch 2 not opening, we first need to find out why we encountered suchan error. Then we can find the root of the errorand find the solution.

Why Overwatch 2 Won't Open?

The general reason for this error is seenasaproblem that occurs with the game filebeing damaged or corrupted. Of course, we may not encounter thisproblemalone. Possible reasons for Overwatch 2 not openingare:

• Framework may notbe installed.
• Drivers may notbe up to date.
• Maybeasecurity issue.
• Windows operating system may notbe up to date.
• There maybeanetwork connectionproblem.
• Windows files may have errors or damage.

We have explainedabove the general reason for this error that users rarely encounter. Now, let's move on to the solutionbelowand give information on how to fix theproblem.

How To Fix Overwatch 2 Not Opening Issue?

We can solve theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow to fix this error.

1-) 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.

2-) Check Game Frameworks

The lack of game frameworks on your computer can create 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.

3-) 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.
• After 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.

4-) 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 on your disk.

After thisprocess, close the Battle.Netprogram completely with the help ofatask managerand try to run the Overwatch 2 gameagain. If theproblempersists, let's move on to our next suggestion.

5-) Closeand Open Battle.Net Program

Try to reopen the Battle.Netprogramby closing it or logging out of your Battle.Netaccount. This willallow you topull the information in youraccountandallow you to run the game smoothly. When closing the Battle.Netprogram, we recommend that you close it with the help ofatask manager to close it completely. After logging out of your Battle.Netaccountand logging inagain, you can try to run the Overwatch 2 gamebyaccessing the Battle.Net My Libraries menu. If youare connecting via Battle.Net, log outand logback on to Battle.Net.

6-) Open Game from Local File

Someplayers say they fixed theproblemby running the game over the local file. You can reach the solution of theproblembyperforming this operation.

• Access the file directory of the Overwatch 2 game.
• Run the game launcherprogram in the opened window.

7-) Fix Windows Errors

The files in Windowsare damaged or corrupted, which can lead to various errors. For this, we will share two codeblocks with youand try to scanand repair damaged or corrupted files.

Doan SFC Scan

Damaged or corrupted files that occur in Windows files can cause many error codes. For this, we will tell youafew ways to solve theproblem.

• Type "cmd" in the start search screenand runasadministrator.
• Type "sfc /scannow" in the commandprompt screen that opensandpress enter.

After thisprocess, corrupted or damaged files willbe scannedand corrections willbe made. Do not shut down or restart your computer until theprocess is complete. After thisprocess, let'sperformanother suggestion.

DoaDISM Scan

• Type "cmd" in the start search screenand runasadministrator.
• Type the following commands in the commandprompt screen that opensandpress enter.
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After theprocess is completed successfully, you can restart your computerand check if theproblempersists.