Overwatch 2 is one of the super hit multiplayer hero shooter games developed by Blizzard Entertainment. However, things are not going smoothly as expected as many players have been reporting several issues and bugs with the game such as updates not downloading, and audio and sound-related issues on PC among others. One of the recent issues many players are currently facing is that they are receiving a new update to their game by force in the middle of their matches with the error message “Applying update”. And due to this, the game is stuck or kicks players out of the game. Even worse, for some players, this error message results in a temporary ban. If you are in the same situation, here we show you some potential solutions to get rid of the “Applying update” error message in Overwatch 2.
How to Fix Overwatch 2 Stuck on Applying Update Error
Thankfully, the Blizzard team has acknowledged this issue and said they will roll out the hotfix in their future updates.
However, there are a few potential steps you can take on your own to try to get around this annoying error when you encounter the “Applying update” error while playing Overwatch 2.
1. Restart your Computer
Foremost, if the error is occurring due to some minor issues, then restarting your PC once is the best and quick method.
2. Check Your Internet Connection to Flush Out DNS
If restarting your PC doesn’t resolve the error, try turning off your internet router/modem and unplugging its power cable. Wait for about 30 seconds and then plug it back. You can also flush DNS by opening the Command Prompt in your Windows Start menu and typing in “ipconfig /flushdns”.
3. Repair Game Files
Some missing or corrupted game files are also one of the reasons behind the “Applying update” error in Overwatch 2 so the next method you can try is to repair game files. To do so:
– Go to Battle.net
– Click on the Cog icon beside the Play button
– Go to the Scan and Repair option
– Follow some instructions and once the scan is done, relaunch the game
4. Check Your Antivirus & Firewall
Sometimes, your antivirus and firewall programs prevent the game from running properly and throw multiple errors. So, make sure to make exceptions for Overwatch 2.
5. Reinstalling Overwatch 2
If everything fails, try reinstalling Overwatch 2 and then check if the error is eliminated or not.
That’s all for this guide. If the error is continuing, it is recommended to contact the Blizzard Support team for further assistance.