It hasn’t been a week since Overwatch 2 was released across all platforms, but players have already bumped into various errors while trying to play the game. Some of the errors happen mid-match, which kicks them out and locks them from playing the game. Others happen during log-in, and players cannot load a single match. It doesn’t help that there are long queue times and recurring server crashes, enabling players to see a variety of error codes on the screen. In this guide, we will see all the Overwatch 2 error codes, what they mean, and any recommended fixes for them.
All Overwatch 2 Error Codes and Recommended Fixes
Below are the most common errors and bugs that players face, as well as how to fix them if possible.
Error Code | Bug Details | Recommended Fix |
0XE0010160 | Graphics Card Issues | Update Graphics DriverUse Windowed ModeOpen Overwatch 2 folder and delete the Settings file |
HF-5 | Blocks users from applying updates | Clear Windows CacheRepair and Scan Overwatch 2Type %localappdata% in the Run command and delete the Overwatch 2 file in Blizzards folder |
BC-101 (PS and Xbox) | Connection Timed Out | Change router DNSReset routerUse a different network/ mobile hotspot/ Ethernet cable |
Cannot Change Profile Picture | Connectivity Issues | Scan for MalwareRepair and Scan Overwatch 2 |
WS-37505-0 (PS4) | Connectivity Issues | Unblock Router Parameters TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480 and UDP: 3478, 3479 Use Ethernet Cable/ Mobile Hotspot/ Another Network |
6-04 –Unknownerror | Cannot save highlights | Go to Overwatch 2 Settings Folder > Open the notepad file “Settings_v0.ini” > Locate the VideoPath = line and input “C:\Users\yourusername\Desktop” This will replace the “[MovieExport.1]” section. If not there, then create this line.Whitelist Overwatch 2 in Firewall or Antivirus |
Rendering devicehas been lost | Crashes game | Remove OverclockingRepair and Scan Overwatch 2Use the Run command and type in services.msc. Click on Superfetch properties and switch it to Automatic. Restart your PC. |
LC-201/LC-202 | Connectivity Issues/ Unable to log in | Follow this guide here |
LC-208 | Connectivity Issues/ Unable to log in | Follow this guide here |
BC-153 | Connectivity Issues/ Unable to log in | Follow this guide here |
BC-124 (Xbox One) | Connectivity Issues/ Unable to log in | Check Server StatusReboot RouterChange network or use mobile hotspot/ Ethernet cableDisconnect and reconnect your Xbox account to Battle.net |
BN-564 (PS4) | Game Under Maintenance | Disconnect and Reconnect your PS4 account to Battle.netCheck Server StatusChange network or use mobile hotspot/ Ethernet cableReboot router |
Most of these errors can be handled by restarting your system, uninstalling and reinstalling the game, or waiting for a few hours to play the game. You can also change the game region to use a less populated server to play the game.
That’s all there is to know about all the error codes and recommended fixes for Overwatch 2. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.