For PC users do you experience Overwatch 2 crashing issue on PC? Several factors can cause this issue such as an outdated graphics drivers, software conflict, not meeting the system requirements, or damaged game files. To resolve Overwatch 2 game crashes, you will need to perform several troubleshooting steps.

Overwatch 2 is a game that is available on several platforms such as the Windows PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch. Overwatch 2 is a newly released game and it is a free-to-play first-person shooter team-based game, with two teams opposing each other with five players on each team. Featuring a 5v5 battlefield brawl in every match, Overwatch 2 is set in the future. Play as a time-traveling freedom fighter, a beat-dropping battlefield DJ, or one of more than 30 other distinctive characters as you engage in combat all around the map.

Fixing Overwatch 2 Game Crashes On PC

If you are playing Overwatch 2 then you may encounter Overwatch 2 crashing issues in the middle of the game or while opening the game. This can be a frustrating experience especially if you want to play the game.

Here’s how to resolve Overwatch 2 crashing on PC.

Fix #1 Check system requirements

Before playing Overwatch 2, one of the first steps you should do is to make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements to play the game. Below are the recommended and minimum system requirements. You will have crashing issues with the game if your computer does not meet the recommended system requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series
• Memory: 6 GB RAM
• Storage: 50 GB available hard drive space
• Internet: Broadband internet connection
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution

Recommended Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/ GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400
• Memory: 8 GB RAM

Fix #2 Update graphics drivers

The next thing to do is to check whether your graphics card or dedicated graphics card has the the latest version of drivers installed. The Overwatch 2 is a newly released game and it is important to update your graphics driver because it will resolve the crashing issues. Install the latest graphics card drivers to optimize game performance and resolve issue. On the official websites of the manufacturer that makes your GPU card, you can also download the drivers.

If you have NVIDIA GPU then you can also use the GeForce experience app to update your drivers and if you are using AMD then you can use the AMD Raedon Software to update.

Try to check if the Overwatch 2 crashing issue is fixed after the update.

Fix #3 Close background running tasks

If you are playing Overwatch 2 while running numerous background programs that use a lot of resources, it may surely cause problems because your computer does not have enough system resources to run the game properly. To give the game more CPU, GPU, and RAM to work with, make sure no other unnecessary programs are running on the PC to resolve software conflicts. You will see an improvement on your memory and disk consumption, as well as the load on your GPU. Use the task manager to close these background programs.

Closing background pprograms

Step 1: Right click on the Start button. This can be found on the left pane of the screen.

Step 2: Select Task Manager.

Step 3: On the pop up window, Click processes tab. This will allow you to show the running program.

Step 4: Right-click on the running program then select end task. This will allow you to close unused program.

Fix #4 Update Windows to the latest version

You need to make sure that your computer has the latest Windows updates installed. These updates will usually have improvements, Windows security patches, and bug fixes that will fix the Overwatch 2 crashing issue you are experiencing.

Updating Windows

Step 1: Right click the Start button.

Step 2: Select Settings.

Step 3: Select Windows Update found on the bottom left menu of the new window that appears.

Step 4: Select Check for updates to update to the latest version.

Fix #5 Temporarily disable Windows firewall and anti virus software

The Overwatch 2 game crashes can be cause by an antivirus application that frequently does antivirus scanning on the game folder and a firewall that constantly blocks the game. To see if your antivirus program is the issue, try playing the game while it is temporarily disabled. If the error does not appears, add the game to your antivirus’s exclusion list. Also make sure that the game is allowed in the firewall. Do not forget to turn back on your Antivirus.

Turning off virus and threat protection

Step 1: Press Windows Start menu key.

Step 2: Click Windows Settings.

Step 3: Click update & security.

Step 4: Click Windows Security.

Step 5: Click Virus and Threat protection.

Step 6: Click Manage settings.

Step 7: Turn off real-time protection.

Turning off Avast

Step 1: On the taskbar, look for the Avast icon.

Step 2: Right-click Avast icon.

Step 3: Select Settings.

Step 4: Select disable option from Avast Shields.

Turning off AVG

Step 1: Right-click the AVG symbol in the system tray.

Step 2: Select Disable AVG Protection temporarily.

Turning off McAfee

Step 1: In the system tray, double-click the McAfee antivirus icon.

Step 2: In the upper right corner, click the Navigation link.

Step 3: Select Real-Time Scanning and then turn it off.

Adding the game to the antivirus exclusion list

Step 1: Press the Start Menu button.

Step 2: Click Windows Settings.

Step 3: Click Update & Security.

Step 4: Click Window Security.

Step 5: Click Virus & threat protection.

Step 6: Click Manage setting.

Step 7: Click Add or remove exclusions.

Step 8: Click Add an exclusion.

Step 9: Click Folder.

Step 10: Locate and select the game folder.

Adding as an Exception through Firewall

Step 1: Type Windows Firewall in the search bar on your desktop and then click the icon that appears in the results.

Step 2: Choose Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.

Step 3: Scroll down until you find the game, then check all boxes.

Step 4: Click the OK button.

Fix #6 Adjust graphics settings

There’s a possibility that the Overwatch 2 crashing issue is caused by certain graphics settings that you are using. To resolve the issue you can adjust your graphics settings so that Overwatch 2 will not crashed.

Nvidia users

• Right-click on desktop
• Click Nvidia control panel
• Click Manage 3D Settings
• Click Program Settings
• Find “Overwatch 2”, you can manually add the games if it’s not in the list, then make the following changes.
• Monitor Tech: G-Sync (If available)
• Maximum Pre-rendered frames: 2
• Threaded optimization: On
• Power Management: Prefer Maximum Performance
• Texture Filtering – Quality: Performance
• Low Latency Mode: Low

AMD users

• Open the AMD Software then make the following graphics changes.
• Anti-Aliasing Mode: Use Application settings
• Anti-aliasing Method: Multisampling
• Morphological Filtering: Off
• Anisotropic Filtering Mode: Use application settings
• Texture Filtering Quality: Performance
• Surface Format Optimization: On
• Wait for V-sync: Off
• OpenGL Triple Buffering: Off
• Shader Cache: AMD optimized
• Tessellation Mode: Override application settings
• Maximum Tessellation Level: Off
• GPU Workload: Graphics
• Chill: Off
• Frame Rate Target Control: Disabled

Try to check if Overwatch 2 crashing issue is resolve by adjusting the graphics settings.

Fix #7 Disable Fullscreen optimizations

Fullscreen Optimizations was created to provide gamers the best of both FSE and borderless windowed mode. This enables games to run at full speed, occupy the entire screen, support overlays, and navigate between tabs quickly. Sometimes the Overwatch 2 crashing issue can be cause by fullscreen optimizations compatibility issues, disable this settings and try to check if the game is running properly after you have disable it.

Disabling full screen optimizations

Step 1: Go to Overwatch 2 exe file and right-click the game exe file, and click Properties. This will let you go to Compatibility tab.

Step 2: Click on the Compatibility Tab and checkmark the checkbox beside Disable Full Screen Optimizations.

Step 3: Click Apply and OK.

After you disable the optimizations, try to check if the Overwatch 2 crash is resolved.

Fix #8 Repair Overwatch 2 game files

Overwatch 2 corrupted files or game files may be the caused of the crashing issue. You can use the repair tool of Blizzard to repair the Overwatch 2 gamed files.

Repairing Overwatch 2 game files

Step 1: Open Battle.net application.

Step 2: Go to Overwatch 2.

Step 3: Click the Settings or Gear icon.

Step 4: Click Scan and Repair.

Try to check if you still experience Overwatch 2 crash.

Fix #9 Reinstall Overwatch 2

If none of the above methods work, consider uninstalling and reinstalling Overwatch 2. Reinstalling the the game will also resolve the most problems you are encountering.