Overwatch 2 has been out for several months, but the game is still facing some persistent bugs and bugs that prevent players from being able to participate in matches. One of the more recent bugs to surface in Overwatch 2 simply tells players that the game is “Applying Update.”
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However, even if players wait several minutes, this error does not go away. Basically, the game will get stuck on the “Applying Update” error, leaving players confused and unable to access Overwatch 2.
Most of the time, players will see this error message if the developers at Blizzard Entertainment are currently in the process of releasing an update. Players may also see the error if they haven’t accessed the game since a new update was released. However, sometimes, the error message does not go away even if players restart the game.
Fix “Applying Update” Error in Overwatch 2
The first solution that every player should try is to completely exit the game and then restart it. While most gamers would have already tried this, a simple reboot can sometimes be the exact fix that is required. However, if that didn’t work, you can also choose to reset your entire console/PC.
Resetting doesn’t always work, and if it didn’t for you, then the next step is to make sure Overwatch 2 is up to date. You can check this on console by going to the game app icon and pressing “Options” instead of launching the game. In the Battle.Net app for PC, you can check for an update by going to the Overwatch 2 page and clicking the settings cog next to the “Play” button.
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The final step available to you to fix this error message is to uninstall and then reinstall Overwatch 2. It’s a drastic step, but there’s little else you can do to try and get rid of this error.
If none of those fixes worked, you will need to contact Blizzard Entertainment Customer Support. Please explain the problem you are having and provide the correct account information. Hopefully, customer support will get back to you in a timely manner.
