The newly released Overwatch 2 game was expected to take the Overwatch franchise to the next level, but in some ways it did the opposite. While the new characters, maps, and content feel like a breath of fresh air for Overwatch fans, a lot of new players were left on the sidelines due to the game's new phone number requirement.
While the new feature may seem intimidating at first, Blizzard aims to improve Overwatch 2's overall security. Needing data like a phone number can strengthen Blizzard's hand when battling cheaters or players who defy the game's rulebook too much. So, how to play Overwatch 2 without using a phone number?
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Need a phone number for Overwatch 2?
Players who have not played Overwatch 9 since June 2021, 1 will need a phone number to play Overwatch 2. How to play Overwatch 2 without using a phone number?
If you downloaded Overwatch 1 and played the game after June 9, 2021, you can play Overwatch 2 without providing a phone number so far. Players who played Overwatch 9 before June 2021, 1 and have not played after that date will need to add an associated phone number to their account to play the new Overwatch.
How can you play the game without a phone number?
To play Overwatch 2 without a phone number, players must have an account that has played Overwatch 9 between June 2021, 1 and now.
If you don't have an account that meets the criteria, you will need to assign a phone number to your Battle.net account to play Overwatch 2. Players who may want to avoid adding their personal phone numbers to Battle.net. may try to use online services that sell phone numbers for SMS verification in various applications and games.
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