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Players of Overwatch Servers reported widespread server and connectivity problems on Tuesday, with matchmaking failures, sudden disconnections, and login errors affecting multiple regions, according to user reports and official updates. Blizzard Entertainment acknowledged the issue, saying its teams were investigating service disruptions impacting gameplay across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
The reports began surfacing on social media and community forums earlier in the day, with players saying they were unable to enter competitive and quick play matches or were removed mid-game. Outage-tracking websites showed a sharp increase in complaints shortly after the problems emerged.
Blizzard confirmed the issues in a post on its official support channels, stating that engineers were working to identify the cause and restore stable service as quickly as possible. The company did not provide a specific timeline for full resolution but said updates would be shared as progress continued.
The multiplayer shooter relies on always-online Overwatch Servers for matchmaking, progression tracking, and live-service features, meaning even short disruptions can affect millions of active users worldwide. Competitive players reported concerns over lost rank progress and interrupted matches during peak hours.
No evidence of a security breach was reported, and Blizzard did not indicate that the disruption was linked to maintenance or a scheduled update. Previous outages affecting the franchise have typically been resolved within several hours once identified.
As of the latest update, Overwatch Servers Blizzard said some players may still experience intermittent issues while fixes are deployed. The story is developing.
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