If your game fails to launch or crashes immediately, try these steps in order:
Navigate to the game's installation folder (typically in the retail folder). Right-click Overwatch.exe , go to Properties > Compatibility , and select Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 8 . Overwatch 2 PC Crashes Fix | Startup Crash Fix ...
In the same Compatibility tab, check the box for Run this program as an administrator and Disable fullscreen optimizations . If your game fails to launch or crashes
For startup hangs, try forcing DirectX 11. In Battle.net settings for Overwatch 2, enable Additional command line arguments and enter -d3d11 . Advanced & Hardware-Specific Fixes go to Properties > Compatibility
Corrupted files are a common culprit.
Right-click Overwatch 2 in your Library > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files .