A brand-new Overwatch 2 "crashing on startup" error has been plaguing the game, and fans are extremely frustrated with this outcome. With the advent of a new season, players expected a bug-free environment in which they would be able to initiate their competitive grind, but all they've been greeted with in Overwatch 2 Season 10 is a plethora of issues and above all, an error that leads the game to crash upon startup.
This article will explore all the potential avenues that will allow you to bypass the Overwatch 2 "crashing on startup" error.
There has been no official notification from developers regarding the occurrence of the "crashing on startup" error in Overwatch 2 Season 10. However, here are some temporary fixes you can try out to hopefully bypass this error:
If you have numerous applications running in the background, especially, something like a browser (Opera GX, Chrome), you should close all these applications and try launching your game.
You can shut down all these applications by opening the Task Manager from the Windows Task Bar and closing them all from the program menu. After doing so, this issue should no longer persist.
If you are in the habit of using VPNs while you browse the internet, we recommend that you disconnect from them before launching Overwatch 2. While not confirmed as a 100% working solution, staying disconnected from your VPN will ensure you have a seamless experience while playing the game.
If your game constantly crashes upon launching, its root cause might be faulty game files. If that's the case, head to your respective client and issue a file verification process for Overwatch 2. Here's a step-by-step guide for doing this across different clients:
Steam
Battle.net
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