How To Fix Client Requested Disconnect In Overwatch 2

How To Fix Client Requested Disconnect In Overwatch 2
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Written by 

Dave McAdam

Published 

1st Feb 2023 10:58

Want to know how to fix the Client Requested Disconnect issue in Overwatch 2? Overwatch 2 has had its fair share of connection issues since its launch late last year. Client Requested Disconnect issues were more common in the first few days, but they still pop up now and again. Here is what you need to do to fix a Client Requested Disconnect issue in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 Client Requested Disconnect: What Is The Cause?

Overwatch 2 Client Requested Disconnect: Kiriko sends out her fox spirit
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There are a number of specific reasons why a Client Requested Disconnect can occur, but most of them have little to do with us. As mentioned, Overwatch 2 had some serious connection problems in the early goings, particularly due to a DDOS attack that severely hampered the first weeks of the game.

Regardless of the source, the issue is always with the connection. As such, solutions for it can only come from fixing or altering that connection.

Overwatch 2 Client Requested Disconnect: Possible Solutions

Overwatch 2 Client Requested Disconnect: Orissa aims her weapon
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If you are struck with a Client Requested Disconnect issue, there are a couple of steps you can take to try to fix it. The first thing you should do is reset your game and then reset your console or PC.

If the classic tactic of turning it off and on again doesn't fix the issue, you can take a further step by resetting your router. Turn it off for a few seconds, then switch it back on. If this doesn't alleviate the issue, then there is little more to do.

At this point, your only option is to wait. Chances are, a Client Requested Disconnect issue is on the server side, which is to say, it's Blizzard's problem to solve.

Those are our tips for dealing with an Overwatch 2 Client Requested Disconnect issue, we hope this helped you out. For more on the game, check out our guide on how to enter custom game codes in Overwatch 2.

Dave McAdam
About the author
Dave McAdam
Dave is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. He has written for sites such as EGM, LADbible, Into The Spine, and more. When he's not writing about games for a living, he can often be found writing about pro wrestling for his sanity.
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