Overwatch 2 LC-208 Error Fixes

Overwatch 2 LC-208 Error Fixes
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Written by 

Tarran Stockton

Published 

10th Oct 2022 17:25

The Overwatch 2 LC-208 error is still plaguing users and causing them to disconnect from games, as the Overwatch 2 launch issues continue nearly a week into its full release. Overwatch 2 was hit with DDoS attacks on release as well as general teething issues when launching a multiplayer game, but some of this is still persisting and causing errors for players. If you're still encountering these issues, check out our Overwatch 2 LC-208 error fixes so you can get back into the game. 

What Is The Overwatch 2 LC-208 Error?

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The LC-208 error is a connectivity issue that happens when your device can't communicate with the Overwatch 2 servers. It can happen while logging in and during a game, and when it happens a message will appear saying, "disconnected from game server (LC-208)." The error is typically a problem on the user end despite all the Overwatch 2 issues, but it can be solved simply with a few fixes down below. 

Overwatch 2 LC-208 Error Fixes

There are several different fixes you can employ, with some differing based on platform. 

PC Fixes

  • Reset your internet on your computer, and then your router if needed. 
  • Make sure Windows firewall isn't blocking Overwatch 2.
    • Search "Windows Defender Firewall" on Windows search.
    • Click firewall and select "Restore Defaults."
    • Select again if you need to and then click 'Yes.' 
    • Restart your PC and it should be unblocked. 
  • Change your region on Battle.net/. 

 

Console Fixes

  • Restart your internet on your console, and then your router if needed. 
  • Reset your network configuration in the settings. 

If none of these work it may be an issue with your internet, and you might need to call your ISP to check if there are problems on their end. 

That's all for our primer on Overwatch 2 LC-208 error fixes, and now you should be able to get back online and into a game.  

You may also want to know about the secret Overwatch 2 Bastion glitch, so check it out soon before it's patched out. 

Tarran Stockton
About the author
Tarran Stockton
Tarran Stockton is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. He started his career writing video game reviews for his college newspaper, and studied Media and Communication at the University of Leicester. These days you can find him cranking his FOV up to 100 and playing retro shooters until hand cramp sets in.
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