Fix: Overwatch 2 Error Starting Game Try Again

Blizzard Entertainment has recently launched Overwatch 2 as a sequel to its predecessor Overwatch which is a first-person shooter video game and offers a great...

Subodh Gupta

Last updated on October 22, 2023

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Blizzard Entertainment has recently launched Overwatch 2 as a sequel to its predecessor Overwatch which is a first-person shooter video game and offers a great gaming experience. Although players are quite happy with this title, some are witnessing a couple of errors or bugs that we can’t deny. Meanwhile, several players are encountering the Overwatch 2 Error Starting Game Try Again message while launching the game in the chat window.

Talking about the error message, it says “Error starting game, try again” on the screen, which is considered to be a bug while trying to connect to the game. Once the error notice appears, it starts throwing the notification multiple times, which is frustrating. So, if you’re also one of the victims to encounter such an issue then make sure to follow this troubleshooting guide to fix it. Mostly this kind of error occurs due to a corrupted update.

1. Reboot the Game

The first thing you should do is reboot the Overwatch 2 game on your PC after closing the Battle.net client to ensure there is no temporary glitch troubling you. Sometimes cache data issues or system glitches might trouble you a lot. So, try restarting the game to refresh any potential glitches.

2. Update Overwatch 2

An outdated game version might trigger multiple issues with the game launching or connecting to the game servers. You should always check for the game update manually by following the steps below on your PC to fix several issues.

Open the Battle.net launcher app on your PC.
Click on the Overwatch 2 game.
Next, click on the Settings menu (cogwheel icon) > Select Check for Updates.
Wait for the update process to be completed.
If there is an update available, you should download and install the update.

3. Verify and Repair Game Files

In some cases, missing or corrupted game files on the PC might trouble you a lot when it comes to the game launching as well as getting into the matchmaking sessions. So, you can try verifying and repairing the game files via the launcher by following the steps below.

Launch the Battle.net client on your PC.
Click on Overwatch 2 > Now, click on the Settings menu (cogwheel icon).
Select Scan and Repair > Click on Begin Scan.
Wait for the repair process to complete.
Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.

Fix: Overwatch 2 Error Starting Game Try Again