How to Fix “Overwatch 2 Beta Not Showing Up” Problem?

Overwatch 2 beta not showing up problem doesn’t allow the gamers to have access to the game. This problem generally occurs when you don’t have the Beta access pass.  However, it seems quite annoying or irritating as it restricts the players to get their hands-on game. 

Well, no need to worry because here in this article we have covered all those necessary points that will help you to get past this issue while launching the Overwatch beta version. Below are the lists of possible culprits causing the problem along with the potential solutions that work for you to troubleshoot the problem with ease.  But before diving straight to the fixes it is important to understand why you are facing such a problem.

• Slow or Unstable Internet Connection- Most of the time game problems occurred due to a slow or unstable internet connection. So, it has always been suggested to use a strong and stable internet connection to deal with such problems.
• Server Issue- Server issue is another culprit causing this problem. If your Game server is going through downtime or is under maintenance, then the best solution you can try is to wait for the server to issues to get solved and complete the maintenance process.
• Compatibility Issue- If your system doesn’t meet the minimum requirements of the game then this issue might pop up. So, make sure that your system must be compatible with the game.
• Outdated Origin Launcher– If the Origin launcher of the game is outdated then it starts causing various issues and Overwatch 2 not showing up the issue can be one of them.
• Not Having Beta Access Pass- According to reports not having a Beta access pass is the main reason causing this issue. Therefore, to avoid such problems in the game try having the Beta access path first.
• Battle.net account not linked with Twitch Account- Another culprit causing this problem is your Battle.net account not linked with Twitch Account. So, make sure to link your Battle.net account to your Twitch account to get rid of this problem.
• Corrupted Game Files- Sometimes corrupted game files may also trigger such issues in the game. So, you can try fixing the issue by repairing those corrupted game files on your system.
• Outdated Game Version– If you are playing an outdated version then there are good chances that you might face such problems. Using an updated game version may work for you to avoid such problems. 

Now being aware of the causes that occur such problems in the game, you can now easily able to troubleshoot the issue with the most effective solutions among various specified below:

Check the Game System Requirements

Before trying any other troubleshooting methods, it is recommended to verify the minimum system requirements first and verify whether your system meets the required requirements or not.

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (any version)
• Direct X Version: 12
• VRAM: Minimum 4 GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series
• Processor: Intel Core i5 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or 6thgen
• RAM: Minimum 8 GB

Check Your Network Connection

Always make sure to have a strong and stable network connection to play the game without any interruptions.  So, here it is suggested to check your network connection first before going for any other fixes.

However, if you are using a wireless connection then you might not get the ample amount of internet speed as the internet speed may fluctuate and cause issues when running the game.

Therefore, it is suggested to plug the Ethernet cable directly into your system. Moreover, connecting through the router might arise no internet issues so try restarting the router and then check for the connection.

Check the Overwatch 2 Server

If your system requirement and network connection seem fine but still your Overwatch 2 Beta version not showing then it might be a possibility that the issue appears due to the game server problem and the Overwatch 2 failed to connect to the server. Sometimes due to the overloaded server or outage problem, the game faces issues like stopped working, won’t load, and various other errors.

So before following the fixes given below visit the official Twitter page of the EA website or the downdector website and verify if the game server is under maintenance or currently overloaded.

Claiming Beta Access Pass

Many gamers reported the problem is related to the Beta Access pass and if you are not having a Beta Access pass then you might encounter such issues so try claiming the same to fix the problem.

Below are the requirements to get the Overwatch 2 Beta pass access:

1. When you have opted in for the Overwatch 2 Beta and received the invite email.
2. When claimed for the “OW2 PVP Beta Access” loot drop from Twitch.
3. Having linked your Twitch account to your Battle.net account.

If more than one of the above requirements is missing, then it won’t let you have access to Overwatch 2 Beta thereby restricting you to play the Overwatch 2 beta version.

Switch to Beta by launching the Battle.net settings

Once you’ve you have access to the Overwatch 2 Beta, the next thing you have to do is to open the Battle.net settings and switch to Beta. This trick worked for several users to solve the problem, so it is worth giving a try.

To do so follow the guided instructions below accordingly:

1. At first, launch battle.net and log in.
2. Now tap on the Battle.net logo to View the menu option.
3. After that tap on “Settings” to launch the Battle.net settings.

   

4. On settings, you’ll find multiple settings including “App”, “Downloads”, “Game Settings”, and much more on the left side.

   

5. Select “Beta” to open the Beta settings.
6. Now select “Switch to Beta” to shift to the Beta version of Battle.net.

Then Battle.net will automatically restart itself and the “Overwatch 2 Tech Beta” option will appear at the top once you tap on the “Game Version” dropdown box.

Linking Battle.net account with Twitch Account

If your Twitch account is not linked to Battle.net then you might encounter this problem. So linking your Battle.net account with Twitch will get you out of this problem. Here’s what you need to do:

1. At first, make sure to have a setup of Twitch account.
2. Then, go to the Twitch Connections
3. Here, tap on Connect near Blizzard Battle.net, and log in to your Blizzard account.

   

4. Once you are logged in, you’ll find a green sign next to the Blizzard logo on the Connections page.
5. Lastly, tune in to one of the streamers for 4 hours.

Once completing the stream for 4 hours, you will receive a free Overwatch 2 Beta Key. But remember this will be your only chance to grab one via Twitch.

Repair Corrupted Game Files

Most of the time due to an interrupted or incomplete game installation process, some of the game files got corrupt or damaged thereby leading to the game not launching, showing or opening problems. So, in this case, try repairing those corrupted game files to resolve such errors in the game.

You can perform the scanning using the Windows inbuilt SFC scan tool as this tool is capable to fix damaged, corrupted and even missing system files after scanning the system completely. Moreover, you can also run the Scan and Repair tool available in the Battle.net client and check if the issues are resolved.

Simply follow the steps below to do so:

1. Press the Win+R key and in the Run box type cmd to launch Command Prompt.
2. Next, on the cmd panel execute System File Checker by typing the sfc/scannow command and hitting Enter.

   

3. Now SFC scan will automatically search for the damaged files and repair them.
4. Wait for the scanning process to finish.

Please Note: [Till then avoid performing any other action]

Or in case you are using Battle.net then follow the below-given steps:

1. Open Battle.net Launcher.
2. Select Overwatch 2 Beta game
3. Click the cogwheel next to the Play button and select Scan and Repair.

   

4. Click Begin Scan.
5. Wait for the repair to finish and relaunch the game to check whether the problem has been solved or not.

Temporarily Disabling your Antivirus Software

The antivirus program is more likely to block the game from connecting to its server and launching properly on the system and your system Firewall or installed Antivirus software may create this problem. Therefore, you require disabling the security software temporarily to fix the issue.

Follow the steps given to do so:

1. Search for Windows Security and hit Enter.
2. Tap on Virus & threat protection on the left bar.

   

3. And under Virus & threat protection click on the Manage settings

   

4. Now, under Real-time protection tap the toggle button to turn off Windows defender temporarily.

Now verify if the Overwatch 2 beta not showing problems then in this situation try adding the Overwatch to the antivirus exclusion list.

Allowing Overwatch 2 via Antivirus

It is advised to add the game and gaming platform to the exclusion list to solve issues related to antivirus. This will stop the security program from blocking the game’s files thereby allowing it to execute without any further conflict.

Follow the instructions given

1. Allow the antivirus software again.
2. Next, tap on the Allow an application or feature through antivirus appearing on the left pane.

   

3. Now click on the option to allow another app and search for the Overwatch 2 open beta and Origin launcher.
4. Then select both options and hit ok.
5. Now, the Overwatch 2 beta not showing problem will be resolved.

Update the Game

If you haven’t updated your game for a while then it can cause problems while launching or running. So, make sure to check for the new update available for the game and install it. To check for updates follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Open Battle.net launcher.
2. Look for Overwatch 2 Beta and click on it.
3. Scroll down to see your game version. After that tap on it and a drop-down menu will appear.

   

1. On finding Overwatch 2 Technical Test here, install it.

Once the game is successfully downloaded and installed, launch the game and check for the Overwatch 2 beta not to show up issue is resolved or not.

Playing the game from allowed Regions

Since the launch is limited, the supported regions include only North America, Europe, Latin America/Brazil, Korea, Japan, Australia/New Zealand, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. So, if you are trying to launch it from an unsupported region then it might be the reason for this error occurrence.

Therefore, this case requires only one solution which is to play the game by changing your country/server using any good VPN to deal with such problems. However, using a free VPN might again trouble you as it mostly connects to the restricted regions.

So always try to use a good VPN in case playing from a restricted or unsupported location.

Quit Background Running Programs

If following the above methods won’t fix Overwatch 2 beta not showing up the issue then try quitting background tasks. As most of the time, the background programs start conflicting with the game app thereby restricting it from not showing, launching or causing crashing or stuttering issues.

You can simply do so by following the easy steps below:

1. Open Task Manager by pressing Win+X altogether.
2. Now view under the Processes tab, the list of Background running tasks.

   

3. Select the program you want to quit by clicking the End Task button at the bottom.

Now after disabling the background programs, launch the Overwatch game and see if the game start showing or not. 

Reinstalling the Game

If none of the fixes works for you, then you can go for the re-installation process as some of the game’s files might be corrupted and cause problems when launching the game. Also, most of the time it has been found that players are actually able to fix their game problems by reinstalling the game. You just need to first uninstall the game and then reinstall it back again. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the Battle.net app on your desktop.
2. Select the Overwatch 2 beta and choose the drop-down arrow next to the play button.
3. Then select Uninstall.

   

4. Make confirmation to completely uninstall Overwatch 2 beta.

   

5. Once the game is successfully uninstalled, go to the Overwatch 2 beta and select re-install.

Once done launch the game and check for the issue.

I hope above-mentioned solutions will help you to get out of the Overwatch 2 beta not showing up problem thereby letting you play the game again with no further interruptions.