Overwatch 2 is all set to hit the screens within a few days and with this users have to fulfill the requirement for battle.net and Blizzard which only accepts post-paid phone number for OW2‘s SMS protection scheme. Below is all the detail about what type of phone number you are required to add for Overwatch 2 and how exactly. Keep reading!
Fans are excited about the arrival of Overwatch 2 as it will be the only PvP portion. As per the available information the story mode isn’t set to release until sometime in 2023. Though the PvP is available for all users to play for free, the initial game is set to receive a Founder’s Pack as an added bonus.
For now, the game is available for the players to pre-download on PCs, but you cannot play it until you add your phone number to your battle.net account.
While adding their phone number to play Overwatch 2, several players are finding difficulty. To address all these queries, below we have broken down everything about what phone number you need to add in order to be able to play Overwatch 2 and how exactly can one add the number.
What Is The Phone Number Requirement For Phone Number?
To play Overwatch 2 all the players are required to add their phone numbers to their battle.net accounts. The players are required to fulfill this requirement as part of OW2‘s SMS protection scheme which is part of Blizzard’s ‘Defense Matrix’.
Below are the steps you need to follow in order to add your mobile device:
- You will first be required to Visit https://account.battle.net/ and log in.
- Next, head towards ‘Account Details
- Now, you will get the option to add a phone number.
- Make sure to include your area code. Add the code where it says, ‘Phone Number (Please note, country code is restricted to the designated country listed on your Blizzard account and certain types of phone numbers, including pre-paid and VOIP, cannot be used for SMS Protect)
- Once done, tap on the ‘Continue’ option.
- You’ll receive an incoming SMS text message prompting you with a verification code
- Enter this code in the field and click “Continue” to activate SMS protection
- Voila! You have successfully added the phone number.
All the above information has come with the courtesy of Blizzard’s official ‘prepare for launch‘blog post. You can read it thoroughly to get more information.
How To Add A Phone Number For Overwatch 2?
Blizzard has further revealed that the prepaid phone numbers do not work for their SMS protection scheme used for Overwatch 2. So, you have to provide a post-paid phone number which is a SIM that has a monthly billing contract.
Furthermore, Blizzard has also revealed that they do not accept VOIP which is a telephone service delivered across the internet.
This entire process is meant to be completed as the part of ‘Defense Matrix’ used for Overwatch 2 to help stop ‘smurf accounts’ and combat ‘disruptive in-game behavior’.
As revealed by ‘Defense Matrix‘ this will help verify ownership of accounts if a profile is ever compromised. Also, it will make it difficult for the banned and suspended players to return to the game.
The reason why banned and suspended players cannot make a comeback is, you can use your phone number only once. A number cannot be used for multiple profiles.
It is crucial for all the players to attach their phones to battle.net in order to play Overwatch 2.
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