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Need to know how to Merge Accounts and retain your unlocks in Overwatch 2?
With Overwatch 2 fully replacing Overwatch 1 shortly before launch, many players have been wondering what will happen to their progression, stats, achievements, and unlocks, particularly when playing on different platforms. With players putting potentially thousands of hours into the original game, it was feared that Blizzard would reset players’ progress to zero and not enable cross-progression.
Thankfully, those fears have proven unfounded. Overwatch 1 unlocks can be ported into Overwatch 2, allowing players to continue using all the rewards they’ve unlocked over the years, even when switching from Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or Nintendo Switch to PC or vice versa. All players need to do is merge accounts instead of creating a new account. That being said, this process isn’t completely straightforward, and players will want to be absolutely sure that they get it right.
We’ll show you how to merge your Overwatch accounts and keep your Overwatch 1 progress right here.
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How To Merge Accounts In Overwatch 2
The first step to merging accounts for Overwatch 1 and 2 is to create a Battle.net account. This is easily done, as it is a necessary step for playing Overwatch 2 regardless. At this point, the process differs depending on whether you are playing Overwatch 2 on PC or on a console.
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How to Merge Accounts Overwatch 2 Console?
When logging into Overwatch 2 on consoles, you’ll be presented with a QR code. Scan this code with a mobile phone or other mobile device and follow the on-screen prompts to receive a unique code. Enter this code when you receive prompts to either connect to an existing Battle.net account or to create a new one. After this process is complete, restart Overwatch on your console, and you will be able to merge your Overwatch account with your Battle.net account.
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How to Merge Accounts Overwatch 2 PC?
Using your existing Battle.net account, head to the My Account page. Move into Connections and choose the console accounts that you wish to merge with. Select any number of your console accounts, then log into Overwatch and you will be given the option to select Account Merge. Select this option and all your accounts and their progress will be merged together onto the same server, leaving you ready to jump into Overwatch 2 next game login with your statistics intact.
Overwatch 2 Account Merge FAQ
How to Transfer Skins from Overwatch 1?
Most Overwatch 1 PC and console players will have put more time into unlocking skins than any other cosmetic item. Personalizing hero appearances is a huge part of the overwatch experience, and one of the biggest incentives for competing in timed events and completing weekly challenges.
Thankfully, Overwatch 1 skins will transfer along with all the rest of your cosmetics when completing an account merge. Simply follow the instructions above and you’ll soon have access to all your character skins in Overwatch 2, which you can double-check from the main menu by clicking on Heroes.
Can I Merge My Overwatch Accounts?
Yes, you can merge your Overwatch accounts. First, create a Battle.net account. On Console, log into Overwatch 2 to obtain a QR code. Scan it to connect it to your newly created Battlet.net account and merge your accounts.
On PC, head to Battle.net, log in, and click on My Account, then Connections. Select the console accounts you want to merge, then log into Overwatch 2, where you’ll see the option to click on Account Merge.
Will I Lose My Overwatch 1 Progress?
Despite the option to Merge Accounts being accessible right away, some players are reporting that their previously unlocked skins and items are no longer accessible in Overwatch 2. However, Blizzard have reassured that no player data has been permanently lost, and they are working on ways to streamline the account merging process. And in some cases, account data is simply taking a long time to transfer. With patience, you’ll soon have access to all of your Overwatch 1 progress in Overwatch 2.
Why Won’t My Accounts Merge Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2’s launch hasn’t quite been the smooth launch Blizzard were hoping for. But queues are dropping and the game is getting more stable all the time. Blizzard is still working out all the issues, but are actively adding solutions such as UI fixes to help make the account merge process as successful as possible.
