Overwatch 2'S New Phone Number Requirement Is Rejecting Pre-Paid Plans

"We made Overwatch 2 a live service, allowing us to respond quickly to different player feedback.

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For the vast majority of current Overwatch players, we have decided to remove the necessity of having a phone number.

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Players who have played Overwatch since June 9, 2021 and who have connected Battle.net accounts are exempt from having to enter a phone number.

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This change is being made, and we anticipate implementing it on October 7th. As soon as it takes effect, we will inform players.

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We're still dedicated to stopping disruptive behaviour in Overwatch 2 accounts that aren't linked to Battle.net.

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In order to ensure that we are safeguarding our community against cheating, SMS Protect requirements will still apply to both existing accounts and new ones.

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Whether a player has a new account or not, their account may be banned if they are found to be acting disruptively.

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