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In Overwatch 2, leaving games, particularly in competitive play, carries consequences, including potential bans for the entire season. However, recent reports on Blizzard's Overwatch 2 forum indicate that some players experienced these penalties without actually leaving games.
One player reported receiving a 15-minute ban after playing a few games with friends, even though they hadn't left any matches.
Others mentioned being initially suspended for 15 minutes, followed by a sudden full-season ban without prior notification or warning.
What are such incidents happening?
These incidents highlight potential issues with the banning system in Overwatch 2 and the need for improved communication and transparency from Blizzard regarding such penalties
Some players who faced penalties in Overwatch 2 claimed they were playing normally without leaving any matches.
A similar report on X (formerly Twitter) indicated that these bans also occurred to players who were kicked from a match due to a 'failed to connect to server' error.
How is Blizzard handling the matter?
While this issue raises concerns among the player base, Blizzard is aware of the problem and has acknowledged it. The developers have promised to address the situation and provide updates to ensure leaver penalties are applied correctly, reducing unjust bans or suspensions.
This demonstrates their commitment to addressing bugs or unintended penalties in the game.
They further stated:
“Please do not submit appeals for this as we will address it for all affected players rather than reviewing individual cases. Thanks for your patience and understanding,”
What can we expect moving forward?
If you receive a sudden, seemingly unjust ban in Overwatch 2 despite not leaving any game, the best approach for now is to wait it out. These random bans might be temporary, and Blizzard has acknowledged the problem, promising to provide updates.
This isn't the only problem affecting players recently. Some have also experienced a bug that prevents them from playing with friends.
These issues might be connected to server-related problems, possibly triggered by the Mirrorwatch patch.
Blizzard is likely working to resolve these issues, so it's best to stay patient while they investigate and release fixes.
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