As we know, Overwatch 2 it will be free y will completely replace its predecessor. This means that all the progress that players have made so far will be saved in the next game but it was not known how this would work on all platforms. Given this, Blizzard clarified the situation a few hours ago: there will be a possibility to merge accounts for those players who have been enjoying the console version of Overwatchwhich will grant them cross-progression.
The situation until now was that the players of Overwatch consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch) did not require a Battle.net account to play. This meant that if someone wanted to play later on PC, none of the progress that had been made on consoles counted. Any cosmetic or gesture that was obtained on one platform or the other was not shared.
So this week Blizzard decided to force all console users to link a Battle.net account if they want to play. Overwatch 2. With this, it will be the first time in Overwatch in which there will be cross-progression, which is sharing cosmetics and other items acquired between the different platforms in which an account is used. Basically, everything will be stored in a single Battle.net account.
Doing this will be the only way you can access Overwatch 2. Without a Battle.net account, you will not be able to enter the game or carry over your progress to the new game.
What do I need to do to merge my console accounts for Overwatch 2?
How do you explain Blizzard on their official pagenow all console players will get a message the next time they enter Overwatch. With this, they will be asked to fill in some information so that in the end they can scan a QR code with their cell phone. A code will appear on the console that when entered on the cell phone, you can link your console account to an existing Battle.net account or create a new one.
Keep in mind that only one account can be linked per console type. That is, the Battle.net account can be linked with only one PlayStation account, one Xbox account and one Nintendo Switch account. For this reason, it is very important to know how to decide which Overwatch use for fusion.
Clearly accounts can be unlinked. However, it will take a year to have the link available again.
Those who play exclusively on PC will not need to do this process.
Fuente: Blizzard
