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Common problemOverwatchWindows PC
Overwatch won't launch
Says Game is Running but no window
The Battle.net app shows "Game is Running" but no Overwatch window ever opens. Blizzard points to old drivers, bad settings, security software or damaged files.
Fix it
How to fix it
Update your graphics drivers and operating system.
Reset the in-game options from the Battle.net app.
Update or briefly uninstall your security software.
Delete the Battle.net Tools folder so it rebuilds itself.
Run Scan and Repair on Overwatch.
Close all other programs and try again.
From Overwatch's help pages: us.support.blizzard.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Overwatch's own support is the next stop.
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- Keeps disconnectingNetwork trouble or a service problem
- High pingLatency from your network or route
- Stuck searching for matchQueue or join screen never finishes
- Stuck on loading screenConsole install not complete or corrupted
- LC-202Disconnected from game server on console
- LC-208Can't connect to game servers on console
- BN-564Login failed, often during maintenance
- Unexpected Server Error OccurredLogin blocked, try another server region
- BC-124Console can't log you in to Battle.net
- BC-101Game client can't reach the server
- Your rendering device has been lostGraphics driver timed out and recovered
- BLZOWCLI00000006Another program made the game crash
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