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Overwatch 2: 22 error codes explained by Blizzard Entertainment, including LC-202, LC-208, BN-564, BN-054, BN-115 and LS-403. Each line gives what Blizzard Entertainment says the code means, what it says to do, and a link to its page. No official explanation is published for BN-563, BC-153.
| Code | What it means | What Blizzard Entertainment says to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
LC-202 |
Disconnected from the game server on console; treated as a connection problem (a BattleTag is required if the console account is linked to Battle.net). | Make sure you have a BattleTag if linked, configure your firewall, reset network devices and optimize your connection; unlinking and relinking can help but may start a console cooldown. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
LC-208 |
Unable to connect to Overwatch on console - disconnected from game servers (also shown as LC-208.001). | Make sure you have a BattleTag if linked, check firewall/router/port settings and reset network devices; unlinking and relinking can help but may start a console cooldown. | Official page updated 26 Jul 2026 |
BN-564 |
A console login error that can occur when the Overwatch servers are down for maintenance. | Check BlizzardCS for server status; if there is no maintenance, unlink the console account under Connected Accounts on Battle.net, restart Overwatch and relink. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
BN-054 |
A PlayStation login error that can occur when the Overwatch servers are down for maintenance. | Check BlizzardCS for server status; if there is no maintenance, unlink your PlayStation Network account on Battle.net, restart Overwatch and relink. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
BN-115 |
A connection problem when contacting the authentication services, usually temporary. | Restart the game and try again, and check Battle.net support banners or the Battle.net app for an authentication outage. | Official page updated 27 Mar 2026 |
LS-403 |
The account has been banned or suspended for a policy violation (applies only to Overwatch). | Check your email for details of the violation and use the Account Restrictions page to appeal. | Official page updated 11 May 2026 |
BC-101 |
The client failed to connect to the server. | Reset network devices, check firewall/router/port settings, optimize a wireless connection and run your console's connection test. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
BC-124 |
Console login to Battle.net failed; the article points to a possible console internet connection problem. | Check BlizzardCS for outages, optimize your connection, reset network devices and check firewall, router and port settings. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
BC-127 |
A console login error that may be caused by account restrictions or by maintenance in the Europe or Americas regions. | Check for Overwatch maintenance and account restrictions, and enable chat/messaging in the sub-account's parental controls. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
BC-158 |
A console login error that may be caused by account restrictions or by maintenance in the Europe or Americas regions. | Check for Overwatch maintenance and account restrictions, and enable chat/messaging in the sub-account's parental controls. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
HF-1 |
listed without explanation (article also covers HF-2 and HF-5 when starting or connecting). | Delete the Overwatch folder under %localappdata%\Blizzard Entertainment, repair the game, update or disable security software, or try a new administrator account. | Official page updated 5 Feb 2026 |
HF - 503 |
listed without explanation (seen when trying to play a game mode such as Experimental). | Log out and back in, run the repair tool, switch game region and back, and delete the Battle.net Tools folder. | Official page updated 5 Feb 2026 |
HF-504 |
A console error that can occur when there is a problem installing a required Overwatch patch; Blizzard says it has been fixed. | If it continues, visit the Technical Support Forums or contact Blizzard. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
LC-PF61 |
A purchase failure that may occur if you do not have enough virtual currency or the product is not available for your account. | Check you have enough virtual currency, or try buying the product through the Blizzard Web Shop instead. | Official page updated 6 Jul 2026 |
403 |
A console error that may be caused when the account has no SMS number set up. | Add an SMS number to the account, following Blizzard's SMS troubleshooting if needed. | Official page updated 6 Feb 2026 |
400 |
Error 400 - Unsupported Parameters, shown when trying to SMS/QR-verify on console. | Try a different QR code scanner, complete verification on another platform such as PC, or reinstall the game on the console. | Official page updated 6 Feb 2026 |
9-00 |
A known issue where replays cannot be watched, which Blizzard is investigating. | Fixed, according to patch notes. | Official page updated 6 Feb 2026 |
0xE00300E0 |
listed without explanation ("Could not locate resources"). | Delete Overwatch Launcher.exe and Overwatch.exe from the game folder, then run Scan and Repair in the Battle.net app. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
0xE00F00B0 |
Network initialization failed when launching Overwatch. | Reset network devices, optimize your connection, update drivers and OS, release/renew IP and flush DNS, and close other applications. | Official page updated 8 Oct 2026 |
Unexpected Server Error Occurred |
listed without explanation (login error on Overwatch). | Close and reopen the game; if it persists, switch to another server region with the globe icon in the Battle.net app. | Official page updated 6 Aug 2026 |
Failed to Connect to Server |
The game could not reach a game-specific server. | Close Overwatch and check for updates, restart the computer, and optimize your internet connection. | Official page updated 13 May 2026 |
Rendering Device Lost |
Occurs when a TDR (timeout detection and recovery) incident happens while playing. | Update drivers and OS, close background apps, and check for overheating or overclocked components. | Official page updated 5 Feb 2026 |
No official explanation published for BN-563, BC-153, as of 18 October 2026. We do not list unofficial fixes.
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What is Overwatch 2 error LC-202?
Disconnected from the game server on console; treated as a connection problem (a BattleTag is required if the console account is linked to Battle.net). Blizzard Entertainment says: Make sure you have a BattleTag if linked, configure your firewall, reset network devices and optimize your connection; unlinking and relinking can help but may start a console cooldown.
What is Overwatch 2 error LC-208?
Unable to connect to Overwatch on console - disconnected from game servers (also shown as LC-208.001). Blizzard Entertainment says: Make sure you have a BattleTag if linked, check firewall/router/port settings and reset network devices; unlinking and relinking can help but may start a console cooldown.
What is Overwatch 2 error BN-564?
A console login error that can occur when the Overwatch servers are down for maintenance. Blizzard Entertainment says: Check BlizzardCS for server status; if there is no maintenance, unlink the console account under Connected Accounts on Battle.net, restart Overwatch and relink.
What is Overwatch 2 error BN-054?
A PlayStation login error that can occur when the Overwatch servers are down for maintenance. Blizzard Entertainment says: Check BlizzardCS for server status; if there is no maintenance, unlink your PlayStation Network account on Battle.net, restart Overwatch and relink.
What is Overwatch 2 error BN-115?
A connection problem when contacting the authentication services, usually temporary. Blizzard Entertainment says: Restart the game and try again, and check Battle.net support banners or the Battle.net app for an authentication outage.
What is Overwatch 2 error LS-403?
The account has been banned or suspended for a policy violation (applies only to Overwatch). Blizzard Entertainment says: Check your email for details of the violation and use the Account Restrictions page to appeal.
What is Overwatch 2 error BC-101?
The client failed to connect to the server. Blizzard Entertainment says: Reset network devices, check firewall/router/port settings, optimize a wireless connection and run your console's connection test.
What is Overwatch 2 error BC-124?
Console login to Battle.net failed; the article points to a possible console internet connection problem. Blizzard Entertainment says: Check BlizzardCS for outages, optimize your connection, reset network devices and check firewall, router and port settings.
Why is my Overwatch 2 error code not listed?
We list only codes Blizzard Entertainment explains. As of 18 October 2026, no official explanation is published for BN-563, BC-153.
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