Overwatch 2 has recently faced a wave of bans affecting players who were not actually leaving games. The game introduced new rules and penalties in season 10 to improve the player environment, but some users have found themselves banned without cause. Blizzard, the game’s developer, acknowledged that these bans were issued in error.

Players took to the Blizzard forums to report being banned from Overwatch 2’s ranked mode as if they had left a match prematurely. The bans started with a 15-minute penalty but escalated to season-long bans for some users. Many players experienced issues with queuing, preventing them from connecting to matches, which led to speculation that the game mistakenly interpreted these failed queues as intentional disconnections.

In response to the situation, Blizzard released a statement assuring players that they are investigating the issue and advised against submitting ban appeals until further updates are provided. The company’s forum post addressed the problem and promised to address it for all affected players collectively.

These incidents highlight the challenges that arise when automated bans are issued for disconnects, regardless of the reason behind them. The Overwatch 2 community has already faced previous issues with bans related to profanity at the start of season 10. Players are hopeful that Blizzard will swiftly resolve these erroneous bans to ensure a fair and enjoyable gaming experience for all Overwatch 2 fans.