Yes, you can still merge Overwatch 2 accounts, but with specific limitations. Account merging in Overwatch 2 is primarily designed to consolidate progression earned across different gaming platforms, such as between console and PC.
Understanding Overwatch 2 Account Merging
Overwatch 2's account merge feature allows players to bring together their cosmetic items, progression, and statistics from multiple platform-specific accounts (like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC) into a single Battle.net account. This ensures that your hard-earned skins, sprays, and stats are accessible regardless of where you play.
What Can Be Merged?
The core purpose of the merge feature is cross-platform progression. This means:
- Console to PC: You can merge your progression from a console account (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) onto your PC Battle.net account.
- PC to Console: Conversely, your PC progression can be merged with your console account's progression.
- Console to Console (different types): Progress from one type of console (e.g., PlayStation) can be merged with another type of console (e.g., Xbox) if both are linked to the same Battle.net account.
What Cannot Be Merged?
It is crucial to understand the limitations of the merging process. Not all types of accounts or progressions can be combined:
- Same Type of Account: You cannot merge progression earned on two accounts of the same type. For example:
- You cannot merge two separate PC Overwatch accounts together.
- You cannot merge two PlayStation accounts or two Xbox accounts with each other.
- Customer Support Restrictions: Customer Support is unable to bypass these restrictions. The system is designed to merge progress across different hardware platforms, not to combine multiple accounts of the same platform type.
Practical Insights and Examples
To clarify the merging capabilities, consider the following scenarios:
| Scenario | Merge Possible? | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| PC + PlayStation account | Yes | Your skins, levels, and stats from both PC and PlayStation will be combined into a single, unified profile linked to your Battle.net account. |
| Xbox + Nintendo Switch account | Yes | If both are linked to the same Battle.net account, their progression will merge, allowing you to access all items and stats on either console. |
| Two separate PC accounts | No | If you have two distinct Battle.net accounts with Overwatch progression, they cannot be merged. You must choose one to be your primary. |
| Two separate PlayStation accounts | No | If you have progress on two different PlayStation accounts, they cannot be merged. Only one PlayStation account can be linked to a single Battle.net account for merging purposes. |
The primary goal of the merge feature is to consolidate your experience under one Battle.net account for cross-platform play, not to combine multiple instances of the same platform's progression.
