Blizzard details Overwatch account merging ahead of cross-progression launch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Blizzard details Overwatch account merging ahead of cross-progression launch Arriving alongside sequel this October. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 17 Aug 2022 2 comments Ahead of Overwatch 2's early access launch in October, Blizzard is giving existing Overwatch players the opportunity to begin merging their various Overwatch 1 accounts as part of its preparations for the sequel's new cross-progression feature, and it's shared an FAQ on the process so players can start the transition now. When it launches, cross-progression will enable Overwatch 2 players to access their progress and cosmetics across any platforms using a single account. Additionally, it'll enable Overwatch 1 players to carry their existing progress and cosmetics over into the sequel, regardless of the platforms they're currently playing on. However, to make use of that feature, console players will first need to merge any different system accounts they have into one Battle.net account. To start the process, players with an Overwatch account on Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch simply need to log into the game, at which point they'll be prompted to identify, select, and confirm which accounts they want to merge. Players will need to create a Battle.net account (which is mandatory for Overwatch 2 anyway) if they haven't done so already. Watch on YouTube Overwatch 2 - Free to Play Trailer. Once players have selected the correct accounts they wish to carry over via Battle.net, Blizzard says it will prepare those accounts to be merged during the release of Overwatch 2. In its detailed FAQ, Blizzard notes only one account per platform can be merged into a new Battle.net account, and it stresses that players will be unable to unlink to a different console account on the same platform once the merge has occurred. Overwatch 2 - which probably won't be selling $45 skins despite players concerns - launches as a free-to-play early access title for Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 4th October. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store