You might have to wait a little longer before trying out that healing sniper lady.
Many players are having problems logging into Overwatch following the recent release of a new patch that introduced the team-based shooter’s first new hero, Ana. Some players were even disconnected from games. Lots of people are likely trying to enter the shooter at once, which could cause a big strain on the game’s servers.
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Some #Overwatch players may be experiencing latency or disconnections. We are investigating this now.
— Blizzard CS – The Americas (@BlizzardCS) July 19, 2016
And also:
Hey all! We are investigating connection issues with #Warcraft & #Overwatch. Thanks for the reports, everyone!
— Blizzard CS – The Americas (@BlizzardCS) July 19, 2016
Overwatch came out in May for PC, PlayStation 4, and PC. It has become another popular game for Blizzard, which also runs World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. The new patch also brought significant changes to many of Overwatch’s current characters, including the tank D.Va and the healer Zenyatta.