Summary
ManyOverwatch 2players on the PS5 have reported and shared footage of serious frame drops inhibiting their gameplay.Overwatch 2is free-to-play on modern consoles, but the latest season isn’t running as expected on PS5.
Overwatch 2was released as a multi-platform game, replacing the original on Nintendo, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox. The game has been divisive in the community since it came out, as many prefer the premium experience of the first title over thefree-to-play model ofOverwatch 2. Because the original game is no longer available, a portion of the player base continues to play it due to the lack of an alternative. Adding some complexity to the situation on PS5, many players report that the sequel has serious frame drops that directly affect gameplay.
Reddit users HeyUsernameImDad and TheWorstOfTheWest are among manyOverwatchfans sharing their irregular PS5 experiences. The problem seemingly began with the release ofOverwatch 2Season 8on December 5. Since the update dropped, PS5 fans have seen low frame rates. This has turned what may be otherwise standard gameplay clips into choppy and pixelated videos. The low frame rates on PS5 have spurred frustration in the community as the game seems to play normally on other platforms. One gamer stated that the problem has persisted for over 24 hours, which suggests that it has affected many fans on PS5.
One clip highlights just how difficult it is to play the game in this condition as a Mercy tries to heal their team while struggling with the frame rate issue. A Reddit user claims that joining a game that’s already begun makes the experience even worse. In this clip, the player selectsOverwatch 2Support hero Lifeweaverand joins their allies, with only a couple of them visible. In many cases, players don’t even see their own character until several moments after spawning. Because of the condition of the game, fans are unable to play as they usually would. Going beyond the gameplay, PS5 fans are also reporting that even menus are lagging compared to before Season 8 began.
While the game is hardly playable on PS5,Overwatch 2on PS4 seems to be working like normal. Given these problems seemingly began with an update, something in the patch is likely causing the PS5 performance issues.Blizzard continues to updateOverwatch 2on all platforms, so a future patch may resolve the significant frame rate dips on PS5. In the meantime, it’s currently unclear what recourse PS5 fans have other than to play on a different device if they have one.
Overwatch 2
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
