In order to set up cross-progress and transfer their in-game cosmetics from OW 1 to OW 2, players will need to merge their Xbox/PlayStation/Nintendo accounts with Battle.net. By doing this, you will be able to easily access your credits, tokens, competitive points, cosmetics, statistics, presets, etc. Now, if you do not know how to link your Battle.net account and console and merge them to play Overwatch 2, this guide will show you how.
First of all, players need a Battle.net account to play OW 2 and also to transfer progress. If you’re playing on a console but don’t have one, first create an account on battle.net and then follow the instructions below.
How to merge your Overwatch console account with Battle.net
- Launch Overwatch on your console.
- Press the confirmation button to get past the welcome screen.
- You will see a QR code and an alphanumeric code.
- Players can scan the QR code using the mobile app or enter the alphanumeric code at blizzard.com/link.
- Now sign in with your Battle.net details to verify the connection between your console and your Battle.net accounts. You will receive a notification if your accounts are successfully connected.
How do I confirm the account merger?
- Launch Overwatch and click the “Merge Accounts”button.
- Verify your merge account and hold the prompt to complete the action. You can also switch accounts from here.
- If you’d like to learn more about how to link your accounts, you can read this support article.
When you merge your console account with your Battle.net account, your OW progress will be saved to your Battle.net account and transferred to Overwatch 2 successfully.
PC
The good news for PC players is that your progress will automatically carry over to Overwatch 2. If you have a console account, you also have the option to merge your console account with your Battle.net account.
Why should I merge my console account with my Battle.net account?
To access and transfer progress from Overwatch 1 to Overwatch 2, it is very important to merge accounts. If you have skins or cosmetic items on your OW PC that you want to merge with the console, this is possible. In addition, you can also transfer your OW progress from PC to console and vice versa. All you need is a connection between OW and Battle.net.
Can 2 Overwatch accounts be linked?
You will only have one option to merge your console accounts, so make sure you are using the correct account to merge them. If you make a mistake, you won’t be able to link another console account on the same platform. With that in mind, here are the steps you need to follow.
Can Overwatch accounts be unlinked after merging?
Players can unlink console accounts from their Battle.net accounts, but there is a set period of time (which can be as long as a year) to link new accounts to it.
What comes together?
All items in the Hero Gallery (graphics, emotes, skins, and other cosmetic items) will be available on the combined battle.net account. Your endorsements, achievements, stats, credits, skill rating will also be combined.
To understand the answers to other frequently asked questions, you can check out the answers posted by Blizzard here.