ICYMI: Blizzard will remove its controversial SMS Protect system from Overwatch 2 for players who have played OW1 The SMS Protect system does not take into account households that are possibly sharing the same phone number, nor does it accept pre-paid or VOIP numbers.Īs a result, multiple players are unable to access the game, and this especially impacts younger players, or those who cannot afford to have phones paid off or on contracts, and so forth. This might seem like a good thing at face value, but really, it’s hindering many players from taking part in Overwatch 2 for reasons unrelated to their behaviour. Similarly, if a disruptive player has been suspended or banned, SMS Protect makes it more difficult for them to return to the game. This additional layer of security is an industry-proven solution in combating both cheating and disruptive behaviour, further protecting your Overwatch 2 experience from bad actors.”īlizzard continues, “SMS Protect helps verify ownership of your account in the unforeseen event of an account compromise. In a previous blog post detailing its Defense Matrix initiative, which is aimed at disincentivising disruptive behaviour and gameplay, Blizzard said, “SMS Protect brings meaningful change when it comes to disruptive play. If you’re not exactly sure what the deal with SMS Protect is, we’ve explained it here. Blizzard has since announced it will be removing the SMS protect system for Overwatch 2 players that previously played Overwatch 1 since June, 9, 2021. Take a look at Season One of Overwatch 2 in this trailer.Įxcept, this isn’t just about protecting players the SMS Protect system also aids Blizzard with controlling exactly who can access Overwatch 2.
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