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Overwatch 2 phone verification removed by Blizzard

Blizzard has announced that it is removing the Overwatch 2 phone verification requirement to play the free game for all previously existing players. The prerequisite ...
Polygon

Overwatch 2: How to add a phone number for Blizzard’s SMS Protect

If you want to play Overwatch 2 when it’s released on Oct. 4, you’ll be required to enter your phone number as part of Activision Blizzard’s SMS Protect feature. The same goes for Call of Duty: Modern ...
techtimes

‘Overwatch 2’ to Require Phone Numbers for Accounts—Blizzard aims to Block Cheaters, Spam

"Overwatch 2" is dropping by next week, October 4, and there is a new policy from Blizzard which will take into effect once it publicly releases to all, requiring a phone number to set up one's ...
GameSpot

Blizzard Owns Up To Overwatch 2's Rocky Start, Drops Phone Registration Requirement For Many

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Blizzard's long-awaited Overwatch 2 arrived this week, but the launch didn't exactly go to plan. Blizzard has apologized for the launch issues, saying ...
CNET

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Joins Overwatch 2 in Requiring Phone Number Verification

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The Verge

Blizzard gives most Overwatch 1 players a pass on verifying phone numbers to play Overwatch 2

Blizzard is also working on problems keeping players from logging in and preventing unlocked items from showing up on their accounts. Blizzard is also working on problems keeping players from logging ...