When you’re playing Overwatch 2, you run into the screen flickering issues. That can be frustrating. But don’t fret. Screen flickering is a common problem that you can fix. In this post, I’ll show you various methods to resolve screen flickering in Overwatch 2. Read on to learn the detailed steps.
Try These Fixes
Method 1: Check Overwatch 2’s Minimum System Requirements
Method 2: Check for Hardware Issues
Method 3: Update Graphics Drivers
Method 4: Disable Background Applications
Method 5: Adjust Screen Refresh Rate
Method 6: Test the Game in Windowed Mode
Method 7: Update Overwatch 2
Method 8: Contact Blizzard Support
Method 1: Check Overwatch 2’s Minimum System Requirements
If this is the first time you play Overwatch 2 and encounter the screen flickering issue, it’s essential to check Overwatch 2’s minimum system requirements before you dive into the advanced methods.
Go to Blizzard’s official website then you’ll see the minimum system requirements listed for Overwatch 2 on Windows. Check and ensure your system meets or exceeds the game’s minimum requirements.
If your hardware doesn’t meet the minimum requirements, you’ll need to upgrade your hardware in order to play Overwatch 2 smoothly.
If you’ve verified that your system meets the minimum system requirements, head on and follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix the issue.
Method 2: Check for Hardware Issues
Hardware problems can cause screen flickering. So check and ensure your hardware is working properly.
- Check cable connections. A loose cable connection can cause the screen to flicker instantly. Unplug and replug the cables, including the HDMI and power cables. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted to the ports.
- Check ports. If possible, switch to different ports so you can verify if the current ports are having issues.
- Reseat the GPU. Power off your computer and unplug it. Remove the graphics card, clean the dust on the card and then reseat the card properly.
Method 3: Update Graphics Drivers
Outdated graphics drivers can be the culprit behind the screen flickering. Try updating your graphics drivers and see if it helps fix the issue.
Nvidia Users
If you’re using a Nvidia graphics card, you can follow these steps to update your graphics drivers:
1) Go to the Nvidia official website.
2) Search for the latest driver for your graphics card model.
2) Download the driver.
3) Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
4) Restart your computer.
AMD Users
1) Go to the AMD official website.
2) Search for the latest driver for your graphics card model.
3) Download the driver.
4) Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
5) Reboot your computer.
Related article: How to See What Graphics Card I have.
Method 4: Disable Background Applications
Certain background applications like antivirus software can interfere with Overwatch 2. If you have any unnecessary applications running while playing Overwatch 2, try disabling them to fix the screen flickering error.
You can disable the background applications through Task Manager:
1) Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2) Locate and select the unnecessary processes.
3) Click End Task to stop the unnecessary processes.
Method 5: Adjust Screen Refresh Rate
The value of screen refresh rate can affect screen flickering. It’s recommended you use a screen refresh rate higher than 60Hz for your monitor. Follow these steps to adjust the screen refresh rate:
1) Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.
2) Click on Advanced display settings.
3) Under Related settings, click on Display adapter properties.
4) Click on the Monitor tab, then in the Monitor Settings section, select a refresh rate that’s higher than 60Hz. The maximum refresh rate you can use depends on your monitor. If you can’t select a refresh rate higher than 60Hz, skip this method and try other methods.
5) Click Apply > OK to save the changes.
6) Restart your computer and check to see if the problem resolves.
Method 6: Test the Game in Windowed Mode
The screen flickering error always occurs in Fullscreen mode. If you’re using Fullscreen mode, switch it to Windowed mode and see if the error disappears.
1) Launch Overwatch 2.
2) Navigate to the Settings >Video.
3) Select “Display Mode” to Windowed mode.
4) Check to see if flickering persists.
Method 7: Update Overwatch 2
If you haven’t updated your game yet, it’s time to do it now. This may help fix screen flickering in the game.To update Overwatch 2:
1) Open the Blizzard Battle.net launcher.
2) Select Overwatch 2.
3) Click Options and choose Check for Updates.
4) Once the update is complete, re-launch Overwatch 2.
5) Play the game and see if flickering persists.
Method 8: Contact Blizzard Support
If all else fails, don’t hesitate to contact Blizzard Support for assistance:
1) Go to the Blizzard Support website.
2) Log in to your account.
3) Describe your issue in detail. Don’t forget to include the troubleshooting steps you’ve already taken.
4) Submit the ticket and wait for them to reply. It may take a few days to receive a reply. Wait patiently until they reply to you.
Thank you for reading. Hopefully you find the post helpful. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.