Overwatch 2: how to play without a phone number

Many of the new and old players are looking for a way to play Overwatch 2 without a phone number. This is mainly due to the fact that the game is not compatible with some prepaid and even postpaid plans. But there is good news for players as well. There actually is a way to play Overwatch 2 without a phone, so without further ado, let’s check it out.

How to play Overwatch 2 without a phone number

You can only play Overwatch 2 without a phone number if you have played the original game since June 9, 2021. Unfortunately, new players cannot play without a phone number. This change has taken place since October 7, 2022.

One of the main reasons for introducing phone numbers into the game was to reduce the number of smurfs and cheaters in the game. So you can see why Blizzard won’t let new players play without a phone number.

And even if you played the original game, you will still get banned for toxicity. As such, original players should make the most of their account as once they are permanently banned, they will need to add a phone number for their next account.

In case you are someone who doesn’t have a phone number or someone with a prepaid number. There are two more things you can do, note that both of them still require a phone number.

• Use someone else’s number: If you have a family member or friend who doesn’t plan to play Overwatch 2 and is on a postpaid plan. You can then use their number to register. Remember that one account can only use one number. So if they ever want to play, they can’t with their number.
• Change your plan or get a new number: before we check it out, this option may not be for everyone. This is quite understandable unless you get a number just for playing. But if you really want to play Overwatch 2, then unfortunately this will be the only option you have.
• Wait: it’s also not a very reliable option, but you don’t have much of a choice. You’ll have to wait for Blizzard to change this policy and hope that sometime in the future they remove the need to use a phone number entirely.

I suggest you check out our guide on why Overwatch 2 requires a phone number. Here you can find out about all the reasons why they decided to make this decision.

That goes for this guide on how to play Overwatch 2 without a phone number.