The error BC-153 is one such problem that pops up when users try to log in to their accounts. Below, we take a look at this error in detail and solutions to resolve it once and for all.

What Is Overwatch 2 BC-153 Error Code?

You’ll see the BC-153 error code when you try to log in to your Overwatch 2 account. The error code comes with a message that says, “sorry, we were unable to log you in. please try again later. (BC-153).”

The error mainly appears when the game servers are facing downtime. However, this isn’t the only culprit. Here are all the other reasons that can be responsible for the Overwatch 2 login error:

A weak or unstable internet connection. Am outdated network driver. Misconfigured network settings. A corrupt DNS Cache.

Now that we know all the potential culprits of the issue let’s look at the troubleshooting methods that can help you eliminate the error.

1. Begin With Basic Repairs

The first thing you must do is restart the game and check for the issue. The error can appear due to a temporary glitch in the game, which can be fixed by a simple restart.

As aforementioned, the BC-153 error mainly appears when the game’s servers are not operational or under maintenance. To confirm this, you’ll have to check Overwatch 2 server status by visiting a website like Downdetector. You can also visit Overwatch 2 Twitter handle, official forum, or Reddit page to check the server status.

If the servers are under maintenance or facing downtime, you can’t do much other than wait until the servers become operational again.

You must ensure that you are using strong and stable connections. Overwatch 2 recommends that your connection speed must be at least 3-4 Mbps to play the game without any obstructions. To check your connection speed, you can visit an internet-speed checking website.

If the result shows that your speed is inadequate, there are numerous things you can try to improve your internet speed on Windows. Open the Task Manager and disable all the applications from the background that might be consuming the internet. For example, ensure that applications like Google Chrome are not downloading anything in the background.

You can also reset your router to see if that fixes the issue. The steps to do this vary depending on the model of your router, so be sure to check the manufacturer’s documentation for more information.

2. Change the Server Region in Battle.net

You can try changing the server region in Battle.net to fix the problem. Here’s how to do it:

Open Battle. net on your computer. Click the Overwatch 2 icon next to All Games. Click the Globe icon next to Overwatch 2. Choose the region you want from the context menu.

That’s it. Relaunch the launcher the check for the issue.

3. Clear the DNS Cache

Your computer’s DNS cache helps translate domain names to IP addresses. But if the DNS cache gets corrupted or encounters an issue, that translation will fail, resulting in connection issues.

In this case, the solution is to clear your computer’s DNS cache data. You can do it by following the below steps:

Open the Start menu by pressing the Win key. In the search bar, type Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator from the right panel. In the elevated Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.

That’s it. Wait until you get a message indicating the cache has been cleared. After that, restart your computer and check for the problem.

4. Download the Latest Network Driver Update

Overwatch 2 BC-153 login error might appear due to corrupt or outdated network drivers. You’ll have to update the network driver to eliminate the error if this is the case. Here’s how:

Open the Power menu by pressing the Win + X hotkeys. Choose Device Manager from the context menu. Right-click on the installed network adapters and select Update driver. Choose Search automatically for drivers from the window that crops up.

Windows will now look for and download the latest network driver update. Once done, give a quick restart to your computer and check if the issue persists.

Windows sometimes doesn’t always catch new drivers when they release. As such, if Windows finds nothing, see how to update your graphics card drivers.

5. Switch to Google Public DNS

Your current DNS server can be another reason for the login error. You can fix it by switching to Google Public DNS, which is best for playing online games.

Here’s how:

Launch the Settings menu (see how to open the Settings menu on Windows) and select Network & Internet from the left panel. Head towards Advanced network settings > More network adapter options. Choose your connection, right-click and select Properties. Check the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and choose Properties. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses. Type 8. 8. 8. 8 in the Preferred DNS server and 8. 8. 4. 4 in the Alternate DNS server. Click OK.

6. Repair Overwatch 2 in Battle.net

Overwatch 2 files can get corrupted due to a bug or an update that you recently installed. These corrupt files can cause various issues, including the one at hand.

Fortunately, you can repair the corrupt files using the Scan and Repair feature of Battle.net. Here’s how to use this feature:

Open the Battle. net launcher and choose Overwatch 2 from All Games. Click the Gear icon next to Play. Choose Scan and Repair from the context menu. Choose Begin Scan from the window that crops up.

The scan will start and will try to detect corruption in the game installation files. Once the scan is complete, you will have to download a repair update to complete the process.

7. Reset Windows’ Network Settings

Are you still facing the BC-153 login error? Perhaps misconfigured network settings are causing the problem. To fix this, you’ll have to reset the network settings.

Open Settings and choose Network & Internet from the left panel. Select Advanced network settings and then Network reset. Click the Reset now button. Click Yes to the UAC that appears.

Fixing the Overwatch 2 BC-153 Login Error

Login errors are very common in online games. They mainly appear when the game’s server is under maintenance or due to any network issue. If you face the BC-153 login error in Overwatch 2, you now know what’s causing the problem and how to fix it.

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