‘Overwatch’ Voice Chat Not Working: How to Fix Group Chat Issues
Overwatch voice chat is currently experiencing technical difficulties. According to Reddit users, there’s a glitch in voice chat in Competitive Play on PC. Blizzard is aware of the issue and currently working on a fix. In the meantime, the company has released a series of steps you can try to repair the problem yourself.
How to Fix Overwatch Voice Chat Issues: Troubleshooting Tips for Group Chat Problems
Disable any overlay programs like Discord, Overwolf, etc.
Make sure Team Voice Chat and Group Voice Chat are set to “On” or “Auto Join.”
Make sure your Firewall and router aren’t blocking anything.
Keep your drivers up-to-date, including the ones for your headset.
If all of this fails, email Blizzard your voice logs at techinfo@blizzard.com.
There’s also an issue affecting Xbox One and PlayStation 4 users who can’t find a game or log in. Matchmaking and “other social” services are screwed up, but Blizzard is looking into it. If you see the error message “LC-202,” that means there’s a problem on Blizzard’s side and you are going to have to wait for them to hotfix it.
Unfortunately, there’s not much else you can do about the issue for now. Communicating in a game like Overwatch is crucial for victory—without coordination, it’s hard to win. I’d recommend staying away from Competitive Play until this issue is resolved so you don’t end up losing SR points. I know it’s hard to stay away from ranked for a couple of days, but you’ll be much happier saving 500 SR points.