Update: Blizzard responds.
Update: Blizzard has just shared an update on its website – revealing it will be loosening phone number requirements for a majority of existing Overwatch players. Here are the full details from its official forum:
We designed Overwatch 2 to be a live service, which enables us to be responsive to a variety of player feedback. We have made the decision to remove phone number requirements for a majority of existing Overwatch players. Any Overwatch player with a connected Battle.net account, which includes all players who have played since June 9, 2021, will not have to provide a phone number to play. We are working to make this change and expect it to go live on Friday, October 7. We will update players once it is in effect.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
