How to Accept a Friend Request in Overwatch 2

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A simple walkthrough to accepting Overwatch 2 friend requests
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Do you want to play with your friends in Overwatch 2? Whether you play on Xbox, PS4, or PC, it is easy to add friends and accept friend requests from others. This wikiHow guide will teach you everything you need to know.

Things You Should Know

  • Navigate to the Socials tab from either the Home or pause menu.
  • Shift over to the "Invitations" tab.
  • Select the "✔" next to any friend requests you want to accept.

Steps

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    Boot up the game to get started.
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    Before you begin playing a match , stop at the Home menu.
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    Scroll through the options on the Home page and select Socials .
    • You can also find this option from the pause menu when in-game.
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    Flick through the tabs atop the screen until you arrive at the Invitations tab, which should be the last option listed.
    • On console, use the bumpers to navigate through the options. PC players can simply use their mouse to click on the appropriate tab.
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    If you have received any friend requests, they will appear on this page. You'll see the user's Overwatch name .
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    Each friend request will have an X and an ✔ button next to it. Hover over the checkmark and press the appropriate button:
    • Xbox - A
    • PS4 - X
    • PC - click with your mouse
      • To decline a friend request, select the "X" button instead.
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