9 Simple Steps to Use Custom Game Codes in Overwatch 2

Download Article
Easily input codes for custom matches and workshops in Overwatch 2 on PC or console
Download Article

Custom games in Overwatch 2 are created by players for players. You can practice your aim, test out characters, or even play a makeshift Flappy Bird with Mercy. You'll just need to open the "Custom Games" menu and import a valid code. These can be used solo or with friends. This wikiHow will show you how to enter custom game codes in Overwatch 2 using all platforms.

Things You Should Know

  • Open Overwatch 2 and select "Play" → "Custom Games" → "+ Create" → "Import Code".
  • Enter a valid Custom Code and select "OK". Return to the Lobby and select "Start".
  • To leave a Custom Code game, press "Esc" or the "Menu" button. Select "Leave game".

Steps

Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8b\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8b\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-1.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":341,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":539,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    . You can download Overwatch 2 on PC, PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch. [1]
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/80\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/80\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":346,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":547,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will be on the left side of the screen.
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-3.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":544,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You can find this between Arcade and Training .
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-4.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":343,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":543,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will be near the top-right corner, next to the search field.
    • A new lobby will open.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/77\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/77\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-5.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You can find this near the top-right corner, next to Move .
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-6.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":346,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":548,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This looks like a down arrow within a file. It's the second icon underneath the Summary header.
  7. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-7.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":348,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":550,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Many community members share codes to social media such as Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and more. Some codes are meant to improve your aim or practice with characters while others are meant for fun.
    • Visit https://workshop.codes/ for tons of Overwatch 2 Custom Codes.
    • Once you input a code, you'll see its details on the Summary panel.
  8. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3b\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3b\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-8.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":347,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":549,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    On PC, you can also press the Esc key. This will return you to the lobby.
  9. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fd\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fd\/Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-9.jpg\/v4-728px-Enter-Custom-Game-Code-in-Overwatch-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":343,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":543,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You can find this at the bottom of the page. Your Custom Code match will begin.
    • If you want to leave before the timer runs out, press Esc on your keyboard or the Menu button on your controller and select Leave game .
    10. Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      Fallout 4: A Complete Guide to Supply Lines and What They Do
      The Fastest & Easiest Way to Unlock Full Body Haki in Blox Fruits
      How to Do 2-Player Split Screen Mode in Fortnite
      Simple Ways to Get the Soul Guitar in Blox Fruits
      Simple Ways to Get God Human in Blox Fruits
      How to
      Contact PlayStation
      How to Connect Switch to a PC: The Ultimate Guide
      Simple Steps to Use Incantations in Elden Ring, What Buttons to Press + More
      How to
      Make Stuff in Little Alchemy
      Simple Ways to Get Superhuman in Blox Fruits
      5 Easy Steps to Turn on Footsteps Notification in Fortnite
      How to
      Beat Granny
      Your Comprehensive Guide to Getting Tushita in Blox Fruits
      How to Do the Saber Expert Puzzle & Get the Saber in Blox Fruits
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/

      About This Article

      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 15,959 times.

      Did this article help you?

      Advertisement