Overwatch 2 Bans 6,000 Accounts for Ximming
Resumen
The Lobby announcement covers Overwatch 2’s effort to combat Ximming and other unauthorized peripherals in console communities. After months of investigation, the game has banned over 6,000 accounts, a significant step toward fairer gameplay.
August 4, 2026
Hello, heroes! We're here today to update you all on our efforts to combat the use of unauthorized peripherals within our console communities, often referred to as using XIM or Ximming. While our efforts to combat this form of unfair gameplay advantage are constant and ongoing, today marks the culmination of a months-long effort to identify and ban over 6000 accounts we've identified as using unauthorized peripherals.
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