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Overwatch recently changed so that you are connected to the fastest possible server regardless of region you may have chosen in the BattleNet app launcher. Learn more about the BattleNet global play update from Community Manager Josh Nash here:

Crossplay update soft region locked everyone

Hey everyone! Today’s Global Battle.net update has caused some confusion in the community about region locking and swapping, so let’s take a moment to provide some clarity about details that might not be immediately clear: Why can’t I swap regions anymore? The simple answer is, you are placed into the best match based on a variety of factors including player skill and ping. Getting more technical, it’s because the regions themselves no longer exist (at least not in the way players tradition…