How to change menu background in Overwatch 2
Blizzard EntertainmentOverwatch 2’s menu backgrounds change with each event, season, hero release, and worldwide competition. They tend to bring a certain feel to the game that matches what’s going on live, and sometimes players don’t want to see them go.
What might not be known to even the most veteran Overwatch players is that you are actually able to customize your menu to the image and music you prefer.
How to customize menu background on Steam
Blizzard Entertainment/SkyBorikYou can customize your Overwatch 2 menu in Steam by putting in certain codes in Launch Options:
- Right-click on Overwatch 2 in your game library.
- Click on the ‘Properties’ tab.
- Go to the ‘General’ tab.
- Under ‘Launch Options,’ input the menu background code of your choice.
Once you have put the code in, you can launch your game and your chosen menu background should show up.
How to customize menu background on Battle.net
You can customize your Overwatch 2 menu in Battle.net by inputting certain codes while in the additional commands menu:
- Click on the Battle.net icon on the top left corner of the app and go to ‘Settings.’
- Next, head to the ‘Game Settings’ tab and click on ‘Overwatch 2’ to get a dropdown menu.
- Tick the ‘Additional command line arguments’ box and paste the menu background code of your choice in the text box.
- Click ‘Done.’
Once you have loaded the code, you should be able to launch your game with your chosen menu background showing up.
Blizzard Entertainment/SkyBorikAll menu background codes
While not all previous Overwatch menu backgrounds are available, 18 background codes are available to choose from.
These are all the Overwatch 2 menu background codes, in order of release date:
| Overwatch 2 menu background | Overwatch 2 menu background code |
|---|---|
| Heroes | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000E77 |
| Zero Hour | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000EFB |
| Sojourn | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000D6C |
| Winter Wonderland 2022 | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000D77 |
| Lunar New Year 2023 (Mei) | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000DAD |
| Hanzo Cupid | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000B6B |
| Galactic Emperor Sigma | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000001032 |
| Summer Games 2022 | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000BCE |
| Gothenburg Mothership | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000001104 |
| Overwatch World Cup | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000817 |
| Overwatch League | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000864 |
| Lunar New Year (D.Va) | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000000710 |
| Ancient Caller Moira | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000001200 |
| Venture Art | –lobbyMap=0x080000000000121A |
| Mirrorwatch | –lobbyMap=0x080000000000121E |
| Mirrorwatch Art | –lobbyMap=0x08000000000010AC |
| Porsche Collab Art | –lobbyMap=0x0800000000001219 |
| Calamity Empress Ashe Art | –lobbyMap=0x080000000000123F |
When you launch your game after inputting the code, it may take a little longer than usual to launch. Rest assured, it’s just taking some time to process and you can get to gaming soon after you’ve customized your menu.
It’s worth noting that some backgrounds get removed with the release of new seasons, but more also get added to use. So, make sure to return to this page when there’s an update to check out the new backgrounds you can use and which ones are no longer available.
Thanks to Steam user ‘SkyBorik’ for putting the codes together for players to use. As more events, updates, and Heroes get released, we will make sure to update this list with new codes so you can choose from future menu backgrounds as well.
Can you change menu backgrounds on console?
Unfortunately, you can’t change menu backgrounds for Overwatch 2 on console currently. The process to change the menu background requires the Battle.net or Steam app, which are only available on PC.
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