Overwatch live issue tracker
Overwatch heavy disk activity after the July 14 update
Track unusually heavy disk activity reported while the game is idle or running after the July 14 update. No common cause or official fix is confirmed.
EvidencePlayer reported
PublisherNot acknowledged
VersionJuly 14, 2026 update
First reportedJuly 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM UTC
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Affected hardware patterns
No hardware pattern clears the privacy threshold yet. Small groups stay hidden.
What is known, and what is not
FrameReady report data
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Publisher status
Not acknowledged
Blizzard has not acknowledged this specific tracker in the checked official sources.
Workaround
No supported workaround
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Affected scope
Issue categoryOthereditorial classification
Platforms trackedPCconfiguration
Patch or releaseJuly 14, 2026 update2026-07-14
Signal thresholds4 elevated, 10 highunique reports in 60 minutes
Evidence sources
- Official: Blizzard Overwatch patch notes
- Community report: July 14 RAM growth and disk activity report