Recently the servers for Overwatch 2’s true open BETA went live for players on PC, Xbox and PlayStation. The public BETA will go on for three weeks, permitting players to play the new map and try out a new character; the Junker Queen, until July 18th.
The developers have given an in-depth look at their current objectives for the BETA for the individuals who are interested, covering everything from their game design and balance goals to how they desire to keep speaking with the Overwatch community before the game’s official launch later this year.
HOW TO GET ACCESS TO THE OVERWATCH 2 BETA
- Go to the Overwatch 2 beta site.
- In the top right corner, sign in to your Blizzard Account.
- At the bottom of the Overwatch 2 beta page, pick your platform (and region for PlayStation players).
- Then hit Request Beta Access.
Players can likewise buy the Watchpoint Pack for $59.95 for guaranteed access. Notwithstanding beta access on day one, you’ll likewise get two legendary character skins, a novel player icon and enough virtual currency to purchase the initial two premium fight passes accessible for 1000 VC each.
HOW DO I PLAY THE OVERWATCH 2 BETA
In the event that you have proactively picked into the BETA and have been selected for testing your Battlenet account will be ready to install the BETA.
- Sign in to your Battle.net account and explore Overwatch on the game launcher.
- In the bottom left, click the Game Version drop-down.
- Select Overwatch 2 Tech Beta to install.
- When the download is finished, hit the blue Play button to begin.
In the event that you are playing on a console, you will have gotten a code for your preferred platform and can recover it by means of your console’s digital storefront.
Overwatch 2 officially launches in early access on October 4, 2022. The game is free to play and accessible on PC by means of Battlenet, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch with cross-platform play and cross-platform movement.