Overwatch 2 Beta Testing Starts in April
Blizzard made the Overwatch 2 announcement in a live stream on Twitch recently. It later took to Twitter to confirm that the Overwatch 2 PVP beta will release on April 26. The beta version of Overwatch 2 will be rolled for only PC users as of now. It is soon expected to be made available for consoles. #Overwatch2 PVP Beta is coming April 26.✋ Beta Sign Up https://t.co/jC3gYjfdBc pic.twitter.com/FLVxCEtLZj— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) March 18, 2022
Overwatch 2’s list of new elements includes a new hero called Sojourn (the first black woman character), a new Push mode, and the 5v5 mode with one tank instead of the 6v6 setup with two tanks. In addition to the original Overwatch maps, there will be 4 new ones, namely Circuit Royal (new escort map), Midtown (new hybrid map), Toronto (new push map), and Rome (also a new push map), added in this second iteration.
The game will also include some hero reworks (Orisa, Doomfist [tank], Bastion, Sombra) and a new context-aware ping system for players to communicate better.
Interested people can opt-in to play the Overwatch 2 beta, but should know that the selection will be based on region and hardware specs. Overwatch 2 system requirements are – a minimum of 6GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 600 series, or AMD Radeon HD 7000 GPU. If a player is selected, they will get an invite via email sometime in April. Players will also be required to have a copy of Overwatch 1 in order to access the first beta of Overwatch 2.
To recall, the alpha testing is still live but ended up crashing immediately after. The alpha version is available for a limited set of people at the moment, but the beta version will be extended to more people and regions. To opt-in for the Overwatch 2 beta, you can head to the link over here. Do let us know your thoughts on this awaited news in the comments below!
