Overwatch 2 Beta Breaks Twitch Viewership Records
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At long last, a playable version of Overwatch 2 has been released, and record numbers of viewers flocked to Twitch to check it out. The sequel to the competitive team-based shooter was first announced with a cinematic trailer in 2019. Unlike the first game, Overwatch 2 features 5v5 team battles and promises to eventually include a PVE campaign that allows friends to fight enemy waves together with customizable heroes. While development for the competitive sequel has experienced controversy and development issues, fans look to be excited to have more Overwatch content.
After the anticipated sequel was revealed, fans waited a long time for more information. The game's director, Aaron Keller, admitted they let Overwatch players down in terms of providing updates. However, news broke within the last few months that the Overwatch League would be playing an early build of Overwatch 2 in this year's esports tournament. Fans also received their first look at the new damage hero Sojourn. Developers teased that the new hero would be playable in the Overwatch 2 Beta, which broke the game's website after signups first became available.
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Within a day of being released, the Overwatch 2 Beta attracted more than 1.5 million viewers on
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