Overwatch 2 Beta Starts April 26th
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The upcoming Overwatch 2 PvP beta will allow fans to try out the upcoming sequel beginning April 26, 2022. Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming title will evolve the team-based hero shooter by reworking select heroes, introducing a cooperative PvE mode and more. The Overwatch 2 PvP beta announcement thrilled fans earlier in March, and now the beta's exact start date has been officially confirmed.
First announced back in 2019, Overwatch 2 promises to bring dramatic changes to Blizzard's cartoonish first-person shooter. The upcoming sequel will carry on the first game's distinct world and art style, along with many of its beloved playable heroes, but it will also make significant changes to the experience. Player vs player modes will adopt a brand-new 5v5 format, marking a change from the first game's 6-player teams. A dedicated PvE mode will also be included in Overwatch 2, allowing players to cooperatively and take down hordes of computer-controlled enemies. Overwatch 2 will rework heroes, too, granting characters like Doomfist and Bastion unique new roles in combat.
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With March drawing to a close, Overwatch has announced (via Twitter) that next month's Overwatch 2 beta will kick off on April 26. These closed tests, intended to help
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