Overwatch 2 Event Announced for Next Month

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Overwatch 2 just wrapped up its first PvP closed beta test, which gave PC gamers the chance to play as new Damage hero Sojourn, try out the new Push game mode, and test various hero reworks that are being introduced in the sequel. Now Blizzard has revealed the next step for Overwatch 2, revealing a special event that will take place next month to give fans more information on plans for the hero-shooter in the months ahead.

Blizzard has confirmed that the next big Overwatch 2 event will take place on Thursday, June 16. A specific start time for the event has not been announced at the time of this writing, but Blizzard has confirmed that it will reveal its plans for Overwatch 2's future at it. While some may hope that this includes an Overwatch 2 release date reveal, they may want to keep their expectations in check.

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Besides the fact that this Overwatch 2 June event will see Blizzard share plans for the game «for the months ahead,» all else it is confirmed to include is information on the next PvP beta. So while a release date reveal is possible, fans should go into this Overwatch 2 event only expecting to learn more about the next PvP beta, as that's all that's been guaranteed by Blizzard.

Now the question is what exactly Blizzard will reveal about the next PvP beta. Perhaps the next Overwatch 2 PvP beta will be an open beta instead of closed, and maybe it will come to more platforms. The Overwatch 2 closed beta was exclusive to PC gamers, but there are many Overwatch fans on consoles who would likely jump at the opportunity to take the sequel for a test drive themselves.

Blizzard has previously confirmed that it plans on hosting future Overwatch 2 betas on consoles, but it's