Overwatch 2 PvP Beta Starts This Week, Here's Everything You Need To Know
The Overwatch 2 PvP beta is kicking off this week and Blizzard has revealed more details about what to expect, and where to look for an invite if you're lucky enough to have been chosen to participate.
The beta begins on April 26 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET and wraps up on May 17. Blizzard will send out invitations to the beta by email throughout the day on a rolling basis, so if you don't get an email right away, keep checking.
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You can opt in for the Overwatch 2 PvP beta here. A FAQ confirms that everyone in the beta must also have the original Overwatch installed--those who don't own it can grab it as a free trial for the beta period.
Another way to get into the Overwatch 2 PvP beta is to claim a code by watching streamers on Twitch--a full list of participating streamers and start times is available here on Blizzard's website.
The Overwatch 2 PvP beta is available only on PC, but future tests will include console, Blizzard said. The studio also clarified that participants can freely stream their footage. No progress from the beta will carry forward to the game when it launches officially later on.
Blizzard further clarified that Overwatch 2's PvP beta does not represent the game in its final form, so features and systems planned for the full release will not be present, like its Competitive mode, Profiles, and Endorsements.
The full PC system requirements can be seen below, while even more details on the
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