Overwatch 2's Beta Release Looks Imminent After Developer Update
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New build updates in Blizzard's game launcher give fans more hope that a playable version of Overwatch 2 could see the light of day very soon. The sequel to the competitive team-based hero shooter has had fans waiting for news since the game was officially announced in 2019.
News for the anticipated sequel has been very sparse since Blizzard officially announced Overwatch 2 with a pulse-pounding cinematic trailer in 2019. Excitement for Overwatch 2 hit new levels as the sequel promises to not only expand on the esports-approved team-based hero battles but also include a campaign filled with cooperative play as players fight hordes of enemies throughout Overwatch's continuing story of the ongoing war against the artificial intelligent Omnic threat. Overwatch 2 will contain new heroes and new customizable abilities for existing heroes which will be a significant component for the sequel. Recent updates through the game's launcher make some think fans will be able to try it out sooner than expected.
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Watchful fans at Blizztrack have combed recent patch notes and builds on the Battle.net game launcher to find that Overwatch 2's developers are gearing up something big called "Overwatch Demo 2 build 1.50.0.0.93186". Twitter
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