Overwatch 2: What You Need to Know About the Beta
As one of the first in a wave of popular hero shooters, Overwatch made a big splash when it was released in 2016. It enjoyed universal acclaim when it was first launched and has since fostered a vibrant community of fans with a reputation as one of the friendlier online shooters. Although it's had to compete with newer multiplayer releases that may have stolen some of its thunder, the 2019 announcement of Overwatch 2 sparked a lot of excitement in the gaming world. The standalone sequel has been highly anticipated by fans since it was first confirmed, and Overwatch 2 will bring some fairly significant overhauls to gameplay.
Players have been waiting patiently to get their hands on the game, and now Overwatch 2's first closed beta is finally within reach. In the latest developer update from Overwatch 2 boss Aaron Keller, the date for the beta was confirmed for late April, with the sign-up open now for players to join. As gamers look forward to testing the title ahead of launch, there are a few key things they should know before they get sucked in.
Overwatch 2 Could Take Its Hero Challenges To The Next Level
Although Overwatch 2's closed beta is not starting until April, the alpha test is already live but is reserved for Blizzard employees, professional Overwatch players, and other select groups. Thankfully, the majority of players won't have that long to wait to join in, as they are now able to sign up for a series of closed beta tests, starting with the one in April. As well as a chance to see what the game plays like, fans will get hands-on with a «massive amount of incoming content prior to launch.» Access will come in waves, though, so fans shouldn't be discouraged if they don't get into the beta straight away, as this
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