It’s tomorrow evening that the closed beta of the mode will begin pvp from Overwatch 2, an event eagerly awaited by fans of the first opus eager for novelties. And there will be, between sojournnew maps, the mode Pressure and modification of some Herobut only PC players who have registered will be able to participate in this test phase.
However, a few hours before the launch of the beta, Blizzard announces thatit will be possible to access the beta of Overwatch 2 thanks to Twitch. Amazing, while theOverwatch League still has a partnership with Youtube… Anyway, it will be enough to link his account Blizzard Battle.net to their account Twitch then watch the live of an official partner between April 27 (7:00 p.m.) and April 28 (3:00 a.m.). Yes, you will have to be there, the partners are mostly English-speaking influencers or professional players, but we find a few casters french like Hammerkick, Zaroid or fee. The full list of streamers participants in the operation is available on the website of Blizzard.
If you registered several weeks ago, just wait. The developers will send out invitations to the closed beta starting April 26, 8:00 p.m. Blizzard shares a long FAQ to answer players’ questions:
Q: How will I know I’ve been selected to participate in the Overwatch 2 PvP Beta?
A: Players selected to participate in the Overwatch 2 PvP Beta will receive an email invitation from the Overwatch team. This will contain instructions to follow to access the beta. From 8:00 p.m. (Paris time), we will start sending invitations to selected participants. Everyone involved should be granted access to the beta on day one, but we’re not ruling out inviting others later.
Q: How do I sign up for the Overwatch 2 PvP Beta and how does the selection work?
A: Visit the Overwatch 2 PvP Beta page to register. In addition to the registration form, you will find more information about the content of the PvP beta.
Q: Do I need to own Overwatch in order to participate in the beta?
A: Yes, all players must own and install Overwatch in order to participate in the PvP Beta. People who have been invited to participate but do not own Overwatch will be able to download and install it as part of a free trial for the duration of the beta.
Q: Are there any other ways to participate in the PvP Beta other than registering?
A: You can get beta access by participating in our drop program on Twitch. All you have to do is watch a selection of Overwatch 2 PvP Beta streams (Overwatch category) at certain times! Find all the participating streamers as well as additional information below.
Q: What platforms will the PvP beta be available on?
A: The first beta is currently only available on PC. However, we intend to include console players in our next tests!
Q: Will there be more betas in the future?
A: Yes, we are planning further testing in addition to this first PvP beta.
Q: In which regions is the PvP beta available?
A: Beta is currently available in North America, Europe, Latin America as well as Brazil, Korea, Japan, Australia/New Zealand, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
Q: What languages is the PvP Beta available in?
A: The PvP beta is currently available in English (US) and partially in other languages. Our team is working to translate all of Overwatch 2’s exciting new content, but you may encounter some English (US) text or sound effects during this beta. We will make sure that our players around the world can enjoy the game in their language when the game is released!
Q: If I’m invited to the PvP Beta, can I stream my games or create game-related content?
A: Absolutely! We really appreciate our community playing the game and creating content, so we can’t wait to see your creations! Be sure to follow the Overwatch Terms of Service.
Q: How long will the PvP beta last?
A: The Overwatch 2 PvP beta will begin on April 26 at 8:00 p.m. EST and will end on May 17 (date subject to change depending on the progress of the test).
Q: Will my progress in the PvP beta carry over to game release?
A: Your progress will absolutely not carry over into the final game, as the beta is not final but our team’s way of testing the current version of Overwatch 2. Significant changes and improvements will be made to it between now and at its output.
Q: Why will some Overwatch features be missing from the Overwatch 2 PvP Beta?
A: As the Overwatch 2 PvP Beta is constantly evolving, some features from the original game will be missing. These include Competitive Matches, Profiles, and Recommendations. This reflects the fact that this is a working release as well as areas we want to focus our testing on.
Q: Will Mac users be able to participate in the PvP Beta?
A: No, this beta was developed for Windows PCs, so there will be no Mac version.
Finally, if you do not have access to the closed beta, you will have to settle for video content on the Web. Some embargoes have already fallen and videos have appeared on Youtubeand the developers will organize a live Beta Bash April 27 from 8 p.m. on Twitch with content creators and T4which will show the 5 vs 5 mode. Now you know everything, you just have to wait a few more hours to discover the mode pvp ofOverwatch 2 through its closed beta. You can find products derived from the game on Amazon.
| Clint008 Writer – Tester |
