How to download Overwatch 2 beta?

  

How to download Overwatch 2 beta?

The Overwatch 2 beta is in full swing as of April 26, 2022. Considering the first wave is limited to PCs, it's the first of several beta tests. Console players will take their shots at a later date.

This will be Blizzard's pre-release version of the game, and those with beta access will have the opportunity to play some of the game's content. More importantly, there will be an opportunity to provide Blizzard feedback for those who have access.

For those lucky viewers who earned a beta key during the last Twitch Drop and got a copy of Overwatch, the next move is to install the tech beta. Here are the steps to download the Overwatch 2 beta.

How to download the Overwatch 2 beta and what content to expect

Step 1: Create a Battle.net account.
Step 2: Download and install the Battle.net desktop app.
Step 3: Install Overwatch. To access the Overwatch 2 beta, Overwatch must be installed.
Step 4: Above the 'Play' button there is a drop-down menu labeled 'Game Version'. Select it and select 'Overwatch 2 Tech Beta'. This will not appear if you do not have access to the beta.
Step 5: Click 'Install' to start downloading the beta.

It's worth noting that the addition of the beta will increase the overall space required by the original Overwatch game. The beta alone requires 50GB of storage. For comparison, Overwatch requires 30GB of storage. However, if Blizzard releases updates during beta access, make sure there is extra space.

Overwatch veterans jumping into the beta will notice some big changes right away. Besides looking prettier than the original game, Blizzard is changing the PVP format from 6v6 to 5v5. This means players will see one less tank in the format.

Other notable changes are in several heroes: Doomfist, Orisa, Bastion and Sombra. His abilities have been reworked. Most importantly, players will have the chance to play the new DPS hero Sojourn. Fun fact: She is Overwatch's first Black female character.

Alongside the remakes and a new character, the beta will also include new additions to the game such as: One Ping system
Four new maps

New Push Mode

This is just the beginning; Blizzard is gearing up to reveal more content for players to enjoy in future beta tests, such as more new maps. As of now, the Overwatch 2 beta is running from April 26 to May 17.