Overwatch 2 beta: How to download it?

Overwatch 2 beta has gone live on April 26, 2022. It is the first of many upcoming beta tests, as the first wave is restricted to PCs.

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By Rohit Kohli | May 13, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Overwatch 2 beta has gone live on April 26, 2022. It is the first of many upcoming beta tests, as the first wave is restricted to PCs. Console players get to try it out later. Players with beta access will get the chance to play a part of the game. More importantly, it’ll be a chance for players with access to give the developers feedback.

Lucky viewers who got a beta key during their recent Twitch Drop and have a copy of Overwatch, then installing the tech beta will be the next step for them. Here are the steps necessary to download the Overwatch 2 beta.

How to download the Overwatch 2 beta

Step 1: Players need to create a Battle.net account.

Step 2: Then, they need to download and install the Battle.net desktop app.

Step 3: Now, install Overwatch. It is required to access the Overwatch 2 beta.

Step 4: Select ‘Game Version’ above the ‘Play’ button and choose ‘Overwatch 2 Tech Beta.’ This will not appear if players do not have access to the beta.

Step 5: Click ‘Install’ to start downloading the beta.

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The addition of the beta will increase the overall space the original Overwatch game needs on the hard disk. The beta alone needs 50GB of storage. In turn, Overwatch requires 30GB of storage space. However, players should ensure that there’s extra space if Blizzard pushes updates during the beta access.

Blizzard has made significant changes to several heroes: Doomfist, Orisa, Bastion, and Sombra. The developers have reworked their abilities. Most importantly, players will get a chance to play the new DPS hero, Sojourn. She is the game’s first Black female character. The beta will also feature new additions to the game:

  • A Ping system
  • Four new maps
  • The new Push Mode

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