Yesterday, June 28, the Overwatch 2 opened its second beta for PC and, for the first time, console players at 11 AM PST. The beta will run for 20 days, ending at an undetermined time on July 18.
Players can choose to play one of their select reworked heroes or they can take control of the newest member of the roster, the Junker Queen, and get right into the thick of it! This is a chance for players to familiarize themselves with 5v5 gameplay, explore new maps, and be part of the chosen few to experience the new age of Overwatch.
This iteration of the Beta features maps from the previous Beta:
- New Queen Street
- Colleseo
- Circuit Royale
- Midtown
Plus, the newly unveiled hybrid map:
- Paraiso
Also, Blizzard released the first round of Patch Notes for this technical beta. Check it to find out the latest changes introduced to the beta.
How to access the Overwatch 2 Beta
- Download the Battle.net desktop app if you haven’t already and launch it.
- Log in using the Battle.net account that you used to request Beta access.
- Click the Overwatch Icon located at the top of the launcher homepage.
- Navigate to the Game Version drop-down menu located at the bottom left of the Overwatch game page.
- Select Overwatch 2 Beta, install and press the blue Play button to start.
For players on consoles like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, all they need is an active subscription to have access to multiplayer on their chosen platform.
For players on PC, here are the minimum specs you need to access Overwatch.
Overwatch 2 Minimum Requirements
- Operating System: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Processor: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Storage: 50 GB worth of space
Overwatch 2 Recommended Requirements
- Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5
- Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD R9 380
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 50 GB worth of space
Is Overwatch 2 an open beta?
No, it is not. The only way for players to participate in the second Overwatch 2 beta is one of two ways:
- Opting in from the Overwatch main page.
- Paying for guaranteed immediate access.
Do I need to buy Overwatch 2 if I have Overwatch 1?
When Overwatch 2 goes live as a free-to-play live service game on October 4th, it will completely replace the Overwatch 1 game on the launcher. The good news for OW1 players though, the cosmetics they have unlocked in the first game will automatically carry over into Overwatch 2.
As for the second beta, players on console who purchase the Watchpoint Pack ahead of launch will have instant access to the current beta.
That’s it for our guide on Overwatch 2 Beta Length. You can check out our other Overwatch 2 content including news, guides, and features here.
- Overwatch 2 Content Roadmap Details What’s to Come for the F2P Game and More
- Junker Queen to Join the Roster as Overwatch 2 Launches This October
- Overwatch 2 Beta is Not What You Thought It Was
Also, check out this video from Youtuber KarQ where he talks about all the hero changes to all the hero changes for the second beta.
