Start time for Overwatch 2 Beta: All major regions
Today is the official launch of the 2nd Overwatch 2 PvP Beta. It brings a host of exciting new additions, including Junker queen, the highly-anticipated character-based 5v5 shooter. Only a handful of people will be able to jump into the action tonight.
This guide will comprehensively overview all Overwatch 2 Beta Release Times, including all major regions.
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- Overwatch 2 roadmap
- Overwatch 2 Watchpoint pack
When does Overwatch 2 Beta begin? (UK, EU, PDT, EDT)
If you are one of the lucky recipients of an Overwatch 2 Beta Pass, you will be able to play the latest PvP beta on June 28th 2022.
Here are the start times of Overwatch 2 Beta.
- UK: 7 pm (BST)
- Europe: 8 pm (CEST)
- US (West Coast), 11 am (PDT).
- US (East Coast), 2 pm EDT
These times apply to both console and PC players.
Overwatch 2 Beta trailer
Here’s the latest Overwatch 2 Beta trailer.
You don’t have to be one of the few selected for Beta testing. A second wave will drop on July 5th. Make sure you check your email address that is associated with Blizzard.net.
According to Blizzard’s website, the dev will give access to all players who sign up for the Beta before July 14th.
What’s new in Overwatch 2 Beta?
Below is a list of all features available with Overwatch 2 Beta’s drop.
- Crossplay between PC and consoles
- Matches 5v5
- Junker Queen and Sojourn are two new Overwatch 2 heroes
- Hero is reworked for Orisa and Doomfist Bastion, Bastion, Sombra
- New hero looks
- Two new Hybrid maps are Paraiso and Midtown
- One new Escort map – Circuit Royal
- Two maps are available for the new Push mode: New Queen Street, Colosseo
- New Ping system
Is it possible to still get access to Overwatch 2 Beta?
The short answer is yes. You can take the luck out of the equation by purchasing the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack, which will grant you instant access to the PvP Beta.
You will pay a cool PS34.99/$39.99 for the pack, but you will get the following benefits and rewards.
- Guaranteed Access to Overwatch 2 Crossplay Beta (Beta starts June 28th 2022).
- Overwatch Legendary Edition (includes five Legendary Skins and five Epic Skins)
- Additional content for purchasers of Overwatch 2 on the October 4th
- Premium Battle Pass: Season 1 – Two (2) Overwatch
- 2 Legendary Hero skins – Space Raider Soldier76 and Space Raider Cassidy
- 2000 Overwatch 2 Virtual Currency – Overwatch
- 2 Player Icon (Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack pre-purchase exclusive)
