How to get the Overwatch 2 beta today; Dates, times and requirements

Activision Blizzard has confirmed that starting at 20:00 CST today, April 26, they will begin selecting the first players who will be able to participate in the game. Overwatch 2 PvP (or PvP) Closed Beta! We tell you everything you want to know to participate in it, what are the requirements, timelines, etc.

How to get the Overwatch 2 beta: Sign up

If you want to participate in the Overwatch 2 beta, you have to meet a series of requirementsAlthough it is actually quite simple. So much so that, really, you just have to Sign up for the trial version with the following Link In addition, Own a copy of the first Overwatch. And in case you were wondering, yes, the free trial available for new players is completely valid.

If you are accepted You will receive an email (On the registration site they will ask you for your email address) to let you know that you have been selected. I advise you, by the way, to take a look at your spam mailbox, because these messages – sometimes – can creep into it.

If you do not receive an email with the invitation, you will not be able to participate, although there are other methods. The simplest is to wait. Blizzard will send more invitations as time goes by. The other way is to get it through the Twitch Drops system, although this is somewhat limited.

You should keep in mind that the trial version will only be playable PCwhich will be available in North America, EuropeLatin America/Brazil, Korea, Japan, Australia/New Zealand, Taiwan and Southeast Asia will be in English. Not available on MAC computers.

Overwatch 2 beta dates and times

As we mentioned earlier, Overwatch 2 beta begins today, April 26, 20:00 CEST. In theory, it will last until May 17, but it’s a common date for the company’s needs. This means that they can, if necessary, extend or reduce its term without giving explanations to anyone. Now, the most natural thing for them is to let them know of any change.

System requirements to run Overwatch 2 beta

Minimum requirements (to play at 30fps):

Operating System: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64-bit (latest service pack)

Processor: Intel Core (TM) i3 or AMD Phenom (TM) X3 8650

Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600, AMD Radeon (TM) HD 7000

Memory: 6 GB RAM

Storage: 50 GB of available hard disk space

Recommended requirements (to play at 60fps in medium quality):

Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest service pack)

Processor: Intel Core (TM) i7 or AMD Ryzen (TM) 5

Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD R9 380

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Storage: 50 GB of available hard disk space

Due to possible changes, system requirements for this game may change over time.