{"id":125060,"date":"2022-05-18T08:29:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T06:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125060"},"modified":"2022-05-18T08:47:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T06:47:53","slug":"first-overwatch-2-beta-test-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/125060-first-overwatch-2-beta-test-ends","title":{"rendered":"First Overwatch 2 beta test ends"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blizzard announced<\/a><\/strong> the close of the first PvP beta period for Overwatch 2 which lasted from April 26 to May 17.<\/p>\n

During this first beta period, Overwatch 2 saw notable changes \u2014 for example, Zenyatta received an all-new ability that improves the way players operate support heroes.<\/p>\n

The Overwatch team also made improvements to the game\u2019s UI in a way that mirrors other competitive games and is looking to create a version of Overwatch that is more fast-paced in its new 5v5 format than the original game.<\/p>\n

The previous game featured six-player teams, whereas the new 5v5 format will include one tank, two support, and two DPS players per team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Overwatch Team would like to take a moment to convey a heartfelt thank you to all the players that took part in our first beta,\u201d said the game\u2019s director Aaron Keller in a blog post<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“It can be scary putting something that is not finished out there and asking for people\u2019s real and valid criticisms, But the reason we do it is important \u2014 to make a better game.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Tests like this are a vital part of the process of improving Overwatch, and we can\u2019t wait to apply what we\u2019ve learned from the beta to the game,\u201d added Keller.<\/p>\n

There is no information on when the game\u2019s next beta period will begin or whether it\u2019ll be invite-only or open.<\/p>\n

Blizzard said it would share details on its plans for the game and how to gain access to the next beta period during its next Overwatch 2 event on 16 June.<\/p>\n

There is still no confirmed release date for Overwatch 2, but it is still expected to launch sometime in 2023.<\/p>\n

New Overwatch event<\/h3>\n

Blizzard also announced Overwatch\u2019s Anniversary Remix Vol. 2 in-game event yesterday.<\/p>\n

The event will offer players the chance to unlock new variants of select legendary skins as well as event rewards for completing and winning matches.<\/p>\n

The event will run from 17 May to 7 June 2022.<\/p>\n

All of the new event skins and returning legendary skins will carry over into Overwatch 2, making the anniversary of the remix event a worthwhile venture for fans.<\/p>\n

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BOOYAH!<\/p>\n

It’s time to climb the charts with Overwatch Anniversary Remix: Vol. 2 featuring all seasonal brawls, Weekly Challenge Rewind, and 6 remixed Legendary skins.<\/p>\n

Get back into the mix now through June 7!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb5 https:\/\/t.co\/qivEAJz31T<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GddsFODY6N<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) May 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n