Blizzard just announced a closed PvP beta test for Overwatch 2 that will take place in late April. Though Overwatch 2 is supposed to have this big focus on PvE content, this closed beta will only focus on PvP content. Those who are interested in that and nothing more can go to the Overwatch 2 beta page and opt-in for a chance to play it.
A new video update from Overwatch 2 game director, Aaron Keller, notes that the team has decided to separate the PvE and PvP content in the game. This was done in an effort to give the team more time to work on the PvE content while also getting new PvP content into the hands of players sooner.
"Today’s change and approach enables us to deliver frequent PvP content to the live game, with the goal of far-exceeding Overwatch’s previous rate of content release and making the live game the most vibrant and dynamic PvP experience anywhere."
The upcoming Overwatch 2 beta will include the following features:
- Reduced team size from 6v6 to 5v5
- Four new maps
- Circuit Royal (Escort map), Midtown (Hybrid map), New Queen Street (Push map), Colosseo (Push map)
- New ping system
- New Hero: Sojourn
- Hero reworks for Orisa, Doomfist, Bastion, and Sombra
Keller does apologize to the fans for the lack of communication in that new video update.
"I want to thank our players for your continued support. We recognize we haven’t communicated well, haven’t kept you up to date, and honestly, we’ve let you down when it comes to delivering Overwatch content. We hear you and we’re committed to more continual updates on all things Overwatch 2."
