Overwatch 2 Beta Key: Get guaranteed access
Keys for the initial PvP beta will be redistributed via Twitch Drop on April 27. Here's what you need to do for that.
The Overwatch 2 beta has already started, but only a few have been allowed to play so far. If you’re one of the unlucky ones who didn’t get a key, you still have a chance to get guaranteed access to the PvP beta today. However, there are a few hurdles to be aware of.
This way you are guaranteed to get a beta key
Keys will be distributed via Twitch Drop, so you’ll need to watch for specific streamers playing the beta. Especially between 27 April 2022 at 19:00 and 28 April 2022 at 03:00, you must watch 4 hours on participating channels. The full list of all channels can be found on the Overwatch official website.
You also need to log in to Twitch and link your account to your Battle.net account to get a key. You don’t need to own Overwatch to participate in the beta. If you get a code, a free demo version will be activated for you at the same time.
But if you are the owner of the game, it is an advantage if it is still installed on your hard drive. This can save you time downloading and installing the beta.
What does Overwatch 2 Beta offer?
In the beta, PC gamers can try the new hero Sojourn, introduced with a trailer, from April 26 to May 17:
You can also play new PvP modes like Push and 5v5 mode on four new maps. Also included are reworks of well-known heroes: Orisa, Doomfist, Bastion and Sombra revised. However, the new story mode is not part of the beta.
System requirements of beta
Finally, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to check the official system requirements for the Overwatch 2 beta. However, they are relatively mild:
Minimum system requirements
Operating system: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64 bit (service pack available)
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series
Memory: 6GB RAM
Hard disk space: 50 GB available space
Recommended System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit (service pack available)
Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD R9 380
Memory: 8GB RAM
Hard disk space: 50 GB available space
