Overwatch Open Beta Fully Detailed by Blizzard

Blizzard published a new web log mail service today, detailing everything that y'all need to know nigh the Overwatch Open Beta. Information technology will be free for anybody between May 5-9, just those who pre-social club the game before April 29 will exist able to enter the fray from May two at 4PM PDT (11PM UTC).

You tin can find download and installation instructions (alongside organization requirements and an Overwatch Open Beta FAQ) beneath. Overwatch will release on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May 24.

Installation & Play Instructions

Before you begin, you'll first need to download the Overwatch Open Beta on your chosen platform. To install and play on May iii (for Early Access) or May 5 (for All Access), please follow the instructions below.

FOR WINDOWS PC:
Step 1: Downloand and install the Battle.net desktop app, if y'all haven't already, and launch it.
Footstep 2: Create a FREE Battle.net account, or log in with an existing account.
Pace three: Click the "Overwatch" icon, located on the left-mitt side of the Boxing.net desktop app.
Stride 4: Select your region from the drop-downwardly menu, then click "Install" to begin the installation process.
Step 5: One time installed, click "Play" to begin!

FOR PLAYSTATION 4:
Step 1: Plow on your PlayStation four and log in to your preferred local user.
Pace 2: Become to PlayStation Store and select "Search" from the top card.
Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
Stride 4: Select "Overwatch Open Beta" from the search results and then click "Download."
Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "First" to begin!

FOR XBOX ONE:
Footstep 1: Plow on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Alive account.
Step 2: Become to the Xbox 1 Store, select "Games," then select "Search All Games."
Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
Step iv: Select "Overwatch Open Beta" from the search results and so click "Download."
Stride five: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Launch" to brainstorm!
The Overwatch Open up Beta client will exist available for download on all supported platforms kickoff at the designated launch times listed above: on May 3 (for Early Admission) and on May v (for All Access).

Open Beta FAQ

Q. What game content volition be available during the Open Beta?
A. During the Open Beta, players will have admission to Overwatch'due south total roster of heroes, maps, and launch-day features—including Competitive Play, Custom Games, Loot Boxes, and Weekly Brawl. We desire players to get a feel for the consummate Overwatch feel, so no content will be restricted or locked!
Q. How many heroes are bachelor in Overwatch?
A. At that place are 21 heroes available to play in Overwatch! To larn more about these heroes, click here.
Q. How many maps are available in Overwatch?
A. In that location are four different game modes and 12 different maps available in Overwatch!

Assault: Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, and Volskaya Industries
Escort: Dorado, Route 66, and Watchpoint: Gibraltar
Assault/Escort Hybrid: Hollywood, King's Row, and Numbani
Control: Ilios, Lijiang Belfry, and Nepal

Q. How many players does each mode back up?
A. All game modes and maps currently support 12 players in a 6v6 format.
Q. What different play modes are available in Overwatch?
A. There are a variety of ways to play Overwatch!

Quick Play: Jump into a game against other players of like skill.
Play vs. AI: Hone your skills against a squad of AI-controlled heroes.
Competitive Play: Compete against other players and work your way upwardly the ranks. Unlocks at level 25.
Custom Game: Customize the rules and play a game with your friends or AI.
Weekly Brawl: Change things upwards with brawls featuring different rules sets and restrictions.
Players can also acquire the ropes in a series of training modes: Tutorial, Practice Range, and Practise vs. AI.
Q. Practice I need Xbox Alive Gilded or PlayStation Plus to participate in the Open Beta?
A. Due to the multiplayer nature of Overwatch, Xbox Live Gilded is required to play during the Open Beta and at launch. PlayStation Plus is not required during the Open Beta, merely will be required to play at launch.
Q. Volition my progress from the Open Beta acquit over to the launch version of the game?
A. No. All progression including skins, rewards, levels, and stats gained during the Open Beta will be reset at launch. This includes whatever progression gained during the early admission portion, as well.
Q. Will PC and console gamers be able to play together during the Open Beta?
A: No, cantankerous-platform play will not be available during the Open Beta or at launch.
Q. Will there be whatsoever sort of maintenance planned during the Open up Beta?
A. At that place's no downtime or maintenance currently planned for the Open Beta on any platform. If this plan changes at any point, we'll exist certain to provide information nigh major service interruptions in the official beta forums. For additional status updates, exist certain to follow @PlayOverwatch on Twitter.
Q. What are the PC system requirements for the Open Beta?
A. See below!

Minimum (targeting 30fps):

Operating system: Windows® 7/Windows®viii /Windows®10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650
Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850, or Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Memory: four GB RAM
Storage: thirty GB available hard bulldoze infinite
Broadband internet connection
1280x780 minimum display resolution

Recommended (targeting 60fps on Medium settings):

Operating arrangement: Windows® 7/Windows®8 /Windows®ten 64-scrap (latest Service Pack)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ 2 X3 or better
Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 or ATI Radeon™ HD 7950 or better
Retentiveness: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available hard drive space
Broadband internet connectedness
1280x780 minimum brandish resolution
For the best operation, please be certain to update to the latest drivers available for your graphics card.