The second Overwatch 2 beta will be playable in the weeks ahead for those on both consoles and PC.
A multiplayer trial of the long-awaited sequel will be guaranteed for those who pay for it, but you can also get possible access for free if you sign up for the Overwatch 2 beta in time.
This page explains the Overwatch 2 beta release date in the UK and other regions, the exact release time, when the beta ends, and how to get Overwatch 2 beta sign up access.
On this page:
- Overwatch 2 beta release time in UK / BST, CEST, EDT and PDT
- Overwatch 2 beta sign up access explained
- Overwatch 2 beta dates
- What’s featured in the Overwatch 2 beta?
Overwatch 2 beta release time in UK / BST, CEST, EDT and PDT
If you’ve successfully gained access to the Overwatch 2 beta on consoles and PC, and are selected to take part in the first wave, you will be able to start playing on Tuesday, 28th June.
The Overwatch 2 beta release time is:
- UK: 7pm (BST)
- Europe: 8pm (CEST)
- West Coast US: 11am (PDT)
- East Coast US: 2pm (EDT)
If you haven’t been selected for the first wave of the beta, keep checking the email associated with your battle.net login to see if you’ve been selected during another wave of players.
Developer Blizzard has stated on their website that its goal is to provide access to all players that opt-in to the beta by no later than 14th July.
Alternatively, if you purchase the Watchpoint pack on PC or console, you are guaranteed access to the Overwatch 2 beta immediately after it launches on Tuesday in your region.
Overwatch 2 beta sign up access explained
Anybody with Overwatch 2 beta access will be able to play on their selected platform and region with the battle.net account they signed up with.
It’s important to note that even if you took part in the first beta, players are selected from a separate beta pool this time around, so you’ll need to sign up again to take part in this second Overwatch 2 beta on consoles and PC.
There are two ways of accessing the Overwatch 2 beta:
- Purchase the Overwatch Watchpoint pack for guaranteed beta access
- Sign up for possible beta access before 28th June
Sign up for beta access
You must visit playoverwatch.com/beta and sign up for access before 28th June to be within a chance of getting selected for Overwatch 2 beta access for free. The sign ups might even stop before this date if developer Blizzard’s projected maximum server capacity is reached.