Do I need OW installed for the beta & what's the download size? Where is my Twitch drop? Here's how to How to Download Overwatch 2 Beta (PC)
If you’d like to play Overwatch 2 Beta and have received access via Twitch drops or email, here’s how to download it on PC and begin playing. Find the answers for more frequently answered questions related to the download size, claiming your drop, and more.
Players of Overwatch can get access to the Overwatch 2 Beta. And if you are invited to the OW2 beta, you can get a free trial of Overwatch 1 to then get access to the second game in the series. Follow the steps below to make it happen.
The available hard drive space required for Overwatch 2 Tech Beta is 50 GB whereas it was 30 GB for Overwatch. Moreover, the memory for OW1 was 4 GB RAM (min) and 6 GB RAM (rec) but for OW2, players need a minimum of 6 GB RAM, and it’s recommended to have 8GB RAM.
Minimum (targeting 30fps):
Recommended (targeting 60fps on medium settings):
Make sure to update to the latest drivers available for your graphics card for the best experience.
Yes, players need Overwatch to get access to Overwatch 2 beta and that’s because players of the original game get a free upgrade to this new title. But if you are invited to the beta but don’t own OW1, you can download the Battlenet client and get Overwatch as a free trial, through which you can get to the OW2 beta. This will last until the beta period does. The first Overwatch 2 PvP Beta started on April 26th 2022 at 11am PT and will continue till May 17th 2022 (date subject to change).
If you missed this beta drop, don’t worry. More invites will be sent out soon so keep an eye out on the official social media channels of Overwatch to know more. As per @overwatchleague, 1500 beta keys will be released per hour starting May 5, 2022. This is your opportunity to win access by watching the Overwatch League during the opening weekend.
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