Overwatch 2 is finally here. After several delays and controversies, the highly anticipated sequel to Blizzard's hero-based team shooter just held its first closed alpha test, with a playable beta test for PC gamers launching in late April.
After months of radio silence, Overwatch game director Aaron Keller posted an update on Thursday and confirmed that a handful of players will be getting their hands on a new alpha version of Overwatch 2. Keller clarified that the testing period will be available only to "Blizzard employees, Overwatch League pros, and a few other select groups." Keller added that a "forthcoming beta will launch in all regions for a bigger, but still closed, audience."
According to Keller, the goal of Overwatch 2's extensive testing phase is to test "new features, content, and systems" before Blizzard moves on to "stress-testing the servers with a wider player base in future Beta tests.
In addition to what we've already discussed, Keller revealed a ton of Overwatch 2 info that should excite fans for what's to come. Case in point, Blizzard is promising everything from hero reworks to details about the shift from 6v6 to 5v5 gameplay, among others.
