The first ever beta for Blizzard's upcoming sequel had its fair share of ups and downs. Here's what you need to know.
Blizzard Entertainment feels that adding "exciting new Support heroes" and experimenting with new and refreshed abilities for existing heroes is key.
Blizzard Entertainment is working on a fix but in the meantime, the hero will be unavailable for the first weekend of Overwatch League Season 5.
The recent beta has attracted the highest concurrent viewer count for the hero shooter yet, according to Blizzard Entertainment.
Those seeking beta access can tune into affiliated streams today from 10 AM PT to 6 PM PT. Watching for four hours guarantees access.
The beta will be live until May 17th and won't have Competitive Play or Profiles. Progress also won't carry over into the full game.
However, everyone won't be receiving access at the exact same time, as per Blizzard senior community manager Andy Belford.
The two Tank heroes, along with some others, will still have their current looks when the closed beta begins on April 26th for PC.
"Hero Shards" and "Role Shards" are referenced for PvE along with progression for Missions, Tiers, Heroes and the Season.
Doomfist gains the ability to block damage and empower his next Rocket Punch while Orisa has several new abilities focused on javelins.
Along with assault rifle, the Damage dealer can build up charge to fire a railgun, slide around and slow enemies with her Disruptor Shot.
The damage-dealer uses an assault rifle that can also doubles up as a railgun. She can also slide and boost jump around the battlefield.
It premieres at 11 AM PT along with a community Q&A hosted by the developer. The closed PvP beta is slated for April 26th.
Learn more about Vivian Chase and how she joined the organization ahead of the hero shooter's closed PvP beta on April 26th.
Former UI designer Jayson Kirby uploaded some design and concept images to ArtStation, showcasing a main menu revamp for the sequel.
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Though he deals much less damage and possesses more survivability, the former DPS hero turned Tank is due to receive a nerf.
PC players can currently opt-in for the beta which includes a brand new hero, Sojourn; four new maps; a new Ping System; and much more.
Reworks for Sombra, Bastion, Orisa and Doomfist will be available along with a new Ping System. Public beta testing is slated for later this year.
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