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.
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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.
Overwatch 2 has been in the works for a long time, but recent developments might be pointing to an incoming beta for the hero shooter.
Blizzard Entertainment boss Mike Ybarra has asked fans to stay tuned regarding new details for Overwatch, Diablo, and Warcraft.
Despite neither game having solid dates, Blizzard has confirmed that both will now launch further than originally envisioned.
The gunslinger will now go by the name Cole Cassidy and drop the old name that related to a previous employee of the company.