Prepare to clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and take your place in the ranks of Overwatch®—a legendary force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Assemble your friends and try out the ultimate team-based shooter for FREE during the Open Beta May 5–9 on PC, PlayStation® 4, and Xbox One!
Before you begin, you'll first need to download the Overwatch Open Beta on your chosen platform. To install and play on May 3 (for Early Access) or May 5 (for All Access), please follow the instructions below.
FOR WINDOWS PC:
Step 1: Download and install the Battle.net desktop app, if you haven't already, and launch it.
Step 2: Create a FREE Battle.net account, or log in with an existing account.
Step 3: Click the "Overwatch" icon, located on the left-hand side of the Battle.net desktop app.
Step 4: Select your region from the drop-down menu, then click "Install" to begin the installation process.
Step 5: Once installed, click "Play" to begin!
FOR PLAYSTATION 4:
Step 1: Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.
Step 2: Go to PlayStation Store and select "Search" from the top menu.
Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
Step 4: Select "Overwatch Open Beta" from the search results and then click "Download."
Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Start" to begin!
FOR XBOX ONE:
Step 1: Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.
Step 2: Go to the Xbox One Store, select "Games," then select "Search All Games."
Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
Step 4: Select "Overwatch Open Beta" from the search results and then click "Download."
Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Launch" to begin!
The Overwatch Open Beta client will be available for download on all supported platforms beginning at the designated launch times listed above: on May 3 (for Early Access) and on May 5 (for All Access). Pre-download will be available for players eligible for early access on Windows PC and Xbox One beginning April 29.
12 comments
mastahpeo
9 May 16#12
This has been extended by a day also.
dan666
7 May 16#11
Really can't see what all the fuss is about.Played for a couple of hours and not really feeling the need to go back to it. Maybe give it another chance tonight see if it hooks me in.
Khorium
7 May 16#10
cool :sunglasses:
rumorchristophh
6 May 16#9
no more onlywatch!! :smiley:
coco2007
5 May 161#8
Deetea
5 May 16#7
This is so fun. Had a very smooth experience. Only a 6.5gb download.
mikecollins
4 May 16#5
:smiley: heat added but attempted just now and failed. will try again tomoz ; )
gordondr1980
4 May 16#4
old news, posted minions of times
jamibi to gordondr1980
4 May 16#6
Appreciate the aggro, but honestly can't find it posted in the freebies section. Any links?
benjammin316
4 May 16#3
Heat added, but tried it today and it isn't for me.
We need more betas/demos this gen!
andysmoore
4 May 16#2
Here's PS4 link. Maybe have to wait until the 5th before you can download?
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Opening post
Before you begin, you'll first need to download the Overwatch Open Beta on your chosen platform. To install and play on May 3 (for Early Access) or May 5 (for All Access), please follow the instructions below.
FOR WINDOWS PC:
Step 1: Download and install the Battle.net desktop app, if you haven't already, and launch it.
Step 2: Create a FREE Battle.net account, or log in with an existing account.
Step 3: Click the "Overwatch" icon, located on the left-hand side of the Battle.net desktop app.
Step 4: Select your region from the drop-down menu, then click "Install" to begin the installation process.
Step 5: Once installed, click "Play" to begin!
FOR PLAYSTATION 4:
Step 1: Turn on your PlayStation 4 and log in to your preferred local user.
Step 2: Go to PlayStation Store and select "Search" from the top menu.
Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
Step 4: Select "Overwatch Open Beta" from the search results and then click "Download."
Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Start" to begin!
FOR XBOX ONE:
Step 1: Turn on your Xbox One and log in to your Xbox Live account.
Step 2: Go to the Xbox One Store, select "Games," then select "Search All Games."
Step 3: In the search field, type in "Overwatch."
Step 4: Select "Overwatch Open Beta" from the search results and then click "Download."
Step 5: Once the download and installation process is complete, click "Launch" to begin!
The Overwatch Open Beta client will be available for download on all supported platforms beginning at the designated launch times listed above: on May 3 (for Early Access) and on May 5 (for All Access). Pre-download will be available for players eligible for early access on Windows PC and Xbox One beginning April 29.
12 comments
We need more betas/demos this gen!
PS4 Version