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Overwatch 2’s second closed beta kicks off todayLet’s see what new tank Junker Queen can do

Let’s see what new tank Junker Queen can do

Overwatch 2 is coming to PC in October 2022.

Overwatch 2sees the start of its second closed beta test today, which runs until July 18th. You’ll need to wait for 7pm BST/11am PST to arrive before you can jump into the beta though. It’s also the first proper opportunity to play as the new tank Junker Queen, revealed at theXbox & Bethesda Games Showcaseearlier this month.

Overwatch 2 PVP Beta Impressions - A Little Too Familiar, But Still Great FunEd and Liam took the first Overwatch 2 closed beta for a spin and thought it was pretty decent, actually.Watch on YouTube

Overwatch 2 PVP Beta Impressions - A Little Too Familiar, But Still Great Fun

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Blizzard confirmed in a recentReddit AMAthat Overwatch 2’s live service will replace its predecessor when the new game releases in October. The company had previously discussed merging the two games' clients in an interview withKotakuin 2019. Randomly, lead narrative designer Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie also admitted during the AMA that support character Moira would be getting someFather Ted referencesin her voice-over for Overwatch 2.

The Overwatch 2 second closed beta runs from today through July 18th. Access is coming in waves, so keep checking your emails if you signed up.