Before you begin, you'll first need to download the game. To install and play the Overwatch Closed Beta, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Download the Battle.net desktop app, if you haven't already, and launch it.
Step 2: Log in using the Battle.net account that was flagged for Closed Beta access.
Step 3: Click the Overwatch icon, located in the left-hand nav bar of the Battle.net desktop app.
Step 4: Select your region from the drop-down menu, and click Install to begin the installation process.
Step 5: Once installed, click Play to begin!
If you're new to team shooters like Overwatch, you might want to first play through the in-game Tutorial to learn the ropes. We also recommend checking out our Ability Overview videos to get a feel for how each of our heroes operate.
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For those who receive an invite to the Closed Beta, we'd love to hear your feedback! We've set up a few dedicated communications channels* where beta participants can discuss gameplay, report bugs, and talk about their experience with fellow players:
Beta Feedback Forum – Share your feedback on heroes, features, systems, and more.
Beta Bug Report Forum – Report any in-game bugs you find during gameplay.
Beta Tech Support Forum – Report any technical issues you encounter while playing.
While these forums will require a Closed Beta license in order to post, everyone's welcome to stop in and read what’s going on.
As this is a beta test, please anticipate uneven game performance, and note that restarts and downtime may occur without warning. We'll provide information regarding extended downtimes, should they occur, in the Beta News forum.