Gamers will get a chance to experience the highly anticipated gameplay of Blizzard Entertainment's competitive shooter video game, Overwatch, later this month thanks to the opening of the game's Beta testing! Starting on Oct. 27, 2015, and with no end dates announced yet, you'll be able to get some early access to the game with 18 Heroes and seven maps, according to the official Beta release date announcement. Find out more details on this Beta, which isn't like "open Betas" we're used to, below!
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This gameplay test is definitely more of a stress test than an open Beta, but Blizzard is not calling it a "closed Alpha," though.
"I think the Overwatch Beta is what I would call a little more of an old school traditional beta," Game Director Jeff Kaplan explained to IGN regarding the announcement. "The goal is not to get as many people in as possible. It's not a promotional event."
The aim of this Beta is to eventually expand to "a couple of big stress test weekends. Those that don't get in will hopefully be able to participate during those times ... anyone who's followed our betas knows we're willing to add big systems.... We will do drastic changes for a game if we feel like the game is not going the direction we want it to go."
If you're looking to find out more information on the Overwatch Beta or you want to sign up already, follow this link to the game's official website right now!
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