How to play Overwatch 2 Beta on PS5
A few simple steps to get you up and running on Overwatch 2 Beta
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The second Overwatch 2 PvP Beta is officially live and some console gamers are struggling to launch the 5v5 shooter on PS5. Luckily, getting the Overwatch 2 Beta running on PS5 is actually pretty straightforward and we’re here to explain exactly how you do it.
Blizzard has officially launched the second Overwatch 2 Beta this week, and with it comes the first chance for players to experience the new crossplay functionality. The free-to-play character-based shooter will officially launch on the 4th of October, laying an end to what feels like a monumental wait.
Ahead of the game’s launch, an official PvP Beta launched across all platforms on the 28th of June – allowing players to test out new maps, heroes, and features. If you were lucky enough to be selected for the first wave of Beta codes, it’s worth noting that there are several ways to load the client and play the game. For that reason, we’ll be explaining exactly how to play Overwatch 2 Beta on PS5 in this guide.
Check out our complete how to play Overwatch 2 Beta for all platforms.
How to play Overwatch 2 Beta on PS5
Downloading and playing the latest Overwatch 2 Beta is actually relatively easy – even if you aren’t super tech-savvy. There are two ways to do it, however, so we’ll go over both in the following section.
How to play Overwatch 2 Beta on PS5: via Watchpoint Pack access
If you took luck out of the equation and paid for the $39.99 Watchpoint Pack, you made a fine choice. You can easily load the Overwatch 2 Beta by heading to the Store page for the Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack and selecting the version of the game labeled “Overwatch 2 Beta”.
This will take you to the official Overwatch 2 Beta page where you’ll have to follow some simple instructions for downloading and playing the Beta.
How to play Overwatch 2 Beta on PS5: via PlayStation Store
If you managed to snag yourself an Overwatch 2 Beta code via the selection process, great work! For these individuals, simply head over to the PlayStation Store and download it directly.
All relevant links are below for the Overwatch 2 Beta:
When does the Overwatch 2 Beta end?
Don’t worry, if you haven’t got access to the Overwatch 2 Beta just yet, there’s plenty of time to catch up. The official Overwatch 2 Beta will run from June 28th through July 18th.
This gives gamers more than enough time to play the game and report on any potential bugs that may occur.
