Blizzard officially revealed today that Overwatch will launch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on May 24.
Gamers who pre-order the game will get guaranteed access to an open beta beginning on May 3. This applies for both digital and physical versions of the game.
To get a two-day head start in the Open Beta for you and a friend on May 3–4, simply pre-purchase or preorder any edition of Overwatch by April 29 through one of the methods below.
Battle.net Shop:Pre-purchase the digital version of Overwatch or Overwatch: Origins Edition for PC via the Battle.net Shop. We’ll send two early-access keys (PC) to your Battle.net email address—one for you and one for a friend—before the Open Beta begins.
If you’ve already pre-purchased digitally through Battle.net, you’re good to go. We’ll send you two keys before the Open Beta early-access period gets started.
Retail Stores:Pre-purchase or preorder any version of Overwatch at a participating retailer, and your retailer will give you two Open Beta early-access keys for your specific platform before the early access period begins—one key for you, and one for a friend. Distribution varies by retailer, so check with them for additional details.
To find a participating retailer in North America, visit www.buyoverwatch.com. If you don’t see your favorite store listed, check with them to find out if they’re taking part in this promo.
If you previously pre-ordered or pre-purchased Overwatch at a participating retailer, contact your store to find out how to receive your early-access keys.
PlayStation Store & Xbox Store – Coming Soon:Preorder the PS4 version or pre-purchase the Xbox One version of Overwatch: Origins Edition digitally through the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store (once available), and you’ll automatically be flagged for early access to the Open Beta on your console.
Before the Open Beta early-access period begins, you’ll also receive one additional early-access key (valid only for the same platform).
And don’t forget: In addition to receiving early access to the Open Beta, when you pre-purchase or preorder any version of Overwatch, you’ll also get the Noire Widowmaker skin at launch! Visit www.buyoverwatch.com for more details.
As always, check back with us near the release date for our coverage of the game.
