Featuring Junker Queen and a new map
Leading into theOverwatch 2“reveal event” on June 16, Blizzard let it out that the next phase of testing is just around the corner. Sign-ups and full details will be shared during the stream (which starts at 10:00 a.m. Pacific), but for now, we know that theOverwatch2beta will begin on June 28, and it’ll include PC and console players this time around.
#Overwatch2Beta begins June 28
🎮 PC & Console👑 Junker Queen & a New Map✋ Sign-Ups & more details coming June 16pic.twitter.com/XPJOhfeVjE
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch)July 10, 2025
In terms of new content for this beta, an unnamed “new map” will join the rotation, and this will be players’ first crack at Junker Queen, a long-time-coming Tank hero who appeared during Sunday’s Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. If you missed it, Blizzard also confirmed thatOverwatch 2will be free-to-playand launch on June 05, 2025.
My big takeaway recently as a Support player? Moira’s deteriorating arm! Did you spot it?
PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
WhileOverwatch 2is coming to all consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch), it would somewhat unsurprisingly seem that this beta will be limited to PlayStation, Xbox, and Battle.net based on those logos in the announcement image.
So far, PvP has been front and center, but plenty of lapsedOverwatchplayers are holding out for something special with PvE to bring them back into the fold — I hope the June 16 event gives us some much-needed clarity on that front. My time with the previousOverwatch 2PC beta wasshort and not that sweet, and Chris wasn’t really feeling it either in hisinitial check-in. After some updates (I’m still laughing aboutZenyatta’s high-impact kick) and admissions that there’s much more to be done, I feel like there is a way to eventually ignite widespread excitement for the sequel, but it’s been pretty dicey so far.
According to the team, they’ve “only just scratched the surface.” So let’s hear it!
