Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Game director Jeff Kaplan discusses the upcoming Overwatch Open Beta, taking place May 5–9 on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. He also reveals our special “thank you” for pre-purchasing or preordering by April 29: two days of Open Beta early access for you and a friend! Learn more: blizz.ly/1U5gi77

0:14 – We’re holding an Open Beta!
1:53 – Open Beta dates and regions
2:22 – Open Beta coming PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
4:08 – Early access to Open Beta for pre-purchasing
5:22 – Bring a friend to early access!
6:11 – The community’s role in the development process

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