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So, no open beta for non-preorders, or just at a later date?

If I dont get to try free beta I wont purchase the game at all, cause of salt.

they'll prolly run the beta up until the week prior to release to patch out any additional bugs [editline]7th March 2016[/editline] also that advert was removed, do you think they'll stick with it? i mean prior to this we had a date of June 21st, i don't think 1 month is that big of a difference from a developer standpoint, but i dont know anything anyways

[QUOTE=Vmonkey;49884387]they'll prolly run the beta up until the week prior to release to patch out any additional bugs [editline]7th March 2016[/editline] also that advert was removed, do you think they'll stick with it? i mean prior to this we had a date of June 21st, i don't think 1 month is that big of a difference from a developer standpoint, but i dont know anything anyways[/QUOTE] That date was "On or before" June 21st, it was meant to be an absolute latest date. The reason they removed the ad is because IGN put it earlier than they were supposed to. [editline]7th March 2016[/editline] [QUOTE=Akzon0r;49883781]So, no open beta for non-preorders, or just at a later date?[/QUOTE] To me "Open Beta Early Access" sounds like an open beta for like the week or so before it comes out, and you get early access to the beta if you preorder.

[QUOTE=speeder99123;49883609]So I guess IGN leaked the release date :v: Open beta starts May 3rd for Pre orders Game launches May 24th [t]https://i.imgur.com/U6YrSN1.jpg[/t][/QUOTE] Oh MAN that's like a week and a half before final exams for me

And hype levels are through the roof. Definitely going to consider pre-ordering. Blizzard has done a great job so far.

[QUOTE=I am Error;49883677]Yes, that means I get to at least play it before I leave for the army, that's legitimately pretty great news for me.[/QUOTE] shite, I'm [B]at[/B] the army during the open beta period :( no getting to try this I guess, which means I can't really justify myself buying it :(

I'm glad there's gonna' be an all access beta period down the line. I've been a bit uncertain as to whether or not I'll enjoy the game in practice, or if my computer can even run it reliably.

[QUOTE=Rufia;49885867]I'm glad there's gonna' be an all access beta period down the line. I've been a bit uncertain as to whether or not I'll enjoy the game in practice, or if my computer can even run it reliably.[/QUOTE] The open beta period is probably a server stress test, I'm not expecting things to run smoothly at all. Still, it would be nice to know if there'll be anyone playing in my region before purchasing.

Guess I know when to take my week long vacation.

[QUOTE=usaokay;49885380][url]http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/20055970/open-beta-coming-to-pc-ps4%E2%84%A2-and-xbox-one-3-7-2016[/url] Confirmed. Also, if you preordered, you get [B]two [/B]beta access keys. [editline]7th March 2016[/editline] [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv-GSArdPY&feature=share[/media][/QUOTE] Two as in two to share, or your own bundled with another?

The open beta starts around my birthday week/month! YES! This birthday is gonna be hype.

[QUOTE=Rufia;49885867]I'm glad there's gonna' be an all access beta period down the line. I've been a bit uncertain as to whether or not I'll enjoy the game in practice, or if my computer can even run it reliably.[/QUOTE] Considering Blizzard has the starter edition of Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3, it wouldn't surprise me if there was one of Overwatch, although possibly at a later date if anything.

[QUOTE=Totenkreuz;49886028]Two as in two to share, or your own bundled with another?[/QUOTE] Considering it's "you and a friend," I'd imagine one for yourself, one extra.

[QUOTE=Rummy.SM;49886049]The open beta starts around my birthday week/month! YES! This birthday is gonna be hype.[/QUOTE] May 25th here. P.cool gift.

Mine's 21st. Not quite right, but close enough

[video=youtube;hWj1hCmXays]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWj1hCmXays&feature=youtu.be[/video]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/eEdU8kd.png[/img] We still won't be able to play from May 10 to May 24. "Pre-order to get early access to the open beta" in other words, preorder to get [b]2 days[/b] of exclusive beta in [b]the middle of the week[/b].

That sucks.

now that the release date is out, if anyone wants to play with me, add me LordHomogay#1804 north america

That eats an entire ass.

I'm thankful that I get to play at least that.

Well that's pretty good Sadly I dont think this toaster will be able to play the game... At least 840m videos should come up

they didnt say anything about console beta did they?

[QUOTE=Vmonkey;49888282]they didnt say anything about console beta did they?[/QUOTE] Open beta will be for all platforms Xbox One will requiere Xbox Live meanwhile PS4 will only need PSN+ for the full game

This hasn't been posted, just reiterates everything but yeah [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhjeJRrCKNg[/media]

Open Beta yay. Still rather salty that I didn't get into the closed beta even though I was registered for it in the early minutes of the page going live.

[QUOTE=Vmonkey;49888984]This hasn't been posted, just reiterates everything but yeah [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhjeJRrCKNg[/media][/QUOTE] Hmm, traditional closed beta? Since when did closed betas not have NDA and placed priority on video creators and streamers in selection? This was not traditional closed beta, this was marketing beta.

[QUOTE=Kurnuttaja;49895152]Hmm, traditional closed beta? Since when did closed betas not have NDA and placed priority on video creators and streamers in selection? This was not traditional closed beta, this was marketing beta.[/QUOTE]Who cares though?

Heads up-- [URL="http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20742695178"]a new patch is out![/URL] It features new map Ilios (it's in Greece if you're wondering), changes to existing maps, changes to heroes (Lucio's back up to 200 HP, for example), new skins, and more!