Blizzard’s Overwatch enters closed beta on October 27

Posted byby Mike Minotti
October 14, 2015
Updated June 18, 2025
1 min

Correction: This story originally stated that Overwatch is entering an open beta. It’s entering a closed one.

Some of us won’t have to wait long to play Blizzard’s newest game.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.