After initially announcing it a few weeks back, Activision Blizzard has now released the cross-play beta for Overwatch on various consoles.
Overwatch players can now enjoy the cross-play experience on multiple platforms.
‘Overwatch’ cross-play beta details
Cross-Play has arrived.
You can now group up with friends across the globe on PC, @xbox, @playstation and @nintendo.
Link your console to your https://t.co/Vqndyf7pSK account and play with your friends! pic.twitter.com/FpOyCXT9sY
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) June 22, 2021
After the announcement of Blizzard on Twitter, the Overwatch cross-play beta is now live for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
The cross-play beta is available, thanks to the global Battle.net update. It also merges friends list from various territories. It means that from now on, you won’t have to switch regions to play with friends.
If you want to turn on cross-play for Overwatch, you can log in to the Battle.net account. Afterward, you have to connect your preferable platform, namely the PSN, Xbox Live, or Nintendo Switch Online.
After logging in, players will receive a bonus in the form of a free Golden Loot Box.
Cross-play has become an increasingly popular feature for many iconic games in the last few years. It’s because not all the players have the latest gen consoles. Thus, they can try out any new release without any issue with their data with the help of cross-play.
While the Overwatch cross-play is here, it will keep the fans hooked until the sequel arrives eventually.
It will have specific new changes in the original gameplay when it comes to the next big entry. A release date is yet to be revealed from the developers.
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Upcoming games in 2021
While fans of the Overwatch franchise are waiting for its new installment, other gamers are currently waiting for 2021’s fresh releases.
There will be lots of options to choose from in terms of AAA heavyweights.
The most-awaited and potential blockbusters, there will be names like Far Cry 6 and Deathloop.
A new Call of Duty title, Horizon Forbidden West, Stray, New World, Humankind, and The Ascent are also on the list.
However, the vast line-up extends even further with the likes of No More Heroes 3, Dying Light 2, and Back 4 Blood.
Little Devil Inside, Life Is Strange: True Colors, Battlefield 2042, Cyber Shadow, and Shadow Warrior 3 are other crucial launches.
Several recently revealed ambitious projects debuting later in 2021 are Glitchpunk, Etched Memories, and The Day Before.
Coming back to Overwatch, again, then its successor is still in development before it launches in the future.
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