Overwatch Beta now live – System requirements posted

The time has arrived. The Overwatch beta is now live and to make sure you know exactly what’s involved in this test there is an FAQ  from Blizzard to check out. The FAQ includes details on how to install it should you be selected and other bits of pieces to help new players.

Players are being added to the test now but as we mentioned earlier today it will take time for accounts to be flagged.

Most importantly the FAQ now includes the system requirements in case you were wondering what they are for the beta This is how they look:

Minimum (targeting 30fps):

• Operating system: Windows® Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 865
• Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850, or Intel® HD Graphics 4400
• Memory: 768 MB VRAM, 4 GB System RAM
• Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space

Recommended (targeting 60fps on Medium settings):

• Operating system: Windows® Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X3, 2.8 GHz
• Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 or ATI Radeon™ HD 7950
• Memory: 2 GB VRAM, 6 GB System RAM
• Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space

For the best performance, please be sure to update to the latest drivers available for your graphics card.