Please note that this copy is pre-made, though, and based on an earlier snapshot of your account. A copy of your account from the live game will be transferred over to the PTR automatically, and all progress will transfer over with it (level, unlocks, stats, etc). Will any account progress from the live game transfer over to the PTR with me, or do I need to start from scratch?Ī.

The PTR is available in all supported languages, though some content may not be fully localized yet.

What languages will be supported on the PTR?Ī. If we happen to reach this cap, any new players attempting to log in to the PTR will be placed into a queue. The PTR can currently support 10k concurrent players (or players logged into the PTR at the same time). Is there a cap to how many players can participate on the PTR?Ī. As a result, if you plan to play the PTR from a region outside the US, please anticipate lowered performance and increased latency. Accounts from all regions (excluding China) are eligible to participate however, the PTR will be hosted on our Americas region. What regions are eligible to participate in the PTR?Ī. On which platforms is the PTR available?Ī.

If the PTR is not available for you after following the steps above, trying logging into Overwatch, exiting the game client, and then launching the PTR again. Note: In order to access the PTR, you must have installed Overwatch and logged into the game at least once. Step 5: Once the PTR client is installed and updated, click 'Play' to begin! Step 4: Click 'Install' to begin the installation process. Step 3: Select 'PTR: Overwatch' from the REGION/ACCOUNT drop-down menu. Step 2: Navigate to the Overwatch tab on the left-hand menu. To participate in the public test, you must have an Overwatch game license for Windows PC attached your account in good standing (i.e. If you encounter any game-related bugs while playing the PTR, please post in the PTR Bug Report forum. For information on how to participate and what changes are included in the upcoming patch, read on below. A new Overwatch patch is currently in development and now available for testing on the Public Test Region.

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