Overwatch closed beta returns next week

Overwatch's Closed Beta will return next week on February 9th, Blizzard confirmed today.

As previously detailed, the new closed beta will feature several new features and updates from the one that took place in December, including a new game mode and two new maps to support it. Blizzard has still yet to share details regarding the new mode and its maps, but hopefully we find out in the next few days.

Other improvements include an all-new progression system, hero balance updates, and a variety of Private Game updates, including full A.I. matches.

If you had access to the CLosed Beta before the break, you will continue to have access during this phase of testing. Additionally, Blizzard will be looking to recruit more players into the beta to help test out all of this new content, so if you're interested you can sign up over on the game's official website here.