overwatch – How Does PTR and Normal Overwatch Interaction Work?

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Any experience I earn, any lootboxes, any levels I gain in the PTR, do these apply in the normal Overwatch regions or are they PTR (Public Test Region – where updates go live before they are pushed to the actual game) specific ?

I remember hearing players getting gold drops and then going "aww man shame this is PTR and I wont get the item"

Best Answer

Anything you get you on the PTR server, Levels and drops, stays on the PTR Server. So yes they are specific and do not transfer over to the "proper" Overwatch servers.

The FAQ on the overwatch page gives the answer Source

Q. Will any progress I make on the PTR transfer over to the live game?

A. No. Any progression earned during the PTR—including levels, achievements, stats, skill ratings, loot boxes (including rewards from loot boxes), currency (including Competive Points), and cosmetic items unlocked with currency—will not transfer over to the live game.

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