updated latest release for testnet tutorial

Author: krofax

pages/builders/chain-operators/tutorials/create-l2-rollup.mdx

@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ You can either use a node provider like [Alchemy](https://www.alchemy.com/) (eas
 
 You're going to be spinning up your OP Stack chain using pre-built binaries from the latest Optimism release instead of building directly from source. 
 This simplifies the setup process and ensures you're using the latest stable version.
+Although this adds a few extra steps, it means you'll have an easier time modifying the behavior of the stack if you'd like to do so.
 
 <Callout>
 You're using the home directory `~/` as the work directory for this tutorial for simplicity.
@@ -111,62 +112,54 @@ git clone https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/optimism.git
 ```bash
 cd optimism
 ```
+{<h3>Check out the correct branch</h3>}
 
-</Steps>
-
-## Download the latest Optimism release
-
-The latest stable releases of `op-node`, `op-batcher`, and `op-proposer` can be found on the [Optimism releases page](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/optimism/releases).
-
-<Callout>
-Always use the latest releases when building your chain. 
-Using outdated versions may lead to compatibility issues or missing critical features.
+<Callout type="info">
+You will be using the `tutorials/chain` branch of the Optimism Monorepo to deploy an OP Stack testnet chain during this tutorial.
+This is a non-production branch that lags behind the `develop` branch.
+You should **NEVER** use the `develop` or `tutorials/chain` branches in production.
 </Callout>
 
-<Steps>
+```bash
+git checkout tutorials/chain
+```
 
-{<h3>Navigate to Optimism releases</h3>}
+<Callout type="warning">
+The components in the `tutorials/chain` branch are outdated and may not work as expected.  
+To ensure compatibility and stability, you will download the latest releases of `op-node`, `op-batcher`, and `op-proposer` from the Optimism releases page.  
+These latest versions will override any outdated components in the `tutorials/chain` branch.
+</Callout>
 
- Open the Official [Optimism releases page](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/optimism/releases) in your browser.
+{<h3> Download the latest Optimism releases </h3>}
+Open the Official [Optimism releases page](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/optimism/releases) in your browser to download the latest stable releases of `op-node`, `op-batcher`, and `op-proposer`.
 
- {<h3>Identify latest release</h3>}
+{<h3>Identify latest release</h3>}
 
 *   Look for the most recent version tagged as `vX.Y.Z`.
-
 *   Verify release date matches current expectations.
-
 *   Check release notes for critical compatibility information.
 
 {<h3> Download required binaries</h3>}
 
 In the *Assets* section of the release, download these files for your operating system:
-
 *   `op-node_<version>_<OS>_<arch>.tar.gz`
 *   `op-batcher_<version>_<OS>_<arch>.tar.gz`
 *   `op-proposer_<version>_<OS>_<arch>.tar.gz`
 
-<Callout> 
-**Identify your system**: 
-*   **Windows**: Use `windows` packages.
-*   **macOS**: `darwin` packages (Intel: `amd64`, Apple Silicon: `arm64`). 
-*   **Linux**: `linux` packages (`amd64` or `arm64`). 
-</Callout>
-
 {<h3> Verify file integrity</h3>}
 
 1.  Open the checksums.txt file in the release assets
-2.  Compare listed SHA256 values with your downloaded files using:
-    *   Windows: PowerShell Get-FileHash command
-    *   macOS: Terminal shasum command
-    *   Linux: Terminal sha256sum command
+2.  Compare listed `SHA256` values with your downloaded files using:
+    *   Windows: PowerShell `Get-FileHash` command
+    *   macOS: Terminal `shasum` command
+    *   Linux: Terminal `sha256sum` command
 
 {<h3> Extract binaries</h3>}
 
 Using your system's archive tool:
-1.  Extract all .tar.gz files
-2.  Preserve directory structure during extraction
+1.  Extract all `.tar.gz` files
+2.  Override any outdated components in the `tutorials/chain` branch during extraction by moving these extracted files to a directory in your system `PATH`:
 
-Move these extracted files to a directory in your system PATH:
 *   `op-node`
 *   `op-batcher`
 *   `op-proposer`