Overwatch 2 Could Bring Controversial Maps Back for New Game Modes
Overwatch 2 should allow developers the ability to do more than they can with Overwatch, as its outdated systems complicate development. These changes include taking undesirable systems out of Overwatch 2 like loot boxes, the «on fire» meter, some crowd control abilities, among other things. Along with improved character models, time of day map settings, and the new Push game mode, Overwatch 2 will launch without one of its most derided game modes «Assault,» more commonly known as 2CP from playlists.
The retirement of the 2CP from Quick Play and Competitive playlists in Overwatch 2 will mean that the public will no longer interact with maps that have greater value to the overall lore of Overwatch. The 'Infiltration' cinematic that included Widowmaker, Reaper, and Sombra took place on Volskya Industries which is one of 5 2CP maps in Overwatch. During a Reddit AMA, Overwatch fans were given the opportunity to ask about anything about the game ahead of the 2nd release of the Overwatch 2 Beta. One fan asked about what will happen with 2CP maps of Volskya Industries, Temple of Anubis, Horizon Lunar Colony, Hanamura, and Paris.
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When asked about what would happen with maps that go «unused» in Overwatch 2, a developer responded that the team is workshopping ideas for redesigning some 2CP maps into other game modes. The developer also stated that 2CP maps will be in Overwatch 2 but only through custom game modes. Furthermore, any redesign of a 2CP map may be farther away in the development roadmap of Overwatch 2 and any redesign will be heavily tested in Arcade mode before making a return.
The 2CP game mode has its fans, mostly because of lore ties, but the mode has been
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