Overwatch 2 Devs Reveal New Details About the Game's Maps
Overwatch’s maps are a point of some contention within the player base. Among the definitive fan favorites like King’s Row and Lijiang Tower are maps like Horizon Lunar Colony and Paris, which receive almost universal criticism. As Overwatch 2 enters beta testing, more details are being shared regarding new heroes and the multitude of new maps. Though keen on finally getting new content for the game, some players may be wary about the quality of these new additions – a wariness that the developers seek to ease with a comprehensive update on the state of Overwatch 2’s new maps.
In a post to the official Overwatch website, Blizzard aims to reassure players by relaying the artistic and geometric complexity of Overwatch 2's new maps which star iconic real-world locations. New Queen Street in Toronto, Colosseo in Rome, Midtown in New York City, and Circuit Royal in Monte Carlo will all be available for players to try out, come the April 26 public beta. Moreover, the beta will debut the new game mode, Push.
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The update reveals that New Queen Street and Colosseo will be the first maps designed for Overwatch 2's Push mode, in which players begin at “opposite sides of a mirrored map” and meet in the middle for a “push of war.” With players attempting to push a robot to the opposing side of the map, Game Director Aaron Keller states that “Push is inherently faster paced than other game modes like Control and Escort.” He goes on to say that the Push maps are «a little more porous, meaning it’s easier for flanking.»
This is good news for players who prefer a more aggressive style of play, as, seemingly, defensive tanks matter less than a strong attack in Overwatch 2. Moreover, new maps relying
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