When will Antarctic Peninsula map release in Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2 will introduce a brand new member to its map pool with Season 3. Along with a line of cosmetics and other items on their way, Blizzard is set to offer a cold map called Antarctic Peninsula in a couple of days.
The map consists of a few fascinating features that fans might love when they play on it. Antarctic Peninsula will reportedly provide some insight into the title's lore, as players will receive a new location hinting at Mei's past. Many veteran players are aware of the character's tragic history, with Blizzard providing small story-based content in the original Overwatch. That said, here's when the new map is coming to the game.
Blizzard has confirmed that the new map will be an inclusion fit for the Control game mode. Antarctic Peninsula is set to enter Overwatch 2's servers on February 7, 2023, along with the Season 3 update. Blizzard hasn't officially offered a word regarding when the patch will be released, but one can expect it to come out at 11 am PST.
Many sources say that the upcoming addition was made with the brand-new 5v5 meta in mind. This is because developers have slowly started to handcraft fresh maps for the sequel. Shambali Monastery is a perfect example of how Blizzard is trying to make maps that suit the 5v5 meta.
Overwatch 2's maps often offer Easter eggs and interactive features if fans examine certain areas carefully. That being said, Antarctica Peninsula will also encompass the said elements.
One of the most interactive features found on the map will be the unique fishing holes. Players will be able to fire their weapons into these holes and see lots of fish jumping outside. Too bad that they won't be able to collect them, however.
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