Overwatch 2, a standalone sequel, was announced at BlizzCon on November 1, 2019. The game will maintain a "shared multiplayer environment" between it and the original Overwatch, so that the players in either game can compete together in the existing player versus player (PvP) modes, retaining all unlocked cosmetics and other features. Jeff Kaplan stated that this was a major push he had to argue for this "player-first standpoint" to his superiors at Blizzard, given the current industry trend to draw in new sales. All new heroes, maps, and PvP modes will be added to both games to maintain this shared environment. At least four new heroes will be added, which include Sojourn, a Black Canadian Overwatch officer introduced in the Overwatch Archive seasonal events. As the Overwatch 2 closed beta is inching closer, Blizzard is slowly revealing more details on what can we expect. The highly anticipated sequel of Overwatch is set to revolutionize the PvP formula of the hero shooter. The most notable change is the switch from 6v6 to 5v5 format. To accommodate this, many old maps will be reworked, and the new maps are created from the ground up with 5v5 in mind. Check out all new Overwatch 2 maps we will be able to play in the closed beta.
All New Maps in Overwatch 2 Closed Beta
As we have been informed by official sources that Overwatch 2 Closed Beta is all set to officially kick off this April. The first of several closed beta testings is scheduled for April 26th, 2022. Players will have an opportunity to test several reworked heroes, the new Push mode, 5v5 format, and the new hero, Sojourn. When it comes to maps, Overwatch 2 has four new maps available in the closed beta.
For information, let us tell you that the map of Circuit Royal is set in Monte Carlo. This is a new escort map. In terms of visual design, the art team “leaned heavily into the opulence of Monte Carlo’s expensive architecture and prestigious races” in order to highlight the unique look of the map. When it comes to gameplay, new escort maps are aiming to introduce more opportunities for team fights and comebacks by introducing switchback points.
As we have learned from sources, the Colosseo map is set in Rome,, and it is one of the two new Push maps, alongside New Queen Street in Toronto. These maps are similar to Escort maps. But, instead of having one team pushing and others obstructing, here both teams are fighting for control over the payload. Because of that, these maps are symmetrical, thus neither team has an advantage. Nonetheless, each side of the map has slight visual differences. This makes the map more visually appealing, while the layout is staying the same.
If we talk about the last new map, then it is set in Midtown, New York City. Midtown is a hybrid map. Given that it is in New York City, it visually focuses on the well-known art deco style of the 1920s. Developers wanted to use visual cues to communicate important things. For example, Grand Central Station in Midtown is the capture point.
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