Overwatch 2: New Map SAMOA Confirmed in Season 7

A new Control map coming out on October 1.

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The well-known hero shooter game, Overwatch 2, is gearing up to launch a fresh map in the forthcoming Season 7. The new Control map, dubbed SAMOA, is scheduled to be showcased during the Overwatch League Grand Finals on the first day of October.

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Map Details

SAMOA is a map with a tropical theme, adorned with palm trees and encircled by an enormous body of water. The design and aesthetics of the map suggest a Samoan influence, sparking speculation among fans that it might be the homeland of the anticipated Tank hero Mauga.

Season 7 Highlights

The seventh season of Overwatch 2 is anticipated to be one of the most thrilling seasons to date. It succeeds the extremely successful Season 6, which brought in PvE story missions that enabled players to join forces in defeating Null Sector. Additionally, Season 6 introduced a new Support hero named Illari and a novel hero mastery and progression system.

Additional Features

Beyond the new map, Season 7 is predicted to bring in new Halloween-themed skins for Widowmaker, Hanzo, and Echo. There’s also buzz about a possible crossover with Diablo 4.

As we inch closer to the release date, Blizzard is likely to disclose more details about Season 7. For now, enthusiasts will have to hold their breath until October 1 to discover more about the SAMOA map and other thrilling features that will be part of Overwatch 2’s Season 7.

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 is a team-based first-person shooter developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. As a sequel to the original Overwatch, the game introduces new heroes, maps, and game modes, while retaining the core gameplay mechanics that made its predecessor popular. Overwatch 2 features both Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) modes, expanding the story and universe of Overwatch with cooperative missions and narrative-driven content. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and hero-based combat, offering a dynamic and engaging experience for players.

Genres
First-Person Shooter (FPS)
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Release Date
Oct 4, 2022
Price
Free
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
ESRB Rating
T