Activision Blizzard is preparing to releaseOverwatch 2sometime in the future, and as a result, the hero shooter recently received a PvP beta. Since then, players have been comparing the sequel to the original. OneOverwatch 2fan has pointed out some of the key differences between originalOverwatchmaps and their new versions included inOverwatch 2.
Reddit user WhatDoesACowSay shared images ofOverwatchandOverwatch 2mapsside-by-side a few days ago, and since then, many members of the community have debated the necessity of the upcoming sequel. Each map is represented through three to four images of key locations in itsOverwatchandOverwatch 2versions for comparison. Though there are other notable changes between the original maps and theirOverwatch 2counterparts, the key difference from one game to the other pointed out by WhatDoesACowSay is the lighting.
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WhatDoesACowSay focuses on nine maps in their Reddit post, each centering on anOverwatchmap carried forward to the sequel that continues not to have a release date. The pictures show differences in Eichenwalde, Lijiang Tower, Dorado, Route 66, Watchpoint Gibraltar, King’s Row, Ilios, and Oasis, while theOverwatch 2player has included Colosseo to compare against the others. Although the includedOverwatchmapsshow recent design decisions made by Activision Blizzard for the 5v5 battles, it’s the lighting for these revamped maps that garnered the attention of mostOverwatchfans.
The time of day has seemingly been altered in a majority of the map comparisons shown by WhatDoesACowSay, with Watchpoint Gibraltar being the noticeable outlier. Eichenwalde resembles a sunset setting rather than midday inOverwatch 2, the sun is shining in Lijiang Tower where it had been dusk before, and Dorado and King’s Row are brought to life with light inOverwatch 2when inOverwatchthey were nighttime maps. In contrast, Route 66 has been turned to night mode, while the light ofIliosis brighter and Oasis is dimmer.
Although someOverwatchfans have speculated thatOverwatch 2is a small upgrade to the original based on the photos shared by WhatDoesACowSay, Activision Blizzard can still adjust things before the game officially releases. Because Activision Blizzard’sPvP Beta forOverwatch 2remains ongoing, players continue to report their experiences in the game, which may include issues with map changes highlighted in the Reddit post. It’s currently unclear when Activision Blizzard intends to releaseOverwatch 2, but it may receive a PvE beta before its launch given the original title was mostly void of PvE content.
