Overwatch 2: Types of Maps and How to Choose

Escort Map List

Escort Map
CIRCUIT ROYAL	DORADO
HAVANA	JUNKERTOWN
RIALTO	ROUTE66
WATCHPOINT: GIBRALTAR	-

CIRCUITROYAL

Overview

A map with beautiful night view and intense elevation differences

CIRCUIT ROYAL is a map with a beautiful night view and intense elevation differences. As the name suggests, it features buildings resembling a circuit race track. The second checkpoint has steep elevation differences, and the key to victory lies in how well both attackers and defenders can utilize these differences.

DORADO

Overhead View

A map where the final checkpoint becomes a fierce battle

DORADO is a map where the final checkpoint becomes a fierce battle. The final checkpoint is narrow and there are many high grounds, so even attacking teams that have been progressing smoothly can be stopped frequently.

HAVANA

Overhead View

A map where the bridge before the goal becomes a critical point

HAVANA is a map where the bridge before the goal becomes a critical point. You cannot reach the goal without crossing a single bridge, but the path is narrow and can be seen from high grounds, so the outcome of the match is determined by whether you can successfully attack or defend the bridge.

JUNKERTOWN

Overhead View
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A map where the attacking side is always looked down upon from high grounds

JUNKERTOWN is a map with many high grounds. The attacking side is always looked down upon from high grounds, so conquering the height difference is crucial.

RIALTO

Overhead View
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A map with multiple gates before reaching the goal

RIALTO is a map with multiple gates before reaching the goal. The key to victory lies in how you strategize or defend in the narrow pathways.

ROUTE66

Overhead View

A map with many alternate routes

ROUTE66 is a map with many alternate routes. Both the attacking and defending sides should be cautious of unexpected ambushes from the surroundings, as focusing only on the front may lead to surprises.

WATCHPOINT: GIBRALTAR

Overhead View

A map with intense battles for control of high ground

WATCHPOINT:GIBRALTAR is a map with intense battles for control of high ground. With many elevated areas, both the attacking and defending teams have easy access, and the team that holds the high ground for a longer time will secure victory.

Control Map List

Control Map
BUSAN	ILIOS
LIJIANGTOWER	OASIS
NEPAL	-

BUSAN

Overhead View

Map with Important Battles Outside the Base

BUSAN is a map where battles outside the base are important because the base is in a low-lying area. Taking advantageous high ground makes it easier to secure the base.

ILIOS

Overhead View

Map with Easy Environmental Kills

ILIOS is a map where environmental kills are easy to achieve. There are holes in the base and cliffs, and the team that successfully executes environmental kills has an advantage.

LIJIANG TOWER

Overhead View

Map with a lot of frontal combat

LIJIANG TOWER is a map with a lot of frontal combat. It is designed in a way that you often encounter enemies before entering the control point, so it is important to plan your composition with frontal combat in mind.

OASIS

Overhead View

Map with the control point surrounded by walls

OASIS is a map where the control point is surrounded by walls. Since there are limited entrances and exits, frontal engagements are common, putting your team's strength to the test.

NEPAL

Overhead View

Map with the control point obstructed by narrow gates

NEPAL is a map where the control point is obstructed by narrow gates. If you can secure the control point in the initial fight, you can gain an advantage. However, it becomes difficult to attack if it is taken back by the enemy.

Hybrid Map List

Hybrid Maps
EICHENWALDE	HOLLYWOOD
KING'SROW	MIDTOWN
NUMBANI	PARAISO

EICHENWALDE

Overhead View
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Difficult Map to Cross the Castle Gate

EICHENWALDE is a difficult map to cross the castle gate on the main path. There are only three narrow passages through the gate, and the outcome of the match depends on how well the gate is utilized.

HOLLYWOOD

Overhead View
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Map where High Ground is Contested

HOLLYWOOD is a map where high ground is contested among the scattered buildings. There are multiple buildings along the main path, and both the attacking and defending sides can use elevators to go up. The advantage or disadvantage is determined by who can secure the high ground.

KING'SROW

Overhead View
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A map with narrow pathways throughout

KING'SROW is a map with narrow pathways from start to finish. Teamwork and understanding of the map are particularly important for frontal battles, flanking, and surprise attacks.

MIDTOWN

Overhead View

A map where teams compete for control of a bridge

MIDTOWN is a map where teams compete for control of a bridge that crosses the map. The bridge is elevated, dividing the main path, and the team that takes control of the bridge has a significant advantage as they can oversee the battlefield.

NUMBANI

Overhead View
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A map with high ground surrounding the objective

NUMBANI is a map with high ground surrounding the objective. The defending team needs to secure the high ground, while the attacking team needs to take out enemies from the high ground before reaching the objective.

PARAISO

Aerial View
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A map with elevated areas accessible only to highly mobile characters

PARAISO is a map with elevated areas that can only be accessed by characters with high mobility. Taking control of these elevated areas can give you an advantage, making it easier for highly mobile characters to shine compared to other maps.

Push Map List

Push Map
COLOSSEO	ESPERANCA
NEWQUEENSTREET	-

COLOSSEO

Overhead View
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A map where both frontal battles and flanking attacks are likely to occur

COLOSSEO is a map where both frontal battles and surprise flanking attacks can be actively executed. Even if you win in the front, there is a high chance of a reversal if the rear guard is defeated in a flanking attack.

ESPERANCA

Overhead View
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A map with many easily accessible high grounds

ESPERANCA is a map with many easily accessible high grounds. Both allies and enemies can secure high grounds, but be careful not to focus only on the high grounds as the robots can be pushed if there are many obstacles.

NEWQUEENSTREET

Aerial View
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A map that is easy to shoot from high ground during defense

NEWQUEENSTREET is a map where it is easy to shoot from high ground during defense when your robot is being pushed. There are many high ground areas that can be easily accessed from your base, making defense relatively easy and attack more difficult.

How to Choose Maps

Quick Play and Competitive Matches Cannot Choose Maps

In Overwatch, you cannot choose maps in Quick Play and Competitive matches. The game randomly selects the map, so it's important to know the map and game mode rules to be prepared for any map you encounter.

Researching Maps

Explore with Custom Games

When you want to research a map, use Custom Games to explore. With Custom Games, you can freely choose your favorite map and explore hidden paths, high ground, and unexpected routes.

Watch Maps from an Overhead Perspective

It's advisable to watch a map from an overhead perspective when researching one.
By observing the map and match from a different viewpoint, you can discover unnecessary movements and easily accessible hidden paths that you may not have noticed before.

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