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A newOverwatch 2Control map called SAMOA has been confirmed to be released for Season 7. There’s been a leak regarding the upcoming Season ofOverwatch 2circulating the community, so a new Control map was expected. While the name of the map was different from the leak, there’s speculation as to what else is true based on it.
Overwatch 2Season 6 has been one of the biggest seasons to launch for the title. This season has introducedPvE story missions toOverwatch 2allowing players to work together to take down Null Sector. Players have also received Support hero Illari along with a new hero mastery and progression system, adding more depth to the title. Another big addition players received was a new core PvP game mode called Flashpoint, which added two new maps. With Season 7 on the way in October, another map is set to join the rotation.
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Announced by the officialOverwatchTwitter page, a new Control map called SAMOA will make its debut on October 1 during the Overwatch League Grand Finals. This gives theOverwatch 2communitya chance to see the battleground firsthand, getting a chance to view the layout of the map early. The last time the hero shooter saw an addition to Control was with Antarctic Peninsula back in February 2023.
SAMOA appears to be a tropical location filled with several palm trees and is surrounded by a large body of water. The map itself gives off a Samoan vibe, which fans are speculating as being home to therumoredOverwatch 2Tank hero Mauga. While nothing has been officially announced by Blizzard, fans are anticipating his inclusion to the roster next season. For now, theOverwatch 2community will just have to wait for October 1 to learn more about SAMOA.
Overwatch 2Season 7 was potentially leaked, but with this new information from Blizzard, it appears to be more believable. Also listed in the leak was the inclusion of new skins for Widowmaker, Hanzo, and Echo. The skins themselves have a theme based on Halloween, which is around the same time the new season will be released. One of the bigger parts of the leak is that it suggests aDiablo 4crossover is in the future as it shows Lilith in the picture.
It appears that Blizzard is planning to slowly lift off the veil for Season 7regarding newOverwatch 2skins, maps, hero reworks, and more. The closer the community gets to the release of Season 7, the more content Blizzard may potentially share with everyone.
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