Summary
AnOverwatch 2video highlights how many players take the long way to get to the initial capture point of Blizzard World. Blizzard World released several years ago in the original Overwatch and celebrates all the developers' games, but it seems likeOverwatch 2players still don’t know all the shortcuts.
WhenOverwatch 2came out, it carried forward the hero roster, cosmetic items, and many of the original maps. While some maps continue to trickle into the sequel after receiving layout and aesthetic changes, locations like Route 66, Eichenwalde, and Dorado were available on day one. Arcade mode can provide access to certain maps that may not come up in the standard or competitive rotations. Blizzard World is an original map that was notably absent from these map rotations forthe launch ofOverwatch 2. One gamer has made a video showcasing how many players miss a key shortcut to the capture point of Blizzard World.
Reddit user PuzzleheadedTry6507 recently shared a clip from their experiences inOverwatch 2’s Blizzard World map. The clip begins with the player, as Kiriko, approaching a doorway that leads to the initial objective, as three of their teammates take the long way. While many players follow the long path because of the payload track, the shortcut this Reddit user highlights allows them to defend the point more quickly. Because they took the shortcut, they beat their team to the point, as they chose the path that leads under the Alliance-themed gate to the capture point. After switching to Junker Queen, the player tries to guide an allied Mercy through the shortcut, but Mercy chooses the long way as well.
Players May Miss This Blizzard World Shortcut
While PuzzleheadedTry6507 effectively utilizesOverwatch 2’s ping systemto attempt to guide their team, the directions go ignored. Blizzard World has many small doorways like the one used in this shortcut that don’t lead anywhere helpful, or they lead to inactive spawn rooms. Given the chaotic nature of this map layout, players seem to choose well-known routes to get to their destinations as highlighted by this video. As defending players need to get to this capture point as soon as possible if they’re killed in battle, this shortcut may help them return to it.
Because some players seem to be unaware of this Blizzard World shortcut, developers could add a symbol above the door to make it clearer, though posts like this will also help. AsBlizzard continues to updateOverwatch 2, future maps could share similar unknown shortcuts, so it’s best to explore them thoroughly.
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