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Overwatch: Classic Revives Original Maps for Nostalgic Gameplay

The upcoming Overwatch: Classic mode will feature the twelve original maps from the game's launch, allowing players to relive the early days of Overwatch across all four game modes.

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At a glance

Original Maps Featured
Twelve maps from Overwatch Patch 1.0
Game Modes Included
Assault, Escort, Hybrid, Control
Launch Date
November 2024

Return to the Roots of Overwatch

Overwatch: Classic is set to bring back the twelve original maps that debuted with the game's launch, allowing players to experience the nostalgia of the early Overwatch days. This mode will feature all four of the original game types: Assault, Escort, Hybrid, and Control.

Detailed Breakdown of Game Modes

Each game mode offers a unique challenge, catering to different playstyles and strategies. The Assault maps require teams to capture two objective points, while Control maps focus on holding a single point. Escort maps involve moving a payload to a destination, and Hybrid maps combine elements of both Assault and Escort.

The Classic Map List

The maps included in Overwatch: Classic are as follows:

- **Assault:** Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, Volskaya Industries

- **Control:** Ilios, Lijang Tower, Nepal

- **Escort:** Dorado, Route 66, Watchpoint: Gibraltar

- **Hybrid:** Hollywood, King’s Row, Numbani