Players of the hit Blizzard game "Overwatch" now have a new map to play in! The new map, Busan, is now live.
Overwatch players, especially D.Va fans, will enjoy the new map as it is set in the MEKA pilot and professional gamer's home, South Korea. GameSpot notes it was first revealed during last month's Korean Fanfest, along with Blizzard's latest animated short that features the MEKA pilot, Shooting Star.
Blizzard said they tried to recreate the MEKA base as featured in the short, in an attempt to let players feel like they're in it the moment they play. Based on Blizzard's own announcement, it seems they did a great job at that.
Mystical shrine. Marvelous metropolis. MEKA Base.
Your BUSAN adventure begins soon on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One! pic.twitter.com/BBPxoU1jyf — Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 11, 2018
According to Blizzard's patch notes, the Busan map has three stages that players have battle for control: Sanctuary, Downtown, and the MEKA base, D.Va's home. Each stage has its own distinct look and feel.
The Sanctuary is a serene place complete with a mystical temple, some historic architecture, and of course, beautiful gardens that won't be as tranquil when the fighting happens around it.
Downtown is just what it is: downtown. Here, players will have to fight in the streets of a bustling metropolis that features a flashy karaoke bar and a PC Bang. They will also have to be careful and watch out for a train that runs through the central light rail station.
The MEKA base is more than just a location. Blizzard said they designed the MEKA base to provide players with "unique game moments" that require some strategic decisions. This is also the first map that features moving terrain that players have to familiarize themselves with in order to make the best game decisions and control the stage.
Along with the Busan map comes a bunch of updates meant to balance the game. Here are some of them:
Heroes:
The Relative Aim Sensitivity While Zoomed slider (for Widowmaker's Widow's Kiss and Ana's Biotic Rifle) now has increased precision;
Brigitte now gets knocked down upon hitting charging targets with her Shield Bash;
Reinhardt's Earthshatter has been overhauled to have more predictable and effective behavior;
Widowmaker's Grappling Hook now retains moment when used on environments without a ledge.
There are other bug fixes and updates for heroes, but these are emphasized. Please check the patch notes for more details.
