Overwatch is getting a new map – at least according to the wishes of a fan. They quickly created their own map!
When it comes to an active fanbase, Overwatch is right at the top. The community continually creates new artworks. Whether it’s hot fanfictions, cool new characters, or – as in this case – a completely new map!
YouTuber Joshua Ilorente took the effort to recreate a complete map for Overwatch in Unreal Engine 4.
The map named “Favela” takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – the birthplace of Lúcio.
Favela is the Brazilian term for a slum – a pretty rundown area where residents have to forego many conveniences of life.
Just enjoy the tour through the Favela and dream about how you take down your fiercest opponents (definitely Hanzo mains) in the alleys and houses of this area.
The Favela contains everything you would expect from a typical map in Overwatch. Many tight spots for cool duels and large areas for skirmishes over control points or payloads. But visually, the map also stands out, as it is equipped with many details. You can find cheap “lodgings” for visitors, a simple soccer field for kids in the backyard, and of course plenty of sunshine. Even though in the background, the clearly more modern part of Rio looms ominously, already taken over by Vishkar.
What do you think of this fan creation? A cool map that Blizzard could gladly adopt 1:1? Or does it not fit the style of Overwatch at all?
