Overwatch chief Jeff Kaplan confirmed in a stream that Havana will be the next map in Overwatch . It is expected to be playable “very soon.” Kaplan also revealed some details about Havana.
What is Havana? Havana is the location where the current “Sturmzeichen” event in Overwatch takes place. There, you will be hunting an omnic named Maximilien, who is supposed to lead Overwatch to Doomfist.
In the mission, Havana is a city with bright buildings and a huge rum distillery that you will infiltrate during the mission. Behind the distillery, there is a gate that you need to escort a payload to.
What type of map will Havana be? Following the structure of the “Sturmzeichen” version and based on the objectives you must complete during the mission, analysts speculate it will be either a payload or a hybrid map. (via dotesports).
- In a payload map, you would have to transport a payload across the map through several points from the start.
- In a hybrid map, this payload would have to be unlocked at a control point first. Havana seems more plausible as a hybrid map for two reasons:
The structure with the distillery already resembles a control point that unlocks the payload.
The last hybrid map was Blizzard World, which was released about a year and a half ago.
Between the last hybrid map Blizzard World and the upcoming Havana, all other map types have already been released:
- Rialto (payload)
- Busan (control point)
- the newest map Paris (attack)
What will change from the “Sturmzeichen” version? Jeff Kaplan explained in a stream with two streamers that Havana will change a little. There will be fundamental differences between the PvP and PvE versions.
Large distilleries will be part of the center of the map. Additionally, time of day and weather will be adjusted for those who are not keen on constant rain.
When can I play Havana? A specific date has not yet been mentioned. However, Jeff Kaplan said that Havana would be playable “very soon” on the Overwatch PTR.
Are you excited for Havana?
Maybe Havana will get some great features like Paris:
