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One of the goals while iterating on MaleventoвЂ™s design was to keep the map centralized and contained in doing so, combat became more fast-paced and action-packed, full of areas that cater to players who love to shoot first and ask questions later. вЂњThe cliffside also presents options for boops and environmental kills,вЂќ says Thomas, вЂњand the larger, open areas are locations to duke it out and try to hold down an area.вЂќ The verticality of where the town sits, poised upon a rustic Italian hilltop, provides airborne heroes like Pharah and wall-climbing roster picks like Hanzo and Genji the ability to gain high-ground advantages over their enemies, while the winding alleyways and building interiors give flanking heroes enough cover to sneak up on their targets. Gameplay-wise, Malevento offers unique experiences for players seeking new Deathmatch thrills. TalonвЂ™s base, secreted away inside a villa built by a contingent of workers who have since mysteriously disappeared, rests within Malevento like an ill omen, their plans for the town yet unknown. вЂњWhy is Talon setting up shop? Who is the mysterious statue in the courtyard?вЂќ teases Thomas. Like each map before it, Malevento is an experience packed with little details and hidden referencesвЂ“particularly for players looking forward to Overwatch 2.

Picturesque Tuscan villages like Montepulcian and Pitigliano, renowned for their lush landscapes, maze-like streets, and tucked-away feeling, inspired the artists and designers seeking to capture the same quaint atmosphere with Malevento. вЂњWe looked at medieval towns for inspiration,вЂќ says Thomas. The team originally considered making Malevento an extension of the existing map, but pivoted away from the idea when another concept was proposed: an idyllic hilltop town nestled in the quiet Italian countryside. MaleventoвЂ™s design history begins in Rialto, an Escort map first introduced to players in the вЂњRetributionвЂќ Archives event. The town boasts a rich history (and even richer benefactors funding its recent reconstruction) thereвЂ™s somewhere in Malevento for everyone to enjoy, whether theyвЂ™re fast-paced flankers, heavy-hitting tanks, or environmental experts who prefer to play on the edge.Д¬atch up with Thomas, a senior level designer on the Overwatch team, to discuss the newest Deathmatch map: Malevento.

While visiting Malevento, you can enjoy a late lunch accompanied by chilled white wine on a patio overlooking the verdant hills, watch hot air balloons alight above the countryside, stroll down cobblestone streets ensconced between rows of ivy-swathed buildings, and more. Tired of lounging around at home? Have your local haunts become boring to visit? Looking to travel somewhere new without having to fight over photo-op spots and restaurant tables with flocks of fanny pack-wearing tourists? Look no further than Malevento-your next vacation destination. After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Cassidy considers that maybe Overwatch needs more than the old crew to give it new lifeвЂ¦ With chaos and devastation rife around the world, Cassidy receives the call to rejoin Overwatch, but memories of its fall still haunt him. WeвЂ™ll be spotlighting Overwatch content creators each day throughout New Blood Challenge! Catch some of your favorite creators throughout the event to unlock cosmetics.Д«roadcaster - Spotlight Date / Time (PDT) - Channel All channels streaming in the Twitch Overwatch game category will be available for rewards. CassidyвЂ™s New Blood Challenge drops will be available November 9 вЂ“ November 23.

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