Here’s how map voting works in Overwatch 2 and a closer look at the new Aatlis location!
Overwatch 2 Season 17 launches on June 24 with map voting. This is a brand-new feature that lets players influence a match before all of the action kicks off. Read on for everything to know about the new Overwatch 2 map voting system!
Overwatch 2 map voting explained
Map voting arrives in Overwatch 2 Season 17 on June 24. The feature launches in the Quick Play and Competitive game modes. After you enter role queue, you get three random maps from which to choose. Then, you must vote for the map you wish to duke it out on.
"Every vote adds a 1-in-10 chance to that map's odds," according to Blizzard Entertainment. "And the winner is selected using a [roulette-style] roll."
The Overwatch 2 map voting system hides team chat, everyone's battle tags, and individual votes as well. Another important thing to note is that the leaver penalty kick off at the start of map voting.
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Overwatch 2 welcomes Aatlis in Season 17 as a core map as well. This is a new Flashpoint map that's set in Morocco and features lush gardens, resort-style areas, and overall tighter plus more intense fights.
As for the Overwatch 2 Stadium game mode, you can expect some new elevation layers in Esperança and the arrival of Samoa!
Overwatch 2 Aatlis map
The gallery below features more screenshots of Aatlis, as provided by Blizzard Entertainment.
That's all for now. Are you excited about Overwatch 2 Season 17? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
