Overwatch goes to the moon in new horizon lunar colony map. This new assault map is set in a scientific base on the moon, which was built as a first step toward humanitys renewed exploration of space. Horizon lunar colony is an assault map set in a scientific base on the moon. Update brings horizon lunar colony map and more the full patch notes from the public test realm will presumably apply. Jun 21, 2017 as a part of the june 20 patch blizzard added to overwatch a brand new assault map called horizon lunar colony just like previous assault maps it pits players against each other in attack and defend roles, where one team attempts to capture two points while the other is tasked with defending them. Horizon lunar colony, the newest overwatch map, hit the public test realm just about a week ago. Heres overwatchs new moon base map, which is playable today. That map, which is playable in the games core quick play and competitive modes, is now available on overwatchs public testing. Blizzard announced the news through its official overwatch twitter. Horizon lunar colony map with healthpacks and names. Ow map horizon lunar colony overwatch horizon lunar. It was built as a first step towards humanitys renewed exploration of space, the horizon lunar colonys goal was to examine the effects of prolonged extraterrestrial habitation on human and ape alike. The horizon lunar colony map has gone through some changes in overwatch.
Overwatch receives a moon map, horizon lunar colony, out. Built as a first step towards humanitys renewed exploration of space, the horizon lunar colonys goal was to examine the effects of prolonged extraterrestrial habitationon human and ape alike. The video also gives fans a nice behind the scenes of how the new map was made, which blizzard so often does. Horizon lunar colony is overwatchs newest map heroes. But the outside areas that are available on horizon lunar colony are going to low gravity, meaning that you can jump higher, fall slower and have many opportunities to use this new feature incredibly strategically. Overwatch map, horizon lunar colony has got a release. The new horizon lunar colony overwatch map is filled with. We give you a quick overview of the before and after, side by. The best and safest shield generator spots on horizon lunar colony that work even at high ranks. For online gamers, the release of an expansion pack is always a joyful moment. Horizon lunar colony overwatch original soundtrack vol. Check out the new horizon lunar colony map on overwatch ptr.
New overwatch map launches today on ptr, is set on the moon horizon lunar colony is available today for some. After a few weeks of the usual ptr testing, its finally ready to be unleashed on the community at large. Horizon lunar colony is an assault map in overwatch trivia. Developer update horizon lunar colony overwatch youtube. The horizon lunar colony was the home of the hero winston before he escaped. Although some maps may feel more imbalanced than others, overwatch game director jeff kaplan revealed on the forums that the maps are surprisingly close to equal for both attacking and defending teams. As a part of the june 20 patch blizzard added to overwatch a brand new assault map called horizon lunar colony just like previous assault maps it pits players against each other in attack and defend roles, where one team attempts to capture two points while the other is. Horizon lunar colonys rework is much more extensive. Project horizon was a 1959 study to determine the feasibility of constructing a scientific military base on the moon, at a time when the u.
Overwatchs new map, horizon lunar colony, is now live on the ptr. Overwatch receives a moon map, horizon lunar colony. The horizon lunar colony map in overwatch is an assaulttype map set on the moon. Built as a first step towards humanitys renewed exploration of. Best torbjorn turret placement spots on horizon lunar colony articles vincenzo skulz milella march 03, 2018 guides, heroes, maps, torbjorn 2 comments the best and safest turret spots on horizon lunar colony that work even at high ranks. With the recent addition of the new assault map horizon lunar colony, the total number of overwatch maps available for quick play is 15. May 31, 2017 the horizon lunar colony was the home of the hero winston before he escaped. There are also possible hints of a new hero being teased throughout the map and subsequent blog posts made by the overwatch team. Horizon lunar colony gives us something similar in its references to simon and hammond. Check out the new horizon lunar colony map on overwatch.
In terms of a release time, blizzard updates tend to. Horizon lunar colony full match from overwatchs ptr gameplay. Built as a first step towards humanitys renewed exploration of space, the colony s goal was to examine the effects. Which is to say, the horizon lunar colony map is now live, and its probably my favorite addition to the game yet. Game director jeff kaplan discusses overwatchs newest assault map. On the side of the first control point on the horizon lunar colony, there is an area that leads to the low gravity portion of the moon and is already outside the base. Jun 22, 2017 first and foremost, a brand new assault map, horizon lunar colony, is now available to play on pc, xbox, and playstation.
May 31, 2017 on the heels of overwatchs oneyear anniversary celebration, blizzard is launching the next major piece of content. Horizon lunar colony is blizzards latest 2cp map released on the 20th of june 2017. Horizon lunar colony is an assault map location in overwatch. New overwatch map launches today on ptr, is set on the moon. Overwatch submitted 2 years ago by deleted i used the sombra map glitch to take some highres screenshots of the new map.
Department of the army, department of the navy, and department of the air force had total responsibility for u. This is an attackbased level and one designed to perfectly fit with the other competitive maps the game offers yet, theres just a bit more to this moon base than meets the eye at first glance. Get your first look at new overwatch assault map horizon. Yet, theres just a bit more to this moon base than meets the eye at first glance. Now that the map will be playable, fans will be able to explore the base and uncover. The new overwatch map, horizon lunar colony, is pretty great for the most part. May 31, 2017 a few days ago, the games twitter account teased the new location, which is called the horizon lunar colony.
The moon map is full of history regarding winston, his science dad also named winston, who we will call dr. In the games lore, winston, a gorilla, was a product of genetic experimentation on the moon. Theres a new map coming overwatchs way is just a few hours from now, and its an assault map called horizon lunar colony. Jun, 2017 overwatch players know that the horizon lunar colony is the home of the games scientist gorilla, winston.
Winston for clarity and the project that the two were a part of. A few days ago, the games twitter account teased the new location, which is called the horizon lunar colony. After a few weeks of the usual ptr testing, its finally. Players will be able to explore the base and uncover more of the story regarding the home of the games scientist gorilla, winston. It was established as part of humanitys renewed focus on space exploration. The map features the assault game mode and brilliant views of the earth. Overwatch horizon lunar colony map gets release date game rant.
Removed the small wall on the catwalk above point a. In addition to the scientists that worked there were a group of genetically enhanced gorillas that were intended to test the effects of prolonged habitation in space. That is, of course, if you didnt get the chance to play with it in ptr. This is an attackbased level and one designed to perfectly fit with the other competitive maps the game offers. The horizon lunar colony otherwise designated horizon one is a moonbase constructed by lucheng interstellar, operated by its lunar ops branch. I love the thought and detail put into the environment, and i wish there was a pve story mode to compliment it so i would have time to just go through and explore and learn about the different areas. On june 8, 1959, a group at the army ballistic missile agency abma produced for the army a report titled project.
Overwatch horizon lunar colony map overwatchs latest map, horizon lunar colony, is now playable on pc, playstation 4, and xbox one. Its humanitys first step into colonizing space and acts as a test for how humans and gorillas respond to living in. Jun 06, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Lunar colony and why you should engage from the left. The third major postrelease arena to hit overwatch, horizon lunar colony lets you duke it out in an elaborate moon base that the games lovable talking gorilla winston once called home. Doomfist, orisa, and horizon lunar colony have received. We checked out the new moon map in overwatch that was just made available on the public test realm as mccree. New reports from ingame broadcasting network atlas news reveal messages from the horizon lunar colony and may just hint at. The latest update for blizzards overwatch has gone live, and with it comes the introduction of the games latest assault map, horizon lunar colony. Blizzard cited the defenders spawn room as a problemdefenders could duck back inside the. Overwatch goes to space on new horizon lunar colony map.
Horizon lunar colony is the former home of the player character winston. A brand new map has arrived for overwatch, with blizzard pushing out the horizon lunar colony map for the public test region. Best symmetra shield generator spots on horizon lunar colony. For the first time in years after horizon lunar colony went offline, new information has been revealed. Jul 14, 2017 with the recent addition of the new assault map horizon lunar colony, the total number of overwatch maps available for quick play is 15. May 31, 2017 horizon lunar colony is an assault map set in a scientific base on the moon. Overwatchs newest map, the horizon lunar colony, is going live on june 20. According to the latest press release, the map is set in a scientific base on the moon, where, the colonys goal was to examine the effects of prolonged extraterrestrial habitation on. New overwatch map launches today on ptr, is set on the. At a press conference today, lucheng interstellar revealed the surprising fact that the colony s databases and monitoring systems are still up and running this day.
New details emerge about possible fate of horizon lunar colony. New overwatch moon map, horizon lunar colony, releases. Hi roverwatchuniversity, ive been playing a lot of lunar colony as of late, and one thing ive been having my team do when attacking the first point is completely ignore the highground at first and instead fight on the left side of the point img. The horizon lunar colony map has a june 20 release date, and is expected to launch alongside a huge new patch. Blizzard just announced that the horizon lunar colony would go live on june 20 th, 2017. There is a section of the map outside the colony in space, this section has muffled sounds and low gravity. Most of the map takes place inside the lunar colony where winston was raised, but. Jul 12, 2017 overwatch horizon lunar colony map overwatchs latest map, horizon lunar colony, is now playable on pc, playstation 4, and xbox one. Overwatchs new map horizon lunar colony is now live pc.
Its humanitys first step into colonizing space and acts as a test for how humans and gorillas respond to. Hammond appears to be missing which is exactly the same status given to winston while simon is discussed in almost all of the correspondences found on the colonys computers. Our horizon lunar colony guide contains tips, tactics and strategy advice for dominating the new overwatch map. The horizon lunar colony was a space colony intended to serve as a launching point for humanitys next step in space exploration. Overwatchs third new map since launch, horizon lunar colony is a twocapturepoint assault map that takes place on the lunar laboratory where gorilla hero winston was raised. Now, all agents of overwatch will get to visit winstons home when the horizon lunar colony map releases next week. May 31, 2017 new overwatch map launches today on ptr, is set on the moon horizon lunar colony is available today for some. Overwatchs new map, horizon lunar colony, is now live. In an effort to study the effects of longterm living in space, the station housed a number of genetically enhanced primates, such as gorillas and chimpanzees along with other animals.
Overwatch horizon lunar colony map rework an in depth look at the problems that the current overwatch map has and a new fully made 3d version with a new design check out my 2nd channel. Very very soon, all players will get to test their mettle on the new horizon lunar colony map. Horizon lunar colony assault map is coming to overwatch. Assault built as a first step towards humanitys renewed exploration of space, the horizon lunar colonys goal was to examine the effects of prolonged extraterrestrial habitationon human and ape alike.
Ive been playing on the public test realm and so far its mostly been a blast. Jun 21, 2017 the latest update for blizzards overwatch has gone live, and with it comes the introduction of the games latest assault map, horizon lunar colony. At a press conference today, lucheng interstellar revealed the surprising fact that the colonys databases and monitoring systems are still up and running this day. Horizon lunar colony has been updated on the ptr, with the following list of changes. However, it is a very vulnerable area for attackers. Horizon will be a map where 90% of the combat will be indoors and so it will be fairly different to the maps we have currently.
Jun, 2017 overwatchs newest map, the horizon lunar colony, is going live on june 20. After playing upwards of five matches on the new map, i am pleased with. Overwatch heads to the moon with new horizon lunar. Jun 20, 2017 overwatchs third new map since launch, horizon lunar colony is a twocapturepoint assault map that takes place on the lunar laboratory where gorilla hero winston was raised. Jun, 2017 in the horizon lunar colony map of overwatch, there are several elevated areas and a moving ledge at the topmost part of the point. Overwatch horizon lunar colony goes live on june 20th. On the heels of overwatchs oneyear anniversary celebration, blizzard is launching the next major piece of content. Overwatchs latest map, horizon lunar colony, takes players to winstons home, and it has a few special features including a lowgravity area and automatically opening doors inside the facility. As the name suggests, this new stage will take place on the moon. Blizzard announced the news through its official overwatch twitter account. Jun 01, 2017 a brand new map has arrived for overwatch, with blizzard pushing out the horizon lunar colony map for the public test region. Thats right the horizon lunar colony map will be hitting the game on june 20 for all overwatch players to enjoy.
Yesterday, blizzard started teasing something related to overwatchs horizon lunar colony. Jul 19, 2017 horizon lunar colony is blizzards latest 2cp map released on the 20th of june 2017. Ive been playing a lot of lunar colony as of late, and one thing ive been having my team do when attacking the first point is completely ignore the highground at first and instead fight on the left side of the point img. How to play overwatchs new moon map right now space. The latest patch for overwatch not only brought some hero changes to reaper, mccree, and roadhog, it also allowed players to take one small step outside of futureearth, and one giant step straight to the moon. In overwatch lore, the horizon lunar colony is a base on the moon where scientists ran experiments on gorillas. Overwatch horizon lunar colony map gets release date. May 31, 2017 overwatchs new map, horizon lunar colony, is now live on the ptr. Today, it confirms this is all in relation to a new assault map, which is now available on the public test realm. The horizon lunar colony map is a two capturepoint map with no payload, similar to hanamura.
Jun 14, 2017 blizzard just announced that the horizon lunar colony would go live on june 20 th, 2017. Built as a first step towards humanitys renewed exploration of space, the colonys goal was to examine the effects. Overwatchs horizon lunar colony map launches next week. The new overwatch moon map is pretty great except for. Overwatchs new map horizon lunar colony is now live pc gamer.
We give you a quick overview of the before and after, side by side comparison of the old horizon and the new horizon. This is a strategic place where a player can get angles to keep the attackers away. Overwatch is getting a new map called horizon lunar colony. The map manages to be a fun addition both in terms of gameplay and. Until now our feet have been planted firmly been on the ground, but the horizon lunar colony takes us up into space as we head to the moon. The new map will arrive with the latest overwatch patch 1. Best torbjorn turret placement spots on horizon lunar colony.
New reports from ingame broadcasting network atlas news reveal messages from the horizon lunar colony and may just hint at a new hero on. Overwatchs new map, horizon lunar colony, is now live on. The scientists research proved incredibly promising until. First and foremost, a brand new assault map, horizon lunar colony, is now available to play on pc, xbox, and playstation. Overwatch heads to the moon with new horizon lunar colony. Winston, a gorilla with super intelligence and a tesla cannon, escaped the moon when the gorillas rioted. Overwatchs horizon lunar colony map release date announced.
Overwatchs horizon lunar colony map launches next week polygon. Update brings horizon lunar colony map and more the full patch notes from the public test realm will presumably apply to todays update, which hasnt been officially written. May 31, 2017 overwatch is getting a new map called horizon lunar colony. Ow map horizon lunar colony overwatch horizon lunar colony. Overwatch horizon lunar colony goes live on june 20th realgear. Added a staircase on the right when exiting the hydroponics room. Check out all the articles in my series about the best shield generator spots for symmetra. Jun, 2017 the horizon lunar colony map in overwatch is an assaulttype map set on the moon.
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