Blizzard has announced significant updates to the Flashpoint game mode in Overwatch 2, set to roll out with the mid-season patch for Season 17. Alongside these changes, several maps will undergo reworks to enhance gameplay. Flashpoint, which debuted in Season 6, involves players competing for control over three points on various maps, similar to Call of Duty’s Hardpoint mode.
The existing maps include New Junk City, Suravasa, and the newly introduced Aatlis map. Notably, New Junk City and Suravasa have been in rotation since August 2023, making them nearly two years old. Community discussions regarding potential adjustments to Flashpoint have gained traction as 2025 approaches, prompting Blizzard to share its upcoming plans during a recent developer livestream.
The developer confirmed that New Junk City and Suravasa will receive extensive reworks aimed at making the game mode more enjoyable and competitive. Feedback gathered while developing the Aatlis map has influenced these changes. Adjustments will include reworked entrances, updated layouts, reduced building heights, and improved map themes to enhance distinction and recognition.
Objective points will be made less confined, with additional cover and new flanking routes introduced. For New Junk City, enhancements will promote a more fluid gameplay experience while maintaining its signature chaotic action. Improvements to spawn point access and overall map structure, including specific redesigns of the Junkyard and Refinery areas, are also on the agenda.
Suravasa will see advancements in overall readability, simplifying structures to improve player navigation and visibility. The removal of unnecessary paths will streamline the map further. Additionally, Blizzard plans to adjust game logic, ensuring that the next active control point in Flashpoint is closer to the losing team’s spawn, providing them with a strategic advantage.
More details regarding these changes and the mid-season update will be unveiled soon.