Gamescom 2016 - Overwatch - New Map Preview: Eichenwalde (Coming Soon)
Straight from Gamescom comes a brand new look at an upcoming Map for Overwatch, if you ever wanted to get an idea of where Bastion came from then this is the place! Eichenwalde is an Assault/Escort hybrid map set in an abandoned village on the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany.
The site of one of the most famous battles during the Omnic Crisis, it was here that the leader of the Crusaders, Balderich von Alder, and a handful of his best soldiers made a last stand against an advancing automaton army. Outnumbered and outgunned, they were ultimately slain during the resulting combat. However, thanks to their valiant efforts, the German military was able to push back the omnic offensive and win the fight.
On this map, one team must escort a battering ram to Eichenwalde Castle to reclaim Balderich’s remains from their current resting place, while the opposing team does everything in its power to thwart the keep from being breached.
Eichenwalde is due for a release in September, we'll also get our first look at the Bastion trailer later today!