TheOverwatch 2launch map Watchpoint Gibraltar is getting some notable changes as part of Season 5. Watchpoint Gibraltar was one of theOverwatch 1maps that made it toOverwatch 2, and now fans will see a unique version of the location upon downloading the Season 5 update.Watchpoint Gibraltar was among the originalOverwatchmaps that made it to the sequel like Dorado, Nepal, and Route 66. Similar to some of the other initial maps, Watchpoint Gibraltar received little attention in aesthetic changes beyond altering the time of day and improving its visual fidelity. AsBlizzard continues to work onOverwatch 2to distinguish it from its predecessor, Watchpoint Gibraltar has seen multiple adjustments with the newly released Season 5 patch.RELATED:Overwatch 2 Glitch Lets Zenyatta Kick Enemies Through a WallTheOverwatchTwitter account has confirmed several adjustments made to Watchpoint Gibraltar as part of the Season 5 update for the hero shooter. According to the tweet, the last defense point of Watchpoint Gibraltar, exit from the forward defender spawn, and hangar routes and cover have all seen changes withOverwatch 2Season 5. With some before and after photos, the most evident adjustment is the routes into the hangar that add a third path thatOverwatch 2players can take beyond the two doors on either side of the payload entrance which should limit the number of matches that stop at the first defense point.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/1668771519840006145[/EMBED_TWITTER]Multiple staircases have opened upOverwatch’s Watchpoint Gibraltarwith the Season 5 patch, with one image also highlighting a new door to the offense spawn room, adding to the central and upper exits. Blizzard has also improved the lighting in at least two portions of Watchpoint Gibraltar that have been shown off. With the before and after images showcasing the Season 5 Watchpoint Gibraltar alterations, someOverwatch 2players have expressed how similar the map still looks which may help them adjust to the new version.Considering how manyOverwatch 2Watchpoint Gibraltar matches have been slowed to a halt at the hangar entrance, Blizzard may be hoping that stopping the payload will require more effort in Season 5. As Blizzard continues to address issues in originalOverwatchmapsthat have made the jump to the sequel, it’s possible that other designs will be altered like the short path to the final point in Junkertown or the staircase lane following the first Dorado payload destination.Overwatch 2is available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.MORE:The Biggest Strength of Overwatch 2’s PvE Content is Already Clear
Overwatch 2 Season 5 Update Changes 7 Year Old Map
Some Overwatch 2 Season 5 adjustments impact the revamped Watchpoint Gibraltar map that opens up some areas to avoid chokepoints.