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TL;DR
There are currently more than 30 maps across all game modes in Overwatch 2, some of which are returning maps from Overwatch 1.
The best maps in Overwatch 2 offer balance, versatility, and visually pleasing aesthetics.
There is no singular, defining factor to determine the best maps in Overwatch 2. Instead, consideration is given to a range of different elements.
Some of the best Overwatch 2 maps at the time of writing include Eichenwalde, Rialto and King’s Row.
All sorts of factors have to come together to create an enjoyable map in online gaming, especially for team-based online games like Overwatch 2. The enjoyment of a match hinges on a decent map.
With the introduction of map voting in Overwatch 2 in June 2025, knowing the best map to play is more important than ever, as players can now directly affect the map they’ll be playing on in both quick play and ranked games. With this in mind, we’re going to be looking at 10 of the best options from all the Overwatch 2 maps.
Overwatch 2 map tier list criteria
When it comes to creating a tier list for the best Overwatch 2 maps, we have considered a few key elements. Some of these factors include:
Advantages of spawn placement
Chokepoints
Open spaces
Diverse and well-placed sightlines
Positioning of objectives
Clarity of visuals
Balance
Design
General aesthetics
Identity and theme
Route variation
High ground opportunities
Progression options
Gameplay variations opportunities
In addition to these factors, we’ll also be using information from the community platform Eldorado and two Reddit posts – one from icia_33 and one from AnimeSauceBot – which put together infographics from player map voting statistics and general user votes to determine the most popular maps within the community. On the official Blizzard forum, user Esuna also conducted a community poll and compiled more than 1,000 votes to determine the best maps in Overwatch 2. We’ll also be considering this post in our Overwatch 2 maps ranking.
10 best Overwatch 2 maps
10. Havana
Havana not only has a thorough structure and beautiful aesthetics, it’s also a sniper’s dream / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment
Release date: May 7, 2019
Location: Havana, Cuba
Map type: Escort
Areas: The City Streets, the Distillery and the Sea Fort
Reworked in season 13.
Havana is a somewhat divisive map, but it makes it onto our list because of how excellent it can be as a sniper’s nest when on the defensive. Players who are skilled with heroes such as Ashe or Widowmaker – or even shooters like Soldier 76 – can cause chaos while defending, thanks to how many points can be used as sniper nests. This can create a somewhat unbalanced feeling, but it’s a must for those who excel at sniping.
9. Blizzard World
Blizzard World needs to become a real place / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment
Release date: January 23, 2018
Location: California, United States
Map type: Hybrid.
Blizzard World is a fun map based on a fictional theme park revolving around various Blizzard Entertainment properties. There are lots of places to explore and plenty of Blizzard easter eggs to uncover. From a technical perspective, it has variation in terrain, combining open paths and tight spaces with high-ground locations. From an aesthetic perspective, Blizzard World is one of the best. However, it is somewhat biased to the defending team because of difficult entry chokepoints.
8. Hollywood
The Hollywood map offers a behind the scenes movie set theme rather than glitz and glamour / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment
Release date: May 24, 2016
Location: Los Angeles, United States
Map type: Hybrid
Areas: Studio Gates, Western Movie Set, and Sci-Fi Soundstage.
Hollywood is another aesthetically pleasing map with a fun theme centred around going behind the scenes of movie-making. This is a well-balanced map that can accommodate a range of playstyles, though it is another that is somewhat defender-biased due to the tricky initial chokepoint.
7. Route 66
