Overwatch players all float on alright in these great low gravity moments
The latest Overwatch patch has players feeling very light on their feet. Yes, low gravity has arrived in the regular game. There are two ways to experience this mode. First, you can duck through the airlocks on the new Horizon Lunar Colony map in any game mode and bounce around on the moon. Second, the Arcade has added a game mode for regular 6v6 matches in low gravity.
Overwatch’s players are smart and hilarious people, so naturally they’ve found some memorable moments in goofing around in low gravity. Here are some choice examples.
That’s a very, very high noon
"Let's add a low gravity mode to Overwatch! What's the worst that could happen?" pic.twitter.com/Fpq6e3dEqLJune 2, 2017
When he gets this much air, McCree’s Deadeye ultimate can reach across a frighteningly large chunk of the map. (Source)
Oh let’s break it…
LOW GRAVITY BOOPS BOYS @Vonethil @LegitRc @daitchaK pic.twitter.com/BDMk4HQF2qMay 31, 2017
…down! Dropping the beat takes an extra long time when Lucio’s on the moon. (Source)
Super boop
This might be the slowest Lucio vs Lucio of all time. (Source)
It’s like a John Woo movie in here
Low Gravity Death Blossom #Arcade #Playofthegame #Overwatch #Reaper #PS4share pic.twitter.com/HJH7mZwQTBJune 21, 2017
Slow-motion shotguns? Sounds like Reaper’s dream come true. (Source)
Bye-bye Reinhardt
Gotta watch the timing on those airlock doors when using Reinhardt's Charge ability. (Source)
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Bye-bye Winston
Winston’s leap goes just a hair farther than intended. (Source)
Bye-bye Torbjörn
Poor Torbjörn. He alllllmost managed to stay in bounds. Clearly the fall shattered the game code as well as his confidence. (Source)
Flying tire of death
Never thought low gravity can make a Rip-Tire so terrifying #overwatch #PS4share pic.twitter.com/QjYEzBVPk1June 22, 2017
Normally the sound of Junkrat’s ultimate sends players scattering. But since the Rip-Tire is also subject to the reduced pull of gravity, it may be easier to shoot down and escape unscathed. Assuming you notice it, of course. (Source)
All about the angles
A perfectly placed ricochet with the D.Va ultimate catches the entire enemy team off guard. (Source)
He must go, his people need him
Finally, Redditors discovered this bug in some bot matches, where Torbjorn unintentionally winds up acting more like Pharah. (Source)
Anna is a freelance writer who has written for the likes of GamesRadar, Ars Technica, Blizzard Watch, and Mashable. She's also created games as part of various game jams. Anna likes games about solving puzzles and/or shooting things. She wishes she could trade zingers with GLaDOS and have beers with Garrus Vakarian in real life.