Now that Season 6 is taking its final bow, it's time we shift our scopes and rocket packs over to Season 7 of Overwatch 2.

As a new season charges up its ult and promises fans more thrilling adventures and explorations, Blizzard Entertainment wants to make sure players have something else to look forward to.

Enter, Samoa.

No, you read that right. The name of the new control map sounds like a dream tropical destination, complemented by a combination of vibrant palm trees and clear, shimmering waters. It's the kind of place where you might find Reaper and Tracer sipping on a tropical drink - not jostling for control. Now, while Blizzard has played their cards close to their chest, we can't help but wonder and speculate. Is this the home of the long-rumored hero Mauga?

Mauga means "mountain" in Samoan, and behold, there's a majestic mountain in the background of the teaser image of Samoa. Could this be more than a mere coincidence, or are we simply letting our imaginations run wild amidst the sand and the sea?

Our imaginations aren't the only ones running wild. The leaks and whispers floated around even before Blizzard had the chance to roll out the red carpet for Samoa. One particular streamer, our dear friend Bogur, seemingly logged into the wrong Overwatch 2 server and leaked the new season banner, thus giving us a sneak peek into the enigmatic Season 7.

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