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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
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When he gets this much air, McCree’s Deadeye ultimate can reach across a frighteningly large chunk of the map. (Source (opens in new tab))
Oh let’s break it…
LOW GRAVITY BOOPS BOYS @Vonethil @LegitRc @daitchaK pic.twitter.com/BDMk4HQF2qMay 31, 2017
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…down! Dropping the beat takes an extra long time when Lucio’s on the moon. (Source (opens in new tab))
Super boop
This might be the slowest Lucio vs Lucio of all time. (Source (opens in new tab))
It’s like a John Woo movie in here
Low Gravity Death Blossom #Arcade #Playofthegame #Overwatch #Reaper #PS4share pic.twitter.com/HJH7mZwQTBJune 21, 2017
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Slow-motion shotguns? Sounds like Reaper’s dream come true. (Source (opens in new tab))
Bye-bye Reinhardt
Gotta watch the timing on those airlock doors when using Reinhardt’s Charge ability. (Source (opens in new tab))
Bye-bye Winston
Winston’s leap goes just a hair farther than intended. (Source (opens in new tab))
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 (opens in new tab))
Flying tire of death
Never thought low gravity can make a Rip-Tire so terrifying #overwatch #PS4share pic.twitter.com/QjYEzBVPk1June 22, 2017
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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 (opens in new tab))
All about the angles
A perfectly placed ricochet with the D.Va ultimate catches the entire enemy team off guard. (Source (opens in new tab))
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 (opens in new tab))
