Is Mauga the Next Tank Hero in Overwatch 2? Samoa Map Teases Exciting Possibilities

Blizzard may be dropping hints that Mauga could become the new Tank hero in Overwatch 2, thanks to the introduction of the Samoa map in the upcoming Overwatch 2 Season 7. While Blizzard has revealed the new Samoa map to Overwatch 2 fans, they will have to wait until Tuesday, October 10, to experience it firsthand when Overwatch 2 Season 7 goes live.

On October 10, not only will fans get to explore the new Samoa Control map, but they can also anticipate the start of Overwatch 2's Halloween Terror event. This year's event will transform Blizzard World into a Halloween-themed playground and introduce a Diablo 4 Lilith skin for the popular Support hero, Moira. However, this launch date isn't the only one that Overwatch fans should have on their radar.

November 3 is another significant date for Overwatch 2 enthusiasts as BlizzCon 2023 is scheduled for that day. During this event, Blizzard will unveil the new Overwatch 2 Tank hero. Although Blizzard has not disclosed the identity of the new Tank hero, the Samoa map strongly suggests that Mauga is the prime contender.

So, who is Mauga? Mauga is a Samoan Talon operative with ties to the Support hero, Baptiste. While he has been featured in a short story, Mauga has not played a prominent role in Overwatch lore. Fans have been eagerly anticipating Mauga's inclusion in the game since his introduction, and it appears that Blizzard might be gearing up to bring him to Overwatch 2. While they initially planned to add Mauga to the game and even designed a kit for him, they later assigned that kit to Sigma.

Nonetheless, it seems that Blizzard has not abandoned the idea of introducing Mauga to Overwatch 2. The inclusion of the Samoa map strongly suggests that Blizzard is preparing to incorporate Mauga into the game. Players will need to explore every corner of the Samoa map once it arrives on October 10, and they should mark their calendars for the highly anticipated BlizzCon 2023 showcase on November 3.