Amid the bustling BlizzCon 2023 weekend, Overwatch 2 took center stage, unveiling a barrage of updates, including a competitive rework, co-op mode, and a sneak peek at upcoming heroes. The spotlight, however, was on Mauga, the latest tank hero set to debut in December alongside the new season. Blizzard, in a surprising move, granted players early access to Mauga for a limited time, leading to some comical in-game experiments.
In a TikTok post by iamkephrii, a testing mishap with Mauga’s Cage Fight ultimate on the Ilios map became an instant hit. Attempting to drag enemies into the well using the ultimate, a Mei Ice Wall was used for navigation. However, when the ice wall collapsed, Mauga found himself unexpectedly plummeting to the well’s bottom instead of his intended targets, resulting in an amusing instant kill.
The video captured the Mauga player’s laughter and resonated with viewers, prompting discussions on potential strategies. Some suggested tweaking the Mei Ice Wall height, while others pondered if Lucio’s ‘boop’ ability could send Mauga into the well with active chains. Despite the unexpected mishap, the Overwatch 2 community embraces Mauga, with players exploring the new hero’s capabilities and delving into his Samoan-inspired character backstory.
