'Overwatch' is getting a gorgeous new map set in the German countryside

Good news, "Overwatch" players: Blizzard just announced the first brand-new map coming to the game since its launch back in May.

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This new map, called "Eichenwalde," is located in Germany amongst beautiful castles, a quaint town, and lush greenery. And, like all content updates to "Overwatch," it will be totally free.

The announcement came courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment's presentation at Gamescom, a massive annual video game show in Cologne, Germany — a fitting time and place for this decidedly Germanic locale.

Overwatch Eichenwalde stage
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Here's your first look at Eichenwalde:

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Right off the bat, you'll notice this map is ridiculously beautiful.

Overwatch Eichenwalde stage
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It will be used in both the "Assault" and "Escort" game modes.

Overwatch Eichenwalde stage
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As usual, everything is designed to fit in with the "Overwatch" art style. The payload looks like a sci-fi twist on a battering ram.

Overwatch Eichenwalde stage
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During Blizzard's Gamescom presentation, it promised Eichenwalde would have more elements of verticality, which will be a welcome change to the mostly-horizontal map designs in the game thus far.

Overwatch Eichenwalde stage
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Eichenwalde will be added to "Overwatch" sometime in September! Get your Lederhosen ready.

Overwatch Eichenwalde stage
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Watch the full announcement trailer below:

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