Trivia
- Inspiration for King`s Row was taken from London.
- Its name bears a resemblance to King`s Cross, a famous region within London.
- On Mar. 24th, 2017, a user on the Overwatch Battle.net forums noted changes in King`s Row`s aesthetic on the PTR which was not noted in the update notes. The changes revolved around making the map brighter and improving visibility for players. Overwatch Principal Level Designer Dave Adams responded to users complaining about the change stating, "London was one of the earliest maps and some of the tech we use to build maps and optimize for performance has evolved. Some aspects of the art and lighting were updated to bring it in line with the newer maps and make it easier to make updates and changes in the future. That being said I sent your feedback over to our artists and they are taking a look. Thanks."
Trivia
The King`s Row map was featured in the Overwatch animated short, Alive.
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King`s Row is a Hybrid There are currently two stand-alone (Assault & Escort) as well as one Hybrid Game Mode available in Overwatch. This hybrid mode combines both of these currently available Game Modes. Game edit | edit source] All map Overwatch featuresSpecial attraction several different maps. Each supports a particular game mode. Additional maps will be released as free post-launch content in future updates. Contents 1 Assault maps 2 Escort maps 3 Hybrid maps 4 Control , starting with Assault Assault, sometimes referred to as Two Point Capture, is a Game Mode in which the attacking and defending teams must attempt to take or defend capture points across the map. Defenders always have the same and leading into Escort Escort is a Game Mode in Overwatch. Contents 1 Game 2 Payload 3 Maps 4 References Game edit | edit source] In Escort, there is an attacking and a defending team. Teams roles are determined . It is a map set at night in winding streets between tall buildings in England. It was one of the maps initially available during the Overwatch See the game. For the titular organization, see Overwatch (group). Overwatch Developer Blizzard Entertainment Team 4 1] Publisher Blizzard Entertainment Release date May 24, 2016 Platforms Xbox One, Playstation 4, Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface Overwatch 
beta, as well as the first map the Overwatch team developed for the game.
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Strategy
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Official Description
King`s Row is an upscale, cosmopolitan neighborhood of London, but just beneath its peaceful surface, tensions between omnics and humans are running high. While much of modern England “ If you ask me, the Brits have their heads on straight! Omnic rights? Pah! „ ~ Torbjörn United Kingdom Location Western Europe Terrain Various The United Kingdom is a west European country. Contents 1 
was built on the backs of omnic laborers, they have been denied the basic rights that humans have, with most omnics forced to live in the dense, claustrophobic city-beneath-the-city known by some as "the Underworld." Of greater concern is that recent demonstrations by pro-omnic-rights protestors have resulted in violent clashes with the police, and a solution is nowhere in sight.
Background
A ritzy neighborhood, King`s Row is situated in the heart of London London is the capital of the United Kingdom. Its King s Row neighborhood has some of the highest human-omnic tensions in the world. History edit | edit source] Omnics in the United Kingdom are treated as , England “ If you ask me, the Brits have their heads on straight! Omnic rights? Pah! „ ~ Torbjörn United Kingdom Location Western Europe Terrain Various The United Kingdom is a west European country. Contents 1 , and has cobblestone streets. It has its own police force King s Row Constabulary Headquarters King s Row Type Police force Standing Active The King s Row Constabulary is a police force based in King s Row. Background edit | edit source] Similar to French and Latin American authorites, 
. Omnics here are denied the same rights as humans. Nowhere else in the world are human-omnic tensions as high as in this neighborhood.
History
Prior to the Omnic Crisis For the graphic novel of the same name, see Overwatch: The Omnic Crisis Omnic Crisis Type Global human-omnic conflict Location Global Outcome Human victory The Omnic Crisis was a rebellion by the omnics against their 
, King`s Row had its own omnic Omnics Omnics are artificially intelligent robots produced by omniums. 1] Contents 1 Background 1.1 History 2 Known Omnics 2.1 Types 3 References Background edit | edit source] Omnics are produced by omniums, automated robotics factories 
population. They built their own city beneath the surface. Omnic-human relations became tense in the city in the wake of protests, with the police clashing with omnics and their human sympathizers.
Uprising
| “ | This is Morrison. London has been attacked. King`s Row has fallen. We`re on the brink of open war. | „ |
~ Jack Morrison Soldier: 76 "We re all soldiers now." Real Name Jack Morrison Age Unknown Nationality American Occupation Soldier (formerly)Overwatch commander (formerly)Vigilante Base Bloomington, Indiana, United States (birth place) 1] Unknown Affiliation United States military (formerly)Overwatch (formerly) Voice  |
Seven years before the present day, on the eve of a historic peace accord, the terrorist group Null Sector “ No humans „ ~ A Null Sector slogan Null Sector Headquarters London, United Kingdom Type Extremist/terrorist group Null Sector was an extremist/terrorist group that utilized violent methods to achieve omnic rights. They operated out 
launched an uprising in King`s Row, causing London to go up in flames. They took Mayor Nandah Nandah was a mayor. By the 27th day of the King s Row Uprising, Nandah, Mondatta, and a hundred other captives had been taken hostage in a guarded power plant by Null Sector. 1] Trivia edit , Mondatta “ Human. Machine. We are all one within the Iris. „ ~ Mondatta Tekhartha Mondatta Status Deceased Occupation Monk, preacher Affiliation Shambali Voice Sendhil Ramamurthy 1] Tekhartha Mondatta was an omnic, and leader of the 
, and a hundred other prisoners captive in a guarded power plant. 27 days into the uprising, the British government forbade Overwatch See the game. For the titular organization, see Overwatch (group). Overwatch Developer Blizzard Entertainment Team 4 1] Publisher Blizzard Entertainment Release date May 24, 2016 Platforms Xbox One, Playstation 4, Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface Overwatch from intervening, even while thousands in London needed medical aid. In truth, Blackwatch Blackwatch Leader Gabriel Reyes (former) Affiliation Overwatch Type Covert ops Standing Disbanded Blackwatch was the covert ops division of Overwatch. 1] Contents 1 Story 2 Known Members 3 Videos 4 References Story Blackwatch s existence was 
agent Jesse McCree McCree "Justice ain t gonna dispense itself." Real Name Jesse McCree Age 37 Nationality American Occupation Bounty Hunter Base Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Blackwatch (formerly) Voice Matthew Mercer 1] (English) Boris Rehlinger 
was already on the ground, and had scouted the area. Despite the gag order, Commander Jack Morrison Soldier: 76 "We re all soldiers now." Real Name Jack Morrison Age Unknown Nationality American Occupation Soldier (formerly)Overwatch commander (formerly)Vigilante Base Bloomington, Indiana, United States (birth place) 1] Unknown Affiliation United States military (formerly)Overwatch (formerly) Voice dispatched four Overwatch agents— Tracer Tracer "Cheers, love! The cavalry s here!" Real Name Lena Oxton Age 26 Nationality English Occupation AdventurerPilot (Formerly)Overwatch Agent (Formerly) Base London, England Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Relations Emily (girlfriend) Voice Cara Theobold 1] 2] (English) Dorothee 
, Mercy Mercy "I ll be watching over you." Real Name Angela Ziegler Age 37 Nationality Swiss Occupation Field Medic First Responder Base Zürich, Switzerland Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Voice Lucie Pohl (English) Sybille Tureau (French)Chiara Francese (Italian)Sayaka Ohara 
, Reinhardt Reinhardt "Justice will be done." Real Name Reinhardt Wilhelm Age 61 Nationality German Occupation Adventurer Base Stuttgart, Germany Affiliation Crusaders (formerly) Overwatch (formerly) Voice Darin De Paul 1] (English) Patrice Mellenec (French) Paolo Mar.ese (Italian) 
, and Torbjrn Torbjörn "Build em up, Break em down." Real Name Torbjörn Lindholm Age 57 Nationality Swedish Occupation Weapons designer Base Gothenburg, Sweden Affiliation Ironclad Guild (formerly)Overwatch (formerly) Relations WifeEight children Voice Keith Silverstein (English) José Luccioni 
—to put an end to the crisis.
By the 28th day of the uprising, hundreds were dead, and thousands were injured. McCree reported the existence of Null Sector fortifications, and that they had complete tactical control. The team fought their way through the streets, even as hordes of Null Sector omnics tried to bar their way. The events that transpired were classified within Overwatch`s archives.
Recent History
King`s Row was `visited` by Junkrat Junkrat "It s a perfect day for some mayhem." Real Name Jamison Fawkes Age 25 Nationality Australian Occupation Anarchist, Thief, Demolitionist, Mercenary, Scavenger Base Junkertown, Australia (formerly) Affiliation Junkers (formerly) Voice Chris Parson (English) Stéphane Ronchewski 
and Roadhog Roadhog "I m a one-man apocalypse." Real Name Mako Rutledge Age 48 Nationality New Zealand (assumed as being an Australian) Occupation Enforcer (formerly)Bodyguard Base Junkertown, Australia (formerly) Affiliation Australian Liberation Front (formerly)Junkers (formerly) Voice Josh Petersdorf 
in their global crime spree, causing damage in their wake.
Omnic spiritual leader Tekhartha Mondatta “ Human. Machine. We are all one within the Iris. „ ~ Mondatta Tekhartha Mondatta Status Deceased Occupation Monk, preacher Affiliation Shambali Voice Sendhil Ramamurthy 1] Tekhartha Mondatta was an omnic, and leader of the did much to try to improve the conditions of omnics within King`s Row. At somepoint, he gave a speech to a joint human-omnic crowd. Be that as it may, he was assassinated by Talon Talon Type Terrorist group Standing Active Talon is a terrorist organization. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early Actions 1.2 The Train Job 1.3 Recall 1.4 Alive 1.5 Ilios 1.6 Volskaya Industries 2 Known Members 3 Videos 
agent Widowmaker Widowmaker "One shot, one kill." Real Name Amélie Lacroix Age 33 Nationality French Occupation Assassin Base Annecy, France Affiliation Talon Relations Gérard Lacroix (husband, deceased) Voice Chloe Hollings (English and French) Francesca Perilli (Italian)Shizuka Itô 
. In his memory, a large statue was built in his honor. Additionally, a memorial picture was placed on the stairs in front of The Meridian, where he gave his final speech.
Currently, some people want to take out the omnics of King`s Row using an EMP device.
Game Map
The map`s gameplay involves escorting the EMP device into the omnic city.
Known Locations
- King`s row
- Alderworth Hotel
- The Meridian
- The Ascalon Club
- Bell (Fish & Chips)
- The Fox and Bear
- Moriarty`s Fine Books Bookshop
- Hoof & Haunch
- Gordon`s Positronics
- Eberle and Sons
Map layout and points of interest
Assault
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Mei Mei "Our world is worth fighting for." Real Name Mei-Ling Zhou (周美灵) Age 31 (biological) 1]approx. 40 (chronological) 2] Nationality Chinese Occupation Climatologist, Adventurer Base Xi’an, China (formerly) Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Voice Elise Zhang (English) 
can use her Ice Wall Mei "Our world is worth fighting for." Real Name Mei-Ling Zhou (周美灵) Age 31 (biological) 1]approx. 40 (chronological) 2] Nationality Chinese Occupation Climatologist, Adventurer Base Xi’an, China (formerly) Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Voice Elise Zhang (English) to block of the gateway at the first chokepoint forcing the attackers to wait for the wall to break or go through The Meridian (The building where Tekhartha Mondatta “ Human. Machine. We are all one within the Iris. „ ~ Mondatta Tekhartha Mondatta Status Deceased Occupation Monk, preacher Affiliation Shambali Voice Sendhil Ramamurthy 1] Tekhartha Mondatta was an omnic, and leader of the gave his speech before being assassinated by Widowmaker Widowmaker "One shot, one kill." Real Name Amélie Lacroix Age 33 Nationality French Occupation Assassin Base Annecy, France Affiliation Talon Relations Gérard Lacroix (husband, deceased) Voice Chloe Hollings (English and French) Francesca Perilli (Italian)Shizuka Itô in the animated short Alive).
Snipers such as Widowmaker and Hanzo Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji 
can take advantage of the vertical areas surrounding the point to guard the point and warn the team of any flankers trying to sneak around.
Escort
Mei can take advantage of the narrow streets and use her ultimate ability Blizzard Mei "Our world is worth fighting for." Real Name Mei-Ling Zhou (周美灵) Age 31 (biological) 1]approx. 40 (chronological) 2] Nationality Chinese Occupation Climatologist, Adventurer Base Xi’an, China (formerly) Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Voice Elise Zhang (English) on the payload and erect an Ice Wall behind the attackers to prevent escape.
Hanzo can also use the narrow streets by using his ultimate ability Dragonstrike Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji to clear people off of the payload.
