Editing King's Row

{{Infobox map
| name = King's Row
| image = King's Row concept.jpg
| theme = {{Audio|King's Row Theme 1.ogg}} {{Audio|King's Row Theme 2.ogg}} 
| type = Hybrid
| location = {{flag|uk}} [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]
| terrain = Narrow, cobblestone streets
| isMap = Yes
| releaseDate = 2016-05-24
}}
'''King's Row''' is a [[Hybrid]] [[map]] in ''[[Overwatch]]''. One of the 12 maps included in the game's release on 24 May 2016.

== King's Row [[Winter Wonderland|(Winter Wonderland)]] ==
[[File:King's Row (Winter) Theme 1.ogg]]

[[File:King's Row (Winter) Theme 2.ogg]]

==Official Description==
King's Row is an upscale, cosmopolitan neighborhood of London, England, but just beneath its peaceful surface, tensions between [[omnic]]s and humans are running high. While much of modern Britain 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 [[King's Row Constabulary|police]], and a solution is nowhere in sight.<ref>''[[Overwatch Visual Source Book]]''</ref>

==Background==
[[File:HumanOmnic2.jpg|thumb|A human helps an omnic]]
A ritzy neighborhood,<ref name = "Datastrings">{{cite web|url=http://www.overpwn.com/news/85-possible-content-teaser-overwatch-strings|date=2015-10-29|title=Overpwn.com - Possible Content Teaser, Overwatch Strings Datamining - New Hero, Progression, Hero Customization, Achievements}}</ref> King's Row is situated in the heart of London,<ref name = "Screenshots">2014-12-19, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2014/12/19/nine-new-screenshots-for-kings-row-payload-map/ Nine Screenshots for King's Row Payload Map]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2014-21-12</ref> and has cobblestone streets.<ref name = "FadingGlory">2015-07-07, [http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/19809396/ Fading Glory: On the Trail of Jack Morrison]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2015-08-24</ref> It has its own [[King's Row Constabulary|police force]].<ref>2015-09-15, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/teasing-two-new-heroes-on-their-way Teasing : Two new heroes on their way?]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-09-19</ref> [[Omnic]]s here are denied the same rights as humans.<ref name = "Datastrings"/> Nowhere else in the world are human-omnic tensions as high as in this neighborhood.<ref>2015-11-07, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2015/11/07/the-world-of-overwatch/ THE WORLD OF OVERWATCH]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2015-11-17</ref>

It is connected to the [[hyperloop]] line.<ref>''[[Overwatch 2]]'', ''[[Midtown]]''</ref>

===History===
[[File:Riot.jpg|thumb|left|Riots flare up in King's Row]]
Prior to the [[Omnic Crisis]], King's Row had its own [[omnic]] population. They built their [[Underworld|own city]] beneath the surface.<ref name = "Transcript4"/> Omnic-human relations became tense in the city in the wake of protests,<ref>2015-08-11, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j6vpuRfdfU Lúcio Gameplay Preview | Overwatch | 1080p HD, 60 FPS]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2015-08-22</ref> with the police clashing with omnics and their human sympathizers.<ref>2016-02-05, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwFu8kEsUW4 Overwatch Cinematic Teaser | "Are You With Us?"]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2016-05-04</ref> 

====Uprising====
{{Quote|This is Morrison. London has been attacked. King's Row has fallen. We're on the brink of open war.|[[Jack Morrison]]}}
[[File:Null Sector.jpg|thumb|left||Null Sector launches its attack]]
Seven years before the present day,<Ref name = "Uprising">''[[Tracer: Uprising]]''</ref> on the eve of a historic peace accord,<Ref name = "UprisingBlog">2017-04-05, [https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20586180 OVERWATCH DIGITAL COMIC: "UPRISING"]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2017-04-12</ref> the terrorist group [[Null Sector]] launched an uprising in King's Row, causing London to go up in flames.<ref name = "Uprising"/> Prior to this, the ''[[King's Row Times]]'' had reported on growing unrest in London stemming from Null Sector's activities.<ref>''[[Rise and Shine]]''</ref> They took Mayor [[Nandah]], [[Mondatta]], and a hundred other prisoners captive in a guarded power plant. 27 days into the uprising, the British government forbade [[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]] from intervening, even while thousands in London needed medical aid. In truth, [[Blackwatch]] agent [[Cole Cassidy]] was already on the ground, and had scouted the area. Despite the gag order, Commander [[Jack Morrison]] dispatched four Overwatch agents&mdash;[[Tracer]], [[Mercy]], [[Reinhardt]], and [[Torbjörn]]&mdash;to put an end to the crisis.<ref name = "Uprising"/>

[[File:King's Row Uprising.jpg|thumb|King's Row, now a warzone]]
By the 28th day of the uprising, hundreds were dead, and thousands were injured. Cassidy 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.<ref>2017-04-12, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpGrY9i8TSA Welcome to Overwatch Uprising!]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2017-04-12</ref> The events that transpired were classified within Overwatch's archives.<ref>2017-04-03, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2017/04/03/overhype-kings-row-declassified-april-12/ OVERHYPE: KING'S ROW DECLASSIFIED APRIL 11]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2017-04-04</ref>

====The Powder Keg====
{{Quote|This city is a powder keg that could ignite the world. And [[Talon]] is the flame.|[[Doomfist]]}}

King's Row was 'visited' by [[Junkrat]] and [[Roadhog]] in their global crime spree, causing damage in their wake.<ref name = "NewHeroes">2015-09-15, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/teasing-two-new-heroes-on-their-way Teasing : Two new heroes on their way?]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-09-19</ref>

[[Omnic]] spiritual leader [[Tekhartha Mondatta]] did much to try to improve the conditions of omnics within King's Row.<ref>''[[Overwatch]]'', ''[[Zenyatta Quotes]]''</ref> Five years after the disbandment of Overwatch, he gave a speech to a joint human-omnic crowd. However, he was assassinated by [[Talon]] agent [[Widowmaker]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6OaMH6vH3M&feature=youtu.be Alive], ''Overwatch Animated Short | “Alive”''. Accessed on 2016-04-03</ref> 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.

Around this time period, some people wanted to take out the omnics of King's Row using an EMP device.<ref name = "Transcript4">2014-11-24, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2014-overwatch-unveiled-panel-transcript/4 BlizzCon 2014 – Overwatch Unveiled Panel Transcript]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-03-10</ref>

====The Return of Null Sector====
[[File:Underworld 2.jpg|thumb|Null Sector attacks King's Row]]
A year after Mondatta's assassination, Null Sector returned to King's Row, launching an assault on the area. Their objective was to wipe out the omnics of the [[Underworld]]. Overwatch arrived to defend them, using a modified [[TS-1]].<ref name = "ExcitingSeason">2023-06-12, [https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/23964186/undefined/ INTRODUCING OUR MOST EXCITING SEASON YET... OVERWATCH 2: INVASION]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2023-06-13</ref>

==Game Map==

The map's gameplay involves escorting the EMP device into the omnic city.<ref name = "Transcript2">2014-11-24, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2014-overwatch-unveiled-panel-transcript/2 BlizzCon 2014 – Overwatch Unveiled Panel Transcript]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-03-07</ref>

==Known Locations==
*[[Alderworth Hotel]]
*[[The Meridian]]
*[[The Ascalon Club]]
*[[Bell (Fish and Chips)]]
*[[The Fox and Bear]]
*[[Moriarty's Fine Books Bookshop]]
*[[Hoof & Haunch]]
*[[Gordon's Positronics]]
*[[Eberle and Sons]]
*[[Underworld]]

== Map layout and points of interest ==
[[File:King map.jpg|none|thumb|King's Road map with points of interest (spawn points, health packs and routes).]]

== Strategy ==
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=== <u>Attack</u> ===

==== Assault ====
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Symmetra can teleport on the statue.

==== Escort ====

=== <u>Defense</u> ===

==== Assault ====

[[Mei]] can use her [[Ice Wall]] to block off 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]] gave his speech before being assassinated by [[Widowmaker]] in the animated short Alive).

Snipers such as Widowmaker and [[Hanzo]] 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 (ability)|Blizzard]] 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]] to clear people off of the payload.

==Screenshots==
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==Trivia==
[[File:King's Row-tower.jpg|thumb|A travel ad for King's Row]]
*King's Row was one of the first two maps created for ''Overwatch'', alongside [[Temple of Anubis]].<ref name = "ForgingWorlds">''[[Forging Worlds: Stories Behind the Art of Blizzard Entertainment]]''</ref>
*The anti-omnic graffiti found on the map was present before omnic lore was fully fleshed out. The graffiti ended up contributing to the development of said lore, albeit indirectly.<ref name = "ForgingWorlds"/>
*Inspiration for King's Row was taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London London]. <ref>2015-03-06, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkbpIMwYwL4 PAX East 2015 Blizzard Panel | Blizzplanet (1/2)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2015-03-20</ref> Originally, London itself was going to be the map, but it later became King's Row.<ref>2017-11-05, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2017/11/05/overwatch-archives-panel/ OVERWATCH ARCHIVES PANEL]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2017-11-19</ref>
*Its name bears a resemblance to King's Cross, a famous region within London, as well as the King's Road, in Chelsea.
*On March 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."<ref>2017-3-24, [https://pvplive.net/c/overwatchs-kings-row-map-gets-a-visual-overhaul Overwatch Map King's Row Gets a Visual Overhaul] ''PVPLive.net'', accessed on 2017-3-25</ref>

==360° Panorama==
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==References==
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