BOO! Overwatch 2’s new update is all about Halloween and the fun that comes with: Season 19, Haunted Masquerade will ratchet up the scares when it launches next week.
The main highlights of the new season are the Mythic Lifeweaver skin, Divine Druid, and a Mythic weapon skin for Kiriko called Spirit Keeper. Both are available with Mythic Prisms that can be earned in the new spooky-themed battle pass. A third Mythic, Cyber Fuel Junkrat, will come midseason.
But in the end, day one of the season is all about Haunted Masquerade, which is a new limited-time mode that involves mythical masks of other heroes that each hero can wear, granting buffs where you can “dress up as any actively allied heroes and acquire special abilities based on whose mask you wear.”
“Some masks grant special benefits when paired with specific lore-linked heroes, pulling from iconic Overwatch moments like Reinhardt and Brigitte bracing their shields together,” Blizzard explained. “That means some masks are more than power or plays, they’re a chance to catch a glimpse of your Heroes’ stories and channel their bonds for the win.”
Classic Halloween Terror LTM events are also returning, including Junkenstein’s Revenge and Wrath of the Bride, offering a taste of nostalgia for the series in these PvE-specific events where players can team up in co-op to take on the horrors.
On the Stadium front, Torbjörn, Hazard, and Sojourn join the unique mode’s roster of heroes, along with a new Busan Sanctuary Control map, and several upgrades for the armory’s inventory UI. Another new feature called Gadgets, an addition to the existing Powers and Items to further customize the experience.
All of this and more, including a late season trial for season 20’s new hero will arrive when OW2 season 19, Haunted Masquerade, begins on Oct. 14. You can catch a quick glimpse of the new hero, who seems to be a female gladiator-like character, at the very end of season 19’s trailer.
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Published: Oct 9, 2025 11:00 am