Overwatch 2 has only been out for about a month, but it has already racked up more than 25 million users on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. The free-to-play team-based shooter is about to get a major update, which launches alongside the Halloween Terror event for 2022. Overwatch 2’s very first seasonal event has an October 25 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time.
As part of the Halloween Terror event, Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard will introduce a variant of the classic Junkenstein’s Revenge limited-time game mode.
Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride sees four players team up to take on the Bride of Junkenstein.
Blizzard explains more: “It’s time to celebrate another year of fear: Halloween Terror is returning to Overwatch!
“Get ready for a shock, because this event introduces the next chapter in the saga of the devious Dr. Junkenstein through our all-new, limited time co-op mission, Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride.
“Return to Adlersbrunn alongside four fresh faces to experience an all-new story as the Bride of Junkenstein seeks vengeance upon those responsible for the death of her creator. As we near the anniversary of the mad doctor’s revenge, learn more about this year’s event directly from the desk of the Lord of Adlersbrunn.”
As part of the event, players can complete challenges to unlock exclusive rewards, including the Nightfall Over Adlersbrunn Name Card, the Jack-o’-Lantern Weapon Charm, Battle Pass XP, and more.
It’s time to celebrate another year of fear: Halloween Terror is returning to Overwatch! Get ready for a shock, because this event introduces the next chapter in the saga of the devious Dr. Junkenstein through our all-new, limited time co-op mission, Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride.
Return to Adlersbrunn alongside four fresh faces to experience an all-new story as the Bride of Junkenstein seeks vengeance upon those responsible for the death of her creator. As we near the anniversary of the mad doctor’s revenge, learn more about this year’s event directly from the desk of the Lord of Adlersbrunn.
Complete challenges to unlock special rewards like the Nightfall Over Adlersbrunn Name Card, the Jack-o’-Lantern Weapon Charm, Battle Pass XP, and other spine-tingling rewards. Dr. Junkenstein himself will also be making a grand reappearance in the original Junkenstein’s Revenge co-op Brawl, returning for a limited time to Halloween Terror 2022.
From October 25 until November 9, join your fellow heroes to confront a host of haunting horrors as you seek to safeguard Eichenwalde— or fall to the Bride’s retribution.
Long-time Overwatch fans will also be able to take part on the original Junkenstein’s Revenge co-op Brawl, which returns for a limited time.
The event, which runs until November 9, also introduces a selection of additional rewards, including spooky skins in the item shop, as well as a Werewolf Winston spray and Werewolf Winston skin for watching Overwatch 2 Twitch streams.
You’ll need to watch a couple of hours to unlock the spray, and four hours to unlock the skin.
Needless to say, Blizzard will release a brand new Overwatch 2 update on October 25, which makes a heap of gameplay tweaks and balance changes.
Daily Express will cover the update patch notes when they are revealed by Blizzard.