As Halloween approaches, Overwatch 2 is ready to embrace the season of fright with Season 19: Haunted Masquerade. Starting October 14, players will experience a new themed Battle Pass, returning Halloween Terror modes, and a mysterious new hero teased for later in the season. Blizzard is bringing plenty of eerie surprises to Future Earth this year.
Haunted Masquerade: The Core of Season 19
Season 19’s headline feature is a brand-new game mode called Haunted Masquerade, joining the annual Halloween Terror lineup alongside Junkenstein’s Revenge and Wrath of the Bride.
In this mode, heroes don mystical masks that grant them unique powers inspired by other Overwatch characters. Selecting a mask linked to your hero’s lore—like Reinhardt and Brigitte’s knight-and-squire pairing—unlocks special synergy bonuses. These combinations add an extra layer of strategy and storytelling depth, blending gameplay with the game’s rich backstory.
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The Haunted Masquerade event runs from October 14 to November 2, giving players plenty of time to experiment with every costume and combo.
Season 19 Battle Pass Overview
No Overwatch season feels complete without a refresh of the Battle Pass, and Haunted Masquerade brings one of the most visually striking collections yet. This pass leans fully into the Halloween theme, transforming fan-favorite heroes into monsters, spirits, and cursed creations.
Featured Battle Pass Skins
- Oni Cassidy – A demonic take on the gunslinger with flaming eyes and cursed bullets.
- Mermonster Wuyang – A deep-sea horror aesthetic perfect for unsettling the backlines.
- Vampire Moira – Fittingly sinister, blending her biotic skills with vampiric flair.
- Ninja Sombra – A sleek, stealth-driven redesign with spectral effects.
- One-Eyed Wilheim Reinhardt – A grizzled knight risen from the grave.
- Cursed Woods Echo – Vines and haunted leaves twist through her holographic form.
- Cursed Teddy Zenyatta and Cursed Candle Torbjörn – Darkly comic, yet eerily fitting additions.
Players who purchase the Ultimate Battle Pass will also unlock Vampire Kiriko and R-7K Preserver Ramattra, two standout Halloween Legendaries.
Mythic Skins and Weapon Showcases
The Mythic tier gets a notable boost this season with two full Mythics and one Mythic weapon arriving throughout the event window:
- Divine Druid Lifeweaver (Launch Mythic) – Cloaked in bioluminescent leaves and glowing vines, this nature-infused skin evolves as players progress, revealing ambient particle effects and additional color variations.
- Cyber Fuel Junkrat (Mid-season Mythic) – A volatile blend of high-tech armor and pyromaniac chaos, set to ignite the game mid-season.
- Kiriko’s Spirit Keeper Mythic Weapon – A flaming kunai set that unlocks reactive visuals and foxfire-themed kill effects across multiple progression stages.
Each Mythic continues Blizzard’s effort to make these cosmetics more interactive, evolving with player engagement rather than sitting static in menus.
Shop Rotations and Event Collections
Season 19’s shop will rotate through two main premium collections:
- Archangel Set (Oct 14–27) – Featuring Mercy, Freya, Genji, Baptiste, Pharah, and Sigma, each styled as radiant, winged defenders.
- Spirit Collection (Oct 28–Nov 10) – Bringing ethereal redesigns for Kiriko, Ashe, Reaper, Widowmaker, and Roadhog, echoing folklore and supernatural myth.
Blizzard has confirmed that several returning Halloween Terror skins will also appear in the store rotation for players who missed them in previous years.
New Additions to Stadium Mode
The Stadium sub-game continues to evolve this season. Torbjörn, Hazard, and Sojourn enter the playable roster, while the Armory gets significant upgrades, including item filters, build sub-tabs, and search tools.
New Gadgets—consumable utility items—introduce a tactical dimension to gameplay, letting players customize combat flow. Additionally, Combat Text now provides real-time feedback on healing and damage, offering clearer insight into performance.
A Teaser for the Next Hero
At the end of the Season 19 reveal trailer, Blizzard dropped a quick but clear teaser for the game’s next hero—a melee gladiator rumored to be called the Wolf of Retribution. A limited-time trial is expected around the mid-season update, giving players their first chance to test this close-range powerhouse.
Season 19: Haunted Masquerade feels like a culmination of Overwatch 2’s seasonal identity—balancing thematic flair with gameplay depth. Between the return of beloved Halloween Terror modes, an inventive mask-based event, and a Battle Pass stacked with fan-pleasing skins, Blizzard’s latest season offers a fresh reason to jump back into the fight.
Whether you’re chasing Mythic Prisms, exploring Stadium’s new features, or waiting to meet the Wolf of Retribution, there’s no shortage of haunting fun on the horizon. Play Now!
