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Overwatch 2 Reveals 'Haunted Masquerade' Season With Mask Mode, Mythics, and Halloween Classics on Oct. 14

Blizzard spotlights mask-driven bonuses that tap hero relationships during a season that teases more content later.

Overview

  • Season 19 goes live on October 14 with the Haunted Masquerade limited-time mode, a Halloween-themed battle pass, and fresh cosmetics.
  • In Haunted Masquerade, heroes don mystical masks for specific buffs, with some extra benefits tied to lore pairings such as Reinhardt and Brigitte.
  • Classic PvE events Junkenstein’s Revenge and Wrath of the Bride return to Adlersbrunn for the seasonal lineup.
  • Day-one cosmetics include the Divine Druid Lifeweaver Mythic and Kiriko’s Spirit Keeper Mythic weapon, with Cyber Fuel Junkrat planned for midseason alongside additional Legendary and Epic skins in the pass and shop.
  • Blizzard also lists Stadium updates with Torbjörn, Hazard, and Sojourn joining the roster, a Busan Sanctuary Control map, armory UI improvements and a new Gadgets feature, plus a late-season trial previewing Season 20’s hero briefly shown in the trailer.