Exciting Overwatch 2 Halloween Event Announcement!
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The Halloween Event in Overwatch 2
Recently, I shared some details about the exciting free items and double XP event set for Overwatch 2 this month. Now, there's even more to anticipate, as a sequel to last year’s Halloween event is scheduled for release on the 25th. This year's event is called Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride.
In the previous Halloween event, Junkrat was the primary villain, but this time, Sombra appears to be stepping into the spotlight. According to Blizzard's president, Mike Ybarra, this event will introduce a distinctive new game mode.
The Overwatch Twitter account teased the Halloween event with a brief clip, although it didn’t reveal much about the new game mode. The video features a hauntingly atmospheric map presented in black and white, along with the text “Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror.” A voice in the clip humorously assures us, “This definitely is not haunted. No monsters here. Family-friendly fun.”
According to a tweet from OverwatchNaeri, the new game mode is expected to be PvE. Additionally, players can look forward to new cosmetics being available during the event. If you're curious about the upcoming skins, feel free to check out their tweet.
After the rocky launch of Overwatch 2, it seems Blizzard is doing everything possible to win back the players' hearts. In my opinion, their efforts are commendable. With the Halloween festivities, XP bonuses, and complimentary items, it appears many players can finally put the tumultuous start behind them.
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