Overwatch 2 Season 19 Haunted Masquerade Adds Masks, Mythics, Stadium

Overwatch 2’s Season 19, Haunted Masquerade, launches on October 14 and will bring a Halloween-themed limited-time mode, two Mythic skins at launch, a midseason Mythic, Stadium updates, and other gameplay and UI changes, developer Blizzard said. The season centers on a mask mechanic that temporarily grants heroes new perks and can produce special interactions when paired with lore-linked characters.

At the center of the seasonal cosmetic rollout is a Mythic Lifeweaver skin called Divine Druid, which Blizzard described as rising "as the Divine Druid, blessed by nature and draped in the aura of life." A companion Mythic weapon for Kiriko, Spirit Keeper, offers progressive visual effects and kill effects. A second Mythic, Cyber Fuel Junkrat, will arrive in a midseason patch. These Mythics will be available through the new battle pass and shop offerings; Blizzard said Mythic progression has been retooled so more significant visual changes unlock earlier.

Haunted Masquerade, the season’s headline limited-time mode, lets players equip masks modeled on other heroes to gain distinct buffs. Examples cited by developers include a Tracer mask increasing movement speed and a Junkrat mask...