The update also introduces new powers for several characters. Today, Blizzard dropped the Season 19 update in Overwatch 2.
The new season, titled Haunted Masquerade, kicks off the free-to-play team shooter’s 2025 Halloween festivities. During the event, players will be able to dress their heroes up as other heroes from the game.
Players choose from masks bearing the faces of the game’s various heroes and in doing so are also granted a unique ability from the hero represented by the mask.
Season 19 also includes balance changes and the heroes, Sojurn, Hazard, and Torbjörn are all receiving new powers and items. Gadgets are also being introduced in the Stadium via the Armory.
Author's summary: Overwatch 2's 19th season Haunted Masquerade begins.