The latest update for Overwatch 2, which is part of Season 13, introduced several significant changes and events:
- Halloween Terror Event: Running from October 15 to November 4, this year’s Halloween Terror features a new PvP mode called Junkenstein’s Laboratory, where players become mutated heroes with altered abilities. The event also sees the return of classic PvE modes like Junkenstein’s Revenge and Wrath of the Bride, along with new challenges and enemiesBlizzard Watch.
- Hero Updates:
- Mauga: The duration of the burn effect from his Incendiary Chaingun has been increased.
- Ramattra: Changes to his Pummel ability, which now deals more damage to barriers but no longer pierces them.
- Reinhardt: The health of his Barrier Field has been slightly reduced.
- Hanzo: Base health increased to enhance survivability.
- Sojourn and Sombra: Various adjustments to their abilities to balance gameplayDexertoDexerto.
- Competitive Play Adjustments:
- The win requirement to appear on the Top 500 Leaderboard has been reduced from 50 to 25.
- Changes have also been made to how the matchmaking system works at higher ranks to create fairer matchupsDexerto.
- Shop and Custom Game Updates: New items have been added to the Mythic Shop, and hosting public custom games now requires a minimum endorsement level to improve player behaviorDexertoDexerto.
For more detailed information, you can check out the full patch notes and updates directly from Blizzard or gaming news sources.
