With the Overwatch 2 season 13 update just around the corner, fans of the hero shooter can’t wait to know more about what the patch has in store for them.
Alongside the highly anticipated Halloween Terror event, the upcoming Overwatch 2 update is also expected to introduce a bunch of other changes to the title, including a My Hero Academia crossover, map changes, and more.
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the Overwatch 2 season 13 update, including its early patch notes, Halloween event, and more.
Overwatch 2 Season 13 Release Date
Taking a glance at the ongoing Battle Pass, it’s evident that the Overwatch 2 season 13 update will hit the live servers on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Below, we have listed the release times for the season 13 update for various regions across the globe:
- 11 AM PDT
- 2 PM EDT
- 6 PM UTC
- 8 PM CEST
- 11:30 PM IST
- 3 AM JST
Overwatch 2 Season 13 Patch Notes: All You Need To Know
Here are all the changes you can expect in the Overwatch 2 season 13 update.
Halloween Events
While the upcoming Overwatch 2 update is set to introduce several changes to the game, it’s the Halloween Terror event that fans are most excited about. The Halloween-themed event will bring with it the new PvP game mode ‘Junkenstein’s Laboratory’, alongside an array of exciting limited-time rewards.
The fan-favorite Junkenstein’s Revenge and Wrath of the Bride co-op game modes are also expected to make a return to the game in the Overwatch 2 season 13 update.
Map Changes
If you’re more of a competitive player, you should know about the map changes that the next Overwatch 2 patch will introduce to the game. The season 13 update will bring tweaks to four iconic maps: Circuit Royal, Dorado, Havana, and Numbani. While most changes are minor, they aim to improve overall map balance.
My Hero Academia Crossover
Lastly, the Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia crossover will add a bunch of new skins to the game based on characters from the Anime franchise. Here are the Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia skins that have been confirmed so far:
- Tracer – Izuku Midoriya (Deku)
- Reinhardt – All Might
- Reaper – Shigaraki Tomura
- Juno – Ochaco Uraraka
- Kiriko – Himiko Toga
The My Hero Academia bundle will hit the Overwatch 2 store on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
