Blizzard has officially revealed all the exciting details about Overwatch 2’s Season 13: Spellbinder, just in time for the Halloween season! Here’s everything you need to know about the release date, new Mythic skins, Battlepass rewards, and a potential new hero for this magical-themed season.
What is Overwatch 2’s Season 13: Spellbinder?
Overwatch 2’s Season 13, titled Spellbinder, is a unique season filled with magical elements, new cosmetic rewards, and the return of the beloved Halloween Terror event.
As always, this new season brings a fresh Battlepass and resets the Competitive ranks. The Halloween Terror event, which has been an Overwatch tradition since 2016, will make its return, complete with fall decorations, a spooky atmosphere, and more.
Overwatch 2 Season 13: Spellbinder Release Date
Mark your calendars—Overwatch 2 Season 13: Spellbinder launches on October 15th, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. EST. This new season will kick off right after Season 12: New Frontiers concludes.
Overwatch 2 Season 13: Spellbinder Contents
1. Returning Halloween Events and Skins
The Halloween Terror event returns for Season 13, bringing back Junkenstein’s Revenge as well as classic Halloween skins and cosmetics from past years. Maps like Eichenwald and Hollywood will get a festive makeover with Halloween-themed decorations, enhancing the spooky season atmosphere.
2. New Battlepass
The Season 13 Battlepass will feature a variety of exciting rewards, including new skins, voice lines, emotes, sprays, and Overwatch coins. Players can also collect Mythic Prisms. The Battlepass comes in both free and Premium tiers, but certain items, like exclusive skins, are only available to Premium Battlepass holders.
3. Junkenstein’s Laboratory Game Mode
In Junkenstein’s Laboratory, a special Halloween game mode, players can use Talents to modify their hero’s abilities. For example, Moira can create multiple orbs with the Doppelganger talent, and Reaper can utilize a Soul Harvest buff to enhance his attacks.
4. Mythic Shop Aspects
For the first time, Mythic skins will be available with purchasable Aspects, which allow players to change the appearance of Mythic skins. For example, the Gilded Aspect will turn Mythic skins golden. Mercy and Kiriko are confirmed to have Gilded Aspects upon release.
5. Map Updates
Several maps will receive cosmetic updates to fit the Halloween theme. Maps like Circuit Royale, Dorado, Havana, and Numbani will all be spruced up with spooky season flair, though it’s unclear if these updates will affect map layouts.
6. New Mythic Skin: Spellbinder Widowmaker
The newest Mythic skin for Season 13 is the highly anticipated Spellbinder Widowmaker. This witch-themed skin is inspired by steampunk and magical elements, featuring wings, orange and purple accents, and accessories like goggles and potion bottles. Widowmaker, the game’s deadly DPS sniper, is reimagined as a researcher whose experiments have taken on a magical twist.
Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia Collaboration
The collaboration between Overwatch 2 and My Hero Academia will continue in Season 13. Skins inspired by popular My Hero Academia characters will be available, including:
- All Might as Reinhardt
- Deku as Tracer
- Uravity as Juno
- Tomura Shigaraki as Reaper
- Himiko Toga as Kiriko
This collaboration is a must-see for anime fans and Overwatch players alike!
Overwatch 2 Season 13: Spellbinder New Hero Teaser
Blizzard has also hinted at a possible new hero coming to Overwatch 2 during Season 13. At the end of the official Spellbinder trailer, a short scene reveals graffiti reading “Phreaks” and “Fight back!” in a wrecked laboratory.
The graffiti, accompanied by intense music and a voice saying, “It’s looking like a revolution,” suggests that the new hero might be Scottish. Fans are eager to learn more about this mysterious character as the season progresses.
Conclusion
Overwatch 2 Season 13: Spellbinder is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet, combining classic Halloween fun with new Mythic skins, a fresh Battlepass, and possibly a new hero. Don’t miss out on the spooky festivities starting on October 15th, 2024!
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