Overwatch's third annual Halloween Terror event has begun Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Overwatch's third annual Halloween Terror event has begun Trick or treaty. News by Imogen Beckhelling Contributor Updated on 16 Oct 2019 10 comments Overwatch's annual Halloween event dropped last night, after almost no indication from Blizzard it was even happening. The official Overwatch Twitter account posted the below teaser the day before the event went live - featuring a terrifying emote of Zenyatta actually using his legs. Be reborn. Overwatch Halloween Terror 2019 begins October 15. pic.twitter.com/3v5UvAr2PY- Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 14, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Maybe Blizzard intended to drop the Halloween Terror event as a bit of a surprise, though the lack of discussion with fans comes across as a bit shady following the backlash from the Hong Kong protests. Regardless of this however, the Halloween event has returned, running from the 15th of October to the 4th November, and bringing with it some spooky new cosmetic items. There are highlight intros for both Ashe and McCree; pumpkin victory poses for Pharah, Reinhardt and Sigma; and five new legendary skins, including a Willow-O'-Wisp Tracer and a Mummy Ana. Alright, so Ana's skin is called 'Pharaoh' but come on, she's literally a mummy. Unfortunately, there still isn't a new Halloween brawl, we're stuck with Junkenstein's Revenge for the third year running. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as Jeff Kaplan mentioned in a developer update last year this would be the case - even still, it's a bit disappointing given other seasonal events have multiple brawls. Weekly challenges are also returning for this event however, by winning nine matches in quick play, competitive or arcade each week you can earn epic skins for Junkrat and Baptiste. In the third week, completing the challenge will reward you with Sombra's Demon Hunter skin, which was originally a Blizzcon exclusive last year. The Halloween update also brought with it a whole host of balance changes to the hero roster, in what Blizzard dubbed a "remaster" patch. Watch on YouTube Before you go emptying your wallet on all the pretty new event skins however, it might be worth reading a little about why Blizzard isn't in everyone's good books at the minute. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store