'Overwatch Halloween Terror' release, news, and updates: Event features PvE, new skins

Blizzard is getting into the Halloween spirit by launching the "Overwatch Halloween Terror" event. From Oct. 11 to Nov. 1, players are able to access unique Halloween-themed loot and play the first Player versus Environment match called "Junkenstein's Revenge."

The trailer features a ton of new loot from the event. In lieu of loot boxes, the developers have placed jack-o-lanterns that contain specific Halloween-themed prizes. It looks like each hero gets their own unique Halloween skin, and players also have a chance to get new profile icons, sprays, victory poses and emotes.

As for "Junkenstein's Revenge," the mode has its own backstory:

"This terrifying tale follows Dr. Jamison Junkenstein, an inventor and scientist who was once employed by the Lord of Adlersbrunn. Junkenstein's dream was to create artificial life, but the Lord of Adlersbrunn mocked the scientist and his creations, calling him a fool and dismissing him from service. Slighted, Junkenstein vowed to prove the lord wrong, and when an unexpected visitor showed up and offered the key to perfecting his creation, Junkenstein's Monster was born. Now Junkenstein plans his revenge against the Lord of Adlersbrunn, and only four heroes stand in the way."

As for the four heroes, players can choose from the Archer (Hanzo), the Gunslinger (McCree), the Soldier (Soldier: 76) and the Alchemist (Ana). They will be going up against Junkenstein's team of the Reaper (Reaper), a witch (Mercy) and Junkenstein's monster, (Roadhog). Not to mention that Junkenstein also has a whole army of zombie omnics or zomnics. The event even comes with its own comic.

'Overwatch Halloween Terror' and its items are only available until Nov. 1 so players who want to score early on any exclusive loot should get their hands on the stuff quick. After the event, the Halloween collection goes to the vault into permanent storage.