Overwatch 2 patch notes: Halloween Terror update adds more than Junkenstein's Bride LTM
Overwatch developer Blizzard makes some crucial bug fixes and balance changes to the popular free-to-play shooter.
Overwatch 2's first major in-game event is finally here, as Halloween Terror goes live on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Halloween Terror adds the Junkenstein's Revenge: Wrath of the Bride co-op game mode, as well as a host of haunted skins, items and more. Needless to say, the launch of a new event coincides with the release of a brand new update, which according to the patch notes, makes a host of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks. You can see the patch notes below.
Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror update bug fixes...
GENERAL
• Fixed an issue where players retained 30% ultimate charge between rounds on Control maps
• Fixed an issue with Control Point maps not always correctly transitioning to overtime
• Fixed the 'vs.' screen not appearing in Competitive
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to invite others to Custom Game via clicking an empty spectator slot
• Fixed an issue with text chat being unavailable to gamepad users on PC
• Using Pause Match in Custom Game will no longer disable other menu buttons
• Fixed an issue with Kill Cams not playing correctly during Overtime
• Players should no longer be able to get stuck under TS-1 in the Push game mode
Fixed an issue with controllers not being able to scroll on some UI
MAPS
• Colosseo
- Modified the umbrellas and tables in the forward spawn’s café so it’s easier to move around
- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in the umbrellas in the forward spawn’s café
• Gibraltar
- Fixed some areas in which players could get stuck
• Junkertown
- Resolved a performance issue with some cannisters placed on the map
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HEROES
• Ashe
- Fixed an issue with the 'Little Red' skin and 'Line Dance' emote performing a broken animation
• Bastion
- Bastion has been added back to the line up
- Resolved an issue with Bastion's Configuration: Artillery where you could fire more than the three allotted charges
- Bastion's weapon should no longer disappear when using Configuration: Artillery
• Junker Queen
- Jagged Blade should no longer be deflected or returned by friendly abilities
• Kiriko
- The 'Tanpopo' skin can now be purchased and equipped
- Kiriko's Heroic pose is now unlocked
- Fixed an issue with Swift Step not clearing negative side effects consistently
- Fixed an issue with Kitsune Rush not correctly reducing the cooldown of Baptiste's Immortality Field
• Mei
- Fixed a bug where Mei's visual effects stopped playing during the match
• Mercy
- Resolved an issue with Mercy's primary fire animation looping after switching weapons
• Reinhardt
- Modified the placement of Reinhardt’s Charms
• Roadhog
- Fixed an issue where Roadhog's Chain Hook failed to land the target when it should have hit
- Fixed an issue with Roadhog's quick melee animation not playing correctly
• Symmetra
- Symmetra should no longer be able to use her ultimate and place her teleporter at the same time
• Torbjörn
- Torbjörn has been added back to Competitive Play
- Overload can no longer be used multiple times in succession