Whether you’re staying in or going out this Halloween, Blizzard has got you covered with a spooky event next week, as well as some officially licensed costumes from two national chains. The return of the Halloween Terror event starts October 9 until Halloween night, and will feature some creepy new features.
A tweet from the official Overwatch account goes as follows:
There’s a rumor among explorers
About a monolithic lair
Home to terrifying horrors
Heroes, how will you prepare? pic.twitter.com/XK7W7e0SKA— Overwatch (@OverwatchEU) October 1, 2018
In addition to the mysterious teaser, Blizzard has teamed up with Spirit and Disguise to offer some real life costumes featuring some of the most popular characters in the game.
Spirit Overwatch Halloween Costumes:
Those looking to join the Halloween Terror fight this holiday season can now go as Soldier: 76, Mercy, Reaper, or D.Va with officially licensed costumes and accessories from Spirit Halloween. Take an in-depth look at the Overwatch costumes and signature accessories available this Halloween at Spirit stores across the country, and learn about each hero’s origins.
Disguise Overwatch Halloween Costumes:
Disguise has also created a number of Overwatch Halloween costumes and accessories including: Tracer, Genji, and Soldier: 76, as well as Genji’s sword and Soldier: 76’s Pulse Blaster. Overwatch fans can find these within select Party City, Target, and Wal-Mart locations starting today. For images of the costume, please visit: http://disguise.com/brands/overwatch
Check out Eric’s review of Overwatch before you get too scared to move, and stay tuned for more news here on Gaming Trend.
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