The limited-time Junkenstein’s Laboratory game mode has been incredibly popular among Overwatch 2 players. Therefore, it’s getting an extension!
Overwatch 2 has extended its Halloween Terror event, which includes the popular Junkenstein's Laboratory game mode. Read on for details plus all of the Halloween Terror event challenges and rewards!
Overwatch 2 extends Junkenstein's Laboratory game mode
Originally set to run between Oct. 15 and Nov. 5, the Junkenstein's Laboratory game mode and other Halloween Terror options now end on Nov. 12 instead. This means players can continue testing out different mutation combinations in Junkenstein's Laboratory, challenging themselves in Wrath of the Bride, and clearing waves of zombie omnics in Junkenstein’s Revenge.
"Quick update on Junkenstein's Lab. The event has been incredibly popular!" Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller revealed on X. "Two weeks after launch, 15% of our daily players are still jumping into the mode. To help support it, we're going to put out a small balance patch for it tomorrow. Have fun!"
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Overwatch 2 Halloween event challenges and rewards
This extension also means more time to complete all of the Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror challenges if you haven't done so already. There are six challenges in total, and the rewards include lots of Season 13 Battle Pass XP plus the Mutated Monster player title.
Our screenshot above shows all of Overwatch 2's Halloween challenges and rewards. We've also included the text version below.
Challenge | Reward | |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Terror I | Complete 15 games of Junkenstein's Laboratory. Wins grant double the progress. | 5,000 Battle Pass XP |
| Halloween Terror II | Complete 30 games of Junkenstein's Laboratory. Wins grant double the progress. | 10,000 Battle Pass XP |
| Halloween Terror III | Complete 50 games of Junkenstein's Laboratory. Wins grant double the progress. | Mutated Monster player title |
| Terrifying Tank | Complete 10 games as any tank hero in Junkenstein's Laboratory. Wins grant double the progress. | 5,000 Battle Pass XP |
| Devious Damage | Complete 10 games as any damage hero in Junkenstein's Laboratory. Wins grant double the progress. | 5,000 Battle Pass XP |
| Scary Support | Complete 10 games as any support hero in Junkenstein's Laboratory. Wins grant double the progress. | 5,000 Battle Pass XP |
That's all for now. Have you been enjoying Junkenstein's Laboratory? Stick around on esports.gg for more Overwatch 2 news and updates!
