Overwatch update 3.19 is now available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to Overwatch 3.19 patch notes, the latest update added a new Halloween Terror to the game. Apart from this, Overwatch patch 3.19 also includes hero balancing and more.
Previously, a big update added character balancing, gameplay changes, and a long list of bug fixes. Recently, a minor hotfix was also released
Unfortunately, players are still facing several issues while playing the game online. Today’s Overwatch version 3.19 will fix a few of these issues.
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Overwatch 3.19 patch notes – October 12, 2021
SEASONAL EVENT: HALLOWEEN TERROR 2021
Overwatch Halloween Terror returns!
During this spine-chilling in-game event, expand your collection with spooky new cosmetics and experience our limited-time PvE brawl in the chilling tale of Junkenstein’s Revenge. Face the terror of six Junkenstein’s Revenge Challenges, diabolical twists on Dr. Junkenstein’s sordid plans. Plus, overcome weekly challenges by playing Quick Play, Competitive Play, or Arcade to earn a series of unique rewards! Throughout the event, unlock new seasonal items—including legendary skins like Draugr Reinhardt, Satyr Lucio, and Vampire Hunter Brigitte—to add to our growing collection from previous years.
COMPETITIVE TEAM DEATHMATCH (S4)
Season 4 of Competitive Team Deathmatch has begun!
GENERAL UPDATES
Tuned reverb (or acoustic spaces) to address feedback regarding clarity in certain interior locations
HERO UPDATES
Mercy
New Hero Setting Guardian Angel Target Priority
- “Facing Target Only” (Previously “Guardian Angel Prefers Beam Target: Off”): Guardian Angel will only ever fly the the ally you are aiming at.
- “Prefer Beam Target” (Previously “Guardian Angel Prefers Beam Target: On”): Guardian Angel will fly to your beam target if you have one, if not it will attempt to use the ally you are aiming at.
- “Prefer Facing target” (NEW): Guardian Angel will fly to the ally you are aiming at. If there is not one, it will attempt to use your beam target.
- Behavior change: Holding down the button for Guardian Angel while using “Toggle Guardian Angel: On”, will now activate once a valid target is found.
BUG FIXES
GENERAL
- We’ve made additional changes to improve the detection of AFK players at the start of a match, including when attackers are forced back into their spawn rooms by an aggressive defense.
- Fixed a rare bug that could cause players to die immediately after the respawn timer expires before returning to the spawn room
- Fixed a bug that caused the waveform asset on voiceline previews to not animate properly
MAPS
Busan
- Fixed a bug that allowed Symmetra turrets to shoot through one sided collision around the point on the Downtown map
Lijiang Tower
- Fixed a bug that caused some third person sound effects to sound muffled when near the point on the Night Market map
HEROES
Ana
- Fixed a bug that caused the reticle effect on her scope to appear incorrectly when the Haroeris skin is equipped
Ashe
- Fixed a bug that caused her ankles to bend awkwardly when positioned on certain uneven terrain
Bastion
- Fixed a bug with the Sand Castle skin description that references Summer Games 2021 rather than Summer Games 2020
D.Va
- Fixed a bug with the MEKA Activated highlight intro being centered incorrectly when previewed in a loot box on the Kanezaka map
Echo
- Fixed a bug that caused several Mercy skins to not display their friendly clone visual effects hair overlays when using the Valkyrie ability
Genji
- Fixed a bug with deflect sound effects not ending if the ability is canceled early if the Pacific All Star Genji skin is equipped
Mercy
- Fixed a bug that could cause Guardian Angel to be canceled if the target moves away quickly
Reinhardt
- Fixed a bug that allowed Reinhardt to perform an extra jump after falling from high area while performing Earthshatter
Sombra
- Fixed a bug that caused spectators to be unable to see an invisible Sombra while spectating her in third person
Symmetra
- Fixed a bug that caused Photon Barrier to continue to block damage after the visual effects despawn
Torbjorn
- Fixed a bug that caused both the hammer and rivet gun to appear together during the Overload emote if the Ironclad or Chief Engineer Lindholm skins are equipped
Download free Overwatch update 3.19 for PS4 and Xbox One.
