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Get in the spooky spirit
It's October, and that means it's time for Halloween events in games like Pokemon Go, GTA Online, Overwatch 2, Destiny 2, Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty, and so many more. Odds are, any ongoing live-service game has some kind of Halloween-themed happenings going on right now or launching soon, and below, we run through some of the biggest, most notable ones, including dates on when these events run and what you can expect from them. Don't worry, there are no jump-scares here.
Rocket League Haunted Hallows
Rocket League is celebrating Halloween with an event called Haunted Hallows. It covers both Halloween and Christmas by focusing on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, which was a Halloween/Christmas movie. Here's what you need to know: - Haunted Hallows runs October 18-November 1
- Players can purchase Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws items for their cars during the event
- Complete challenges to unlock rewards like the Creep Jar banner and Vampire Teeth antenna
- Visit Rocket League's website to learn more.
Pokemon Go Halloween Adventure
Niantic's popular Pokemon mobile game, Pokemon Go, is hosting a big Halloween event featuring Greavard making its debut in the game. As part of the event, a number of Ghost-type Pokemon will appear more frequently, in addition to other seasonal updates. - Part 1 of the event begins October 19 and runs through October 26.
- Greavard and its evolution Houndstone make their debut in the game.
- More ghost-type Pokemon will appear, include Ekans, Zubat, and Gastly.
- PokeStops and Gyms are decked out with Halloween decor during the event.
- A remix of the Lavender Town music will play each night during the Halloween event.
- Additional candy will be given to players for successfully catching Pokemon
- A variety of creepy avatar items are available in the shop
- Visit Pokemon Go's website to learn more.
Call Of Duty: The Haunting
Call of Duty's big annual Halloween event, The Haunting, is going on now across Modern Warfare II and Warzone. Here are the key things to know for this year's event: - The Haunting is underway now and runs until November 6.
- Select Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer maps have been given Halloween makeovers with themed items and decorations.
- In Warzone, players can face off against undead and even The Butcher from Blizzard's Diablo IV.
- There is also a meta-game event happening where players can collect the "souls" of their opponents and trade them in for in-game items.
- Spooky characters like Lilith from Diablo, Ash from Evil Dead, and Spawn are available to buy as Operators.
- Go to Activision's website to learn more about The Haunting.
Apex Legends Doppelgangers Collection Event
Respawn's popular battle royale game Apex Legends is celebrating the spooky season with its own event, the Doppelgangers Collection Event. Here's what you need to know: - The Doppelgangers Collection Event runs October 17-31.
- There is a special playlist called Trick N' Treats Trios where you collect candy to earn a new item, Copycat Kits.
- The maps Kings Canyon, Olympus, and World's Edge get "after dark" makeovers.
- Collecting all 24 event items unlocks the Revenant's Prestige skin.
- Go to Respawn's website to learn more.
Warframe
The free-to-play action shooter Warframe is getting a Halloween update with the newest iteration of Nights of Naberus Returns. Here's what you need to know: - Nights of Naberus Returns runs October 4 - November 1
- Players can earn Mother Token to earn a variety of themed rewards, including the Day of the Dead skin for Gammacor.
- New decorations are also available for your Orbiter.
- Go to Warframe's website to learn more.
Fortnite Fortnitemares
Fortnite is one of the biggest games on the planet, and it's celebrating Halloween with the newest edition of its Fortnitemares series. Here's all the big info: - Fortnitemares 2023 runs now through November 3
- During the event, players can earn the new Wood Stake shotgun and the Pumpkin launcher.
- There is also a new mode called Horde Rush.
- Players can complete quests to earn special spooky awards.
- New characters comes to the game during Fortnitemares, including Michael Myers and Alan Wake
- Go to Fortnite's website to learn more.
Overwatch 2 Halloween Terror
Overwatch's annual Halloween event, Halloween Terror, is back, bringing with a new mode, co-op brawls, and more Halloween-themed skins. Here's a rundown. - Halloween Terror 2023 runs now through November 1.
- A new mode, Trials of Sanctuary, has four players working together to fight against spooky enemies with the end goal of defeating Blessed Mother.
- The brawls Junkenstein's Revenge, Junkenstein's Endless, and Wrath of the Bride come to Overwatch 2 for the Halloween event.
- There are more challenges to complete in Halloween Terror 2023, including the cute Wolf Pup charm, Angel- and Demon-specific sprays.
- Learn more about Halloween Terror 2023 on Blizzard's website.
GTA Online
Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer mode, GTA Online, celebrates Halloween again this year. Here are the key takeaways from this year's event: - Now through November 8, players can earn double GTA$ and RP on the Judgement Day adversary mode, which is a kill-or-be-killed mixed with hide-and-seek mode.
- Players can also earn double GTA$ and RP for the Halloween-themed modes Drop Dead, Damned and Lost, and Suck It Up.
- A variety of spooky items like the Monochrome Striped Suit (above) are available in the game to celebrate Halloween.
- The Albany Brigham, a 1950s muscle car inspired by the Ectomobile from Ghostbusters.
- Go to Rockstar's website to learn more.
Red Dead Online Halloween
Rockstar's open-world western, Red Dead Redemption II, gets in the spooky spirit with a big Halloween update for Red Dead Online. Here's the key details: - The event runs now through November 6.
- Players can take part in the All Hallow's Call to Arms. mode where they fight against waves of attackers.
- Madame Nazar is paying extra for certain heirlooms and valuables.
- Halloween masks are back in the game and are 25% off during the Halloween event.
- The Halloween Pass 2, which includes a variety of in-game content, is back in the game and available for purchase.
- Go to Rockstar's website to learn more.
Destiny 2 Festival Of The Lost
Bungie's Destiny 2 is getting a Halloween makeover of sorts with the return of its Festival of the Lost event. Read on to find out what you need to know about the event. - Festival of the Lost runs October 17-November 7.
- Players can jump into "Haunted Sectors" of the game to find new and returning Halloween loot.
- There are new "eerie engrams" to open that can be crafted into Exotic armor or festival-themed rewards.
- There are more ornaments available for Festival of the Lost, and they were voted on by the community.
- Bungie is also offering real-life items for sale this year, including a Headless Ones tote.
- For more, read GameSpot's extended coverage of Festival of the Lost 2023.
Dead By Daylight Haunted By Daylight
Dead by Daylight is already a spooky game, and now it's even spookier. The Haunted By Daylight is going on now in the game for a limited time; here's what you need to know: - Haunted By Daylight runs October 18-November 6.
- Special items are available, including the Will O Wisp flashlight, the All Hallows' Eve Lunchbox Med-Kit, the Blight Serum, and the Arcane Dowsing Rod.
- Players can explore the Void Realm and can complete objectives like repairing Halloween generators and destroying pumpkins.
- There are a number of cosmetics to unlock, including spooky t-shirts and sweatshirts.
- There are more charms to unlock as well, including the Void Pumpkin, Buried Candy, and Little Scoundrel.
- Go to the Dead by Daylight website to learn more.
New Lord Neightveil Hallow
The MMO New World is celebrating Halloween with an event called Nightveil Hallow. Here's all the major details: - Nightveil Hallow runs October 18-November 14.
- Players can unlock a range of spooky costumes, including Captain Thorpe, Adiana, Anubian Reaver, and Lost Monarch.
- There are Treat Baskets hidden around each town in the game, and they include a variety of items, including candy.
- The evil villain Baalphazu and his Pumpkinites are running amok and players can try to defeat this level 66 boss to earn special rewards like armor pieces and costumes.
- The in-game shop has been updated with Halloween items, including a Basket of Treats item for your house, the Druid's Headdress, and the Necromancer's Crown.
- Go to the New World website to learn more.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Jack's Halloween Event
Now that it's October, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a spooky makeover for the Halloween season. Here are the key details you need to know. - There are special themed items available at Nook's Cranny and Leif's shop.
- Candy and pumpkins will appear in the world.
- Players can also see villagers dressed up in costume.
- For more, read GameSpot's guides for how to make the most of Halloween in New Horizons:
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