Ah, spooky season – where pumpkins take over our food, skeletons are suddenly fashion icons, and every live-service game scrambles to throw you the creepiest event of the year.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of jump scares or just here for the free loot, Halloween 2024 is packed with spine-tingling, candy-fueled chaos.
From eerie skins and exclusive missions to the return of fan-favourite events, there’s no better time to embrace your inner ghoul.
Some games keep it simple with their tried-and-true Halloween events – think of them like the dependable horror movie sequels that keep resurrecting themselves. Others? Well, they’ve gone full Silent Hill on us, pulling out new surprises designed to make you scream… or at least farm some limited-edition gear before it vanishes faster than a ghost at dawn.
But let’s be real – whether it’s a recycled event you’ve seen before or a new one dripping with fresh, bloody details, you’ll still line up for it like you’re collecting candy on a Trick-or-Treat run.
And hey, no judgment here. We all know the real horror is missing out on seasonal rewards. So, grab your favourite potion, summon your squad, and dive into our list of the best Halloween events or updates haunting your favourite games in 2024.
Apex Legends – Techno Terror Collection
When: 1 October – 7 November
Get ready to scare up some fun, Legends. The Trick N’ Treat Trios event is back, bringing familiar frights like Copycat Kits and Rev Shell Grenades.
Collect candy from defeated foes for EVO points, Ultimate charge, and shield healing. Explore the haunted E-District, now a twisted urban nightmare, and battle cybernetic abominations in the decaying Energy Bank and the brutal Stadium.
Unlock 24 limited-time cosmetics, including Legendary skins for Alter and Wattson, plus grab Pathfinder’s Apex Mecha Prestige Skin by completing your event item collection.
For more info, follow the link here.
Dead by Daylight – Haunted By Daylight
When: 17 October – 7 November
Get ready for chills and thrills as Haunted by Daylight 2024 kicks off.
This annual Halloween event returns with fresh twists, including Void Portals and energy mechanics that will keep you on your toes.
Players can collect Dark Trinkets by completing challenges and unlocking spooky cosmetics like skeletal shirts for Survivors and candied weapons for Killers.
With daily log-in rewards and unique challenges celebrating Dead by Daylight Day, there’s plenty to enjoy.
For more info, follow the link here.
Destinies 2 – Festival Of The Lost
When: 29 October – TBA
Mark your calendars as Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost returns just in time for Halloween. While specifics are still under wraps, players can look forward to familiar festivities like donning spooky masks, completing quests with Eva Levante, and earning rewards through currency conversion.
Building on last year’s successful tweaks, we might see the return of Legend Haunted Sectors and Eerie Engrams, plus a brand-new all-black Memento.
As always, expect a weapon grind and plenty of masks to celebrate the season.
For more info, follow the link here.
Elder Scrolls Online – Witches Festival
When: 24 October – 6 November
Get ready to confront the terrors of Tamriel during the Witches Festival. This spooktacular event rewards you with Plunder Skulls, XP boosts, and Event Tickets.
Complete the free quest The Witchmother’s Bargain to earn the Witchmother’s Whistle, transforming you into a skeleton for extra fun and face the Crowborne Horror and Lord Hollowjack for special rewards, including Dremora Plunder Skulls filled with festival goodies.
For more info, follow the link here.
Fortnite – Fortnitemares
When: 12 October – TBA
Ready to dive into the spooktacular chaos of Fortnitemares 2024? This year features the explosive Boom Billy, a rideable chainsaw, and the return of Horde Rush, packed with rewards like the Jack-o’-Drifter Contrail and Great Scarecrow Glider.
Beware the tricycle-riding Boom Billy as you dash to avoid his explosive pursuit. Join Jigsaw’s Challenge for a duel where failure means an explosive surprise. Grab a chainsaw to slice through foes or zip around the map, and enjoy returning favourites like the Wood Stake Shotgun and Pumpkin Launcher.
For more info, follow the link here.
Guild Wars 2 – Shadow of the Mad King
When: 15 October – 5 November
Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween celebration in Tyria with the return of the Shadow of the Mad King festival. Immerse yourself in chilling activities and eerie adventures. Explore the haunted Lion’s Arch, ring Haunted Bells for treats, and deck out your homestead with spooky decorations.
Join the Mad King in his twisted games, navigate the creepy Mad King’s Labyrinth, and race through the Mad King’s Raceway.
Earn candy corn to trade for haunting rewards, including new bloody weapons and the Clawing Shadow armour set.
For more info, follow the link here.
Rainbow Six Siege – Doktor’s Curse
When: 16 October – 6 November
Halloween is haunting Rainbow Six Siege once more with the return of the Doktor’s Curse event. In this limited-time event, Attackers become Hunters, seeking out the Monsters (Defenders) lurking in the eerie Frankenstein’s Castle version of the Theme Park map.
Unlock the Doktor’s Curse Collection, featuring new cosmetics for Deimos and Zofia as Hunters, plus Fenrir as a Monster. Log in for a free event pack with a chance to unlock any collection item, and complete Ubisoft Connect Challenges to earn more packs.
For more info, follow the link here.
Splatoon 3 – Splatoween
When: 25 October – 27 October
Get ready for Splatoween 2024, the spookiest Splatfest yet in Splatoon 3. This Halloween-themed showdown lets you choose your fantasy team: Wizard, Knight, or Ninja.
Represent your squad in battles and unlock unique rewards, including returning cosmetics like the Kyonshi Hat, Li’l Devil Horns, Hockey Mask, and Anglerfish Mask.
Every match you win helps your team claim victory, so gear up for a weekend of festive fun and fierce competition.
For more info, follow the link here.
So there you have it, brave souls – this year’s lineup of Halloween gaming events ready to spook, scare, and shower you with enough in-game loot to make a digital graveyard jealous.
Whether you’re hunting down limited-edition skins like a ghoul on a caffeine high or just here to bask in the glow of jack-o’-lanterns while completing quests, there’s no better way to spend spooky season than by diving headfirst into these events.
But remember, once that calendar flips and the candy’s gone, these events will be, too – vanishing into the night like a well-timed Phasmophobia ghost.
So, don’t let that Halloween FOMO haunt you until next year. Suit up, log in, and let the chaos begin.
Happy Halloween, and may your inventory be full and your respawns be few!