Halloween is almost upon us again so here’s my top 10 games that have Halloween themed events this year.
Just like last year, adding a Halloween event to your game seems to be a great way to bring players back to it. It’s no longer just MMO’s that are celebrating the occasion either leaving gamers spoilt for choice when trying to decide what to play.
Below are my top 10 picks for this year along with some brief details, dates of events and links where you can find out more.
10. Bubble Witch 3 Saga
Until November 2nd
This year King are running a special Trick or Treat event in Bubble Witch 3 Saga. As well as helping Stella collecting Halloween candies, players can work together in teams for more rewards. Also, in a mobile first, player can unlock exclusive Snapchat Lenses to interact with the games main characters including Stella and her trusty feline companion Nero.
Watch the Bubble Witch 3 Saga Trick or Treat trailer below:
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9. Fortnite
Epic Games have announced a special Fortnightmare event for Halloween. The event was introduced in patch 1.8. The event adds a brand new zone called Hexsylvania, a new lobby background, around 25 story quests, new creatures, Halloween themed weapons, 8 new themed heroes and a spooky Llama!
https://twitter.com/FortniteGame/status/922845659937599489
8. Pokémon GO
Until November 2nd
For Halloween, Pokémon GO players can discover and catch Ghost-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region. These include Sableye and Banette. Trainers can also look out for other spooky Pokémon such as Gastly, Cubone, Misdreavus and Houndour.
During the Halloween event, special Pikachu will also dressed up in costume. There’s also a new avatar item called Mimikyu’s Disguise Hat and double candy on offer. Check out the official Pokémon GO website for more information. http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/halloween2017
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7. Rocket League
Until November 6th
New for this year is Rocket League’s first-ever Haunted Hallows event. It adds a new limited-time currancy of Candy Corn which is earned during play. This can be spent on Halloween themed items, Decryptors and Locked Haunted Hallows Crates.
Check out the official Rocket League website for more information.
6. For Honour
Until November 2nd
For Honor is also getting in on the Halloween action this year with a special Feast of the Otherworld event. It adds a new mode called Endless March that presents players with Domination maps with a twist. All soldiers become skeletons and there are plenty of Halloween themed items on offer.
Check out UbiBlog for more information.
5. Heroes of the Storm
Until November 13th
Hallow’s End has arrived at the Nexus with a new quest event, rewards and Halloween themed cosmetic items. There’s also Hallow’s End Loot Chests each time you level up containing at least one themed item. Also on offer are new mounts, skins and bundles.
Check out the Heroes of the Storm blog for more information.
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4. Black Desert Online
Until November 1st
This year Black Desert Online has a special Halloween in Wonderland event. The red moon has lured witches from Wonderland. Take on and defeat the Black Witch as well as Halloween quests for special rewards. Also look out for special Halloween items including pets and props in the Pearl shop.
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3. Overwatch
Until November 1st
Overwatch is celebrating the spookiest time of the year again with the return of the Junkenstein’s Revenge event. This year adds a new endless mode complete with leaderboards to see who can survive the longest against the evil doctor. There’s also 50 new seasonal items alongside last year’s gear.
Check out the official Overwatch website for more information.
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2. World of Warcraft
Until November 1st
The annual Hallow’s End event returns to WoW. Take your characters trick-or-treating across Azeroth to the various inns for special candy rewards and money. Look out for seasonal quests, mounts and pets as well as costumes, food, drinks and other fun items. This year introduces a special Hallow’s End Wickerman to burn in Stormwind and Undercity.
Check out the official World of Warcraft website for more details.
1. Guild Wars 2
My favourite Halloween event, The Shadow of the Mad King festival returns again to Guild Wars 2. Look out for the Mad King’s Labyrinth and the insanely difficult Clock Tower jumping puzzle. Take on King Oswald Thorn himself, dress up your new Path of Fire mounts or just get up to plenty of spooky mischief. Lion’s Arch has been redecorated for the event and there are plenty of treats to be had.
Check out the official Guild Wars 2 website for more details.
Dress up your #GW2PoF mounts for Halloween! https://t.co/ggh6CzVGEt ~RB2 pic.twitter.com/nSfFYYr5uS
— Guild Wars 2 (@GuildWars2) October 17, 2017
What games are you going to be playing to celebrate Halloween this year? Did we miss your favourite game with a Halloween event? Let us know in the comments below.
