When it comes to Halloween, MMOs have always treated us to some banger events, and 2022 looks like it’ll offer us some sweet treats. We’re closing in on the scariest night of the year, so we’ve put together a list of MMOs that have added some spooky delights that will haunt you for the next few weeks. We even found a few of the Not So MMOs that have some tricks up their sleeves. Events are still being announced daily, so let us know of any events we may have missed in the comments below.
Aion - Spookily Super Halloween Event and Garden of Horrors
The Pumpkin King is spreading fear and terror once again in the annual Spookily Super Halloween Event. Get an hour’s worth of Bombastic Buffs by clicking on A Nobleman’s Coffin in the main bases in Inggison and Glkmaros, then visit NPCs Esta or Isuta for your daily quest to defeat Pumpkin Kings. Also, be on the lookout for Kabe and his special task that will earn you some extra rewards.
Also running through November 2nd, the Garden of Horrors is the second of Aion’s Halloween events. Available to players level 80+, Greenhaven Garden can be accessed daily by using the portal in the Gelkmaros fortress or Inggison Illusion Fortress (additional entries can be purchased from the Aion Shop). Once you enter the garden, you must defend the plants from waves of pests like the Dukaki Thief and Greenhaven Tenaklu. Each plant you save can be harvested for one (normal mode) or Two (hard mode) Event Pumpkins, which can be turned in for rewards.
Albion Online - Harvest Challenge
It’s Harvest Challenge time in Albion Online. Throughout October, earn Challenge Points by gathering, fishing, farming, and killing monsters. Reaching the weekly goal will net you a harvest Challenge Chest, and reaching the monthly goal will earn you the Spectral Bat mount and Harvest Challenge Avatar Ring.
Archeage and Archeage: Unchained - Hallowtide Festival
Two Crowns and Solis Headlands are once again turned peaceful to hold the Hallowtide Festival. From now until November 3rd, any character level 10 or higher can complete daily quests in each zone to earn Festival Coins, which can be exchanged for some special treats.
Ashes of Creation - Accord of Autumn
Although players still haven’t been treated to an official launch date, backers can still head to the Ashes of Creation shop to pick up some spooky cosmetic items and special pre-order packages.
Black Desert Online - Marni’s Spooky Playground
Marni’s Spooky Playground is open and full of special Halloween events. New events will be added periodically until the Playground closes on November 9th, so check back often to get all the treats.
Champions Online - The Blood Moon
Every year, the Blood Moon rises over Millenium City. Players can earn new titles, the Trick or Treat Inventory Bag each week, and other goodies as they defend the city from zombies, werewolves, and undead heroes.
DC Universe Online - The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour returns to DC Universe Online, bringing with it new base items, feats, and styles. Speak to the Phantom Stranger (Heroes) at the East End safehouse or Tala (Villians) at The Tap Room for information about the Midnight Masquerade.
Dungeons & Dragons Online - The Night Revels
Running now through November 1st, this is the first chance for players to test out the new Archetypes during the annual Night Revels event in Delara’s Graveyard.
Elder Scrolls Online - The Witches Festival
Full of XP boosts and special treats, the annual Witches Festival event will run from Thursday, October 20th, through Wednesday, November 2nd. Defeat boss monsters to earn Plunder Skulls along with their regular rewards. These haunted containers hold all sorts of items to collect. As an added bonus, the first kill of each boss type each day rewards a special Dremora Plunder Skull, with a chance to contain Dremora Motif chapters, Festival Writs, treasure maps, and a new Ghastly Visitation memento rune box.
Elsword - Halloween 2022
Elsword’s 2022 Halloween event is a strange one. Players will be transported into the new Bounce the Hedgehog event dungeon by clicking the event icon, where they will juggle a hedgehog to earn candy that can be exchanged for awesome rewards. I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried.
Everquest - Nights of the Dead
Nights of the Dead is back and will run through November 8th. Take on quests Zigan Ribshard, Haunted Jack, Spooky Sally, and others to get your Halloween treats.
Everquest 2 - Nights of the Dead
The EQ and EQ2 Halloween events may share the same name, but rest assured they are entirely different. This year, you have until November 2nd to collect all the new treats, including 11 new house items and equipment, two new costume illusions, a new holiday recipe book, and more.
Final Fantasy XIV - All Saint’s Wake
Head over to Old Gridania and visit with the Adventurers’ Guild Investigator to begin the March of the Mischievous Costume Cortege event. Players will be rewarded for completing the quest chain with the Wake Doctor’s costume set and The Caged Wisp housing decoration.
Guild Wars 2 - Shadow of the Mad King
The locals have decorated Lion’s Arch with its annual Halloween theme, making it the Halloween headquarters of Tyria. Every two hours, play a round of Your Mad King Says for your chance to receive a key to unlock the Mad King’s Chest. Then battle hordes of Halloween creatures and trick or treat in the Mad King’s Labyrinth, take on the jumping puzzle in the Mad King’s Clock Tower, race your mount at the Mad King’s Raceway, and take on the Mad King himself in Ascent to Madness.
Lord of the Rings Online - Harvestmath Festival
Take part in the dozens of Harvestmath Festival quests before the event ends on November 2nd. To get started, complete the “Fall Festival Is here!” quest to get your map to the Party Tree, the primary hotspot for the event.
Maplestory - Night Troupe and My Halloween Home Event
The Night Troupe’s grand festival will be held in Rein this year as part of the Midnight Carnival patch. Take part in the Night Troupe’s events and attractions to earn coins and other rewards.
Neverwinter - Masquerade of Liars
The Masquerade of Liars event returns to Neverwinter on Friday, October 21st. Seek out the Masquerade Master in Protector’s Enclave to kick off your daily quests and earn Masquerade Tokens. Spend your tokens on tons of loot, including the Witch’s Broom, Fancy Owlbear Fashion Set, the Mask of the Fallen, and much more.
New World - Nightveil Hallow
In conjunction with the Brimstone Sands update, the Nightveil Hallow event will run through November 1st. Characters level 35 and above can Speak to Salvatore the Mad to aid him in his quest to banish the demon Ballphazu and his horde of ghoulish Pumpkinites.
Pirate 101 - Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
Skull Island is all decked out for Halloween. Grab a Haunted Galleon from the Crown Shop, or go with a monstrous mount or terrifying pet instead. In any event, be sure to enter the
Rift - Autumn Harvest
You may have already missed the first week of the Autumn Harvest, but you still have until November 1st to earn daily and weekly rewards. The quest givers, located in Meridian and Sanctum, will put you on the path toward earning some event currency to spend on spooky rewards such as mounts, pets, and accessories. You can also close rifts for some bonus currency.
Secret World Legends - Samhain
I couldn’t find an official announcement, but it appears that the Samhain 2022 daily login rewards started on October 15th.
Star Citizen - Day of the Vara 2952
Another year of development means another year to capitalize off of Halloween. Not everything costs money, though, and a new black and green version of the Neville Lott mask is available as in-game loot. Back to the money-making portion of Day of the Vara, the Fieldsbury Dark Bear helmets and ghoulish green paints are in stock in the Pledge Store.
Trove - Shadow’s Eve
Shadow’s Eve runs through November 1st on all platforms. Along with some old favorites, a new quest chain will reward players with new mounts.
Warframe - Nights of Naberus
The annual Nights of Naberus event is back and packed with new rewards, including a new glyph, statue, and haunted interior decorations.
Wizard 101 - Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
Aspiring wizards can get into the Halloween spirit with an assortment of spooky quests and fang-tastic items in the Crown Shop.
World of Warcraft - Hallow’s End
The Headless Horseman rides across Azeroth once again! Hallow’s End is arguably one of the largest MMO Halloween events, and Wowhead’s guides (Retail and Classic) cover it all.
Beyond The MMO
There are still plenty of Halloween treats to be found, even if you aren’t into big parties and all the hoopla that the MMOs bring. There are plenty of goodies to be found in the seasonal quests of the looter-shooters, and RockStar has mixed in some Halloween mischief to the day-to-day mayhem of their online offerings. The co-op-centric games also get into the act, sprinkling their own brand of Halloween content. And, of course, the battle royale and other player vs. player games refuse to be left out in the cold by giving players a ton of unique game modes and cosmetic goodies to indulge in.
Apex Legends - Fight of Fright
Dauntless - Dark Harvest
Dead By Daylight - Haunted By Daylight
Destiny 2 - Festival of the Lost
Diablo Immortal - Hallow’s Wake
Elite Dangerous - Halloween Paint Jobs
Fallout 76 - Spooky Scorched Seasonal Event
Fortnite - Fortnitemares 2022
GTA Online - Halloween2022
Overwatch 2- Junkenstein's Revenge: Wrath of the Bride
Rocket League - Haunted Hallows
Sea of Thieves - Fury of the Damned
World of Tanks - Halloween 2022
World of Warships - Twilight Battle
World of Warships Legends - A Light in the Dark
