Palworld is teasing an upcoming Halloween event

Halloween update for Palworld will be released on October 23rd and will likely feature some limited-time activities that include Zoe and Depresso. This won't happen PalworldThe first celebration of the spooky season since last year it launched a Halloween update that gave fans freebies and addressed a number of issues with the game, which is in early access.

During PalworldAs part of the Halloween 2024 event, all players received four free skins: Halloween Cattiva, Spectacled Katress, Pirate Pengullet and Halloween Croajiro. The update was introduced with a trailer that showcased these skins and set the tone for the in-game celebrations. Now, almost a year later and with the full version imminent, developer Pocketpair seems ready to bring back the Halloween vibes, potentially with a much deeper event than last year.

Palworld shares details of its 2025 Halloween event

Fortunately for fans of the wait PalworldThe next big event won't be long as Pocketpair has announced that it will start on October 23rd. Celebrating Halloween, the festival is likely to focus on two familiar characters, Zoe and Depresso. Pocketpair teased that during the event, mysterious creatures in Depressa costumes will roam the islands of Palpagos, while Zoe Rayne will appear in a strange, witchy outfit. It is unclear how these haunting elements will affect PalworldCurrent mechanics and gameplay, but the event, which begins almost a week earlier than last year's festivities, suggests that it may offer more than just free skins and Halloween decorations.

Palworld Halloween 2025 event details

Start date: October 23
End date: Not published
Selected characters: Zoe Rayne and Depresso (Pal)

After watching the trailer for the upcoming event, many Palworld players speculated that there could be a new themed skin for Grizzbolt, as he belongs to Zoe, who appears in the poster. Others believe that new Halloween-themed outfits are likely to be added Palworld's Pal dressing device. Meanwhile, some are jokingly criticizing Pocketpair for missing the opportunity to name the event “Palloween”, which would have been a perfect fit.

Palworld 1.0 is probably just the tip of the iceberg

While news of the Halloween event excited the community, many are still disappointed Palworld it won't get a big winter update this year. Developer Pocketpair previously stated that since the development team is focusing on a full release of the game in early 2026, this year's winter update will not be as big as last year's Feybreak patch. That said, the studio has assured fans Palworld will continue to deliver surprises leading up to the launch of 1.0, with the Halloween event now confirmed as one of them.