Palworld teases upcoming Halloween event

The Halloween update for Palworld will be released on October 23, likely with some limited-time activities involving Zoe and Depresso. This will not be Palworlds first scary season celebration, as last year it launched a Halloween update that gave fans a freebie and addressed a number of issues with the game, which is in early access.

During PalworldThe Halloween 2024 event gave all players four free skins: Halloween Cattiva, Spectacled Katress, Pirate Pengullet, and Halloween Croajiro. The update was introduced with a teaser trailer that showcased these skins and set the tone for the in-game celebration. Now, almost a year later and with the full version nearing release, developer Pocketpair seems ready to bring back the Halloween vibes, possibly with a more in-depth event than last year's.

Palworld is sharing information about its 2025 Halloween event

Fortunately for fans, the wait PalworldThe next big event won't be long, as Pocketpair has announced that it will start on October 23rd. To celebrate Halloween, the festival will likely focus on two well-known characters, Zoe and Depresso. Pocketpair teased that during the event, mysterious creatures in Depresso costumes will roam the Palpagos Islands, while Zoe Rayne will appear in a strange, witch-like outfit. It is unclear how these ghostly elements will affect Palworldcurrent mechanics and gameplay, but the event that kicked off nearly a week earlier than last year's celebration suggests it may offer more than just free skins and Halloween decorations.

Palworld Halloween 2025 Event Details

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

After seeing the teaser for the upcoming event, many Palworld players have speculated that there may be a new themed skin for Grizzbolt, as it belongs to Zoe, seen in the poster. Others believe it is likely that new Halloween-themed clothing will be added Palworld's Pal dressing room. Meanwhile, some are jokingly criticizing Pocketpair for missing the chance to name the event “Palloween,” which would have been a perfect fit.

Palworld 1.0 is probably just the tip of the iceberg

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