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Steam News17 October 20258mo ago

Halloween Update Announcement 🎃

Starting October 20, players can experience the Halloween Update, bringing a new game mode, new challenges, and seasonal decorations across every map.

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addedStarting October 20 , players can experience the Halloween Update , bringing a new game mode, new challenges, and seasonal decorations across every map.
addedNew Game Mode: Relic HuntIn this new mode, survivors must explore the maps searching for relics and carry them to the escape elevator to earn Tribute Points . Only those who reach the required tribute can escape. Some relics are cursed and will make the journey far more unpredictable.
addedNew Challenges and RewardsPlayers can now complete special tasks to unlock new cosmetics and test their skills in different ways. These challenges mark the beginning of our in-game progression and reward system , which will expand in future updates
changedLantern SkinsComplete challenges to earn lantern skins , each featuring unique light colors and UV variations that change the way you illuminate the darkness.
addedAnimated BannersEarn new animated banners to display in the lobby. Two banners can be unlocked permanently through achievements, while one special banner will be available only during the Halloween event.
changedHalloween DecorationsAll maps have been decorated for Steam Scream Fest 2025 , filled with spooky details and hidden messages. Some secrets can only be revealed under the UV light of your lantern.

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addedStarting October 20 , players can experience the Halloween Update , bringing a new game mode, new challenges, and seasonal decorations across every map.
addedIn this new mode, survivors must explore the maps searching for relics and carry them to the escape elevator to earn Tribute Points . Only those who reach the required tribute can escape. Some relics are cursed and will make the journey far more unpredictable.
addedPlayers can now complete special tasks to unlock new cosmetics and test their skills in different ways. These challenges mark the beginning of our in-game progression and reward system , which will expand in future updates
changedComplete challenges to earn lantern skins , each featuring unique light colors and UV variations that change the way you illuminate the darkness.
addedEarn new animated banners to display in the lobby. Two banners can be unlocked permanently through achievements, while one special banner will be available only during the Halloween event.

Starting October 20, players can experience the Halloween Update, bringing a new game mode, new challenges, and seasonal decorations across every map.

New Game Mode: Relic Hunt

In this new mode, survivors must explore the maps searching for relics and carry them to the escape elevator to earn Tribute Points. Only those who reach the required tribute can escape. Some relics are cursed and will make the journey far more unpredictable.

New Challenges and Rewards

Players can now complete special tasks to unlock new cosmetics and test their skills in different ways. These challenges mark the beginning of our in-game progression and reward system, which will expand in future updates

Lantern Skins

Complete challenges to earn lantern skins, each featuring unique light colors and UV variations that change the way you illuminate the darkness.

Animated Banners

Earn new animated banners to display in the lobby. Two banners can be unlocked permanently through achievements, while one special banner will be available only during the Halloween event.

Halloween Decorations

All maps have been decorated for Steam Scream Fest 2025, filled with spooky details and hidden messages. Some secrets can only be revealed under the UV light of your lantern.

Stay tuned for the full changelog and more details about our Halloween Update coming next Monday, October 20!

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Steam News / 17 October 2025

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