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DayZ Halloween Event (2024): Start Date, Features, And More

Here’s what we know so far about this year’s DayZ Halloween event, including the release date, content, and more.

First Published October 15, 2024, 10:36

DayZ Halloween Event (2024): Start Date, Features, And More — Bohemia Interactive

DayZ is well known for its brutal survival mechanics and diverse layers of content and features that players can use while battling hordes of zombies and other survivors. However, the game also introduces special holiday-themed events throughout the year, with Halloween being one of the most anticipated.

Now that we're in the spooky season, many are curious about the return of the Halloween event for DayZ in 2024 and what exactly we can expect if it does make a comeback. Let’s explore the details, including start dates, content, features, and everything else we anticipate from this year's DayZ Halloween event.

DayZ Halloween Event (2024) Start Date

As of now, there’s no official launch date for this year’s DayZ Halloween event, but we do have hints that it’s on the way. In the 1.24 update from February, the developers mentioned that "this year will include our usual special occasions like the Walpurgis Event, the Halloween event, and Christmas celebrations - all of which will be carefully designed to enhance your gaming experience."

DayZ 2024 Halloween Event Start date — The start date for this year's Halloween event is still unknown, but the developers have confirmed it, leading us to believe it will run from October 15th to November 5th, similar to previous years. (Picture: Bohemia Interactive)

Given this, the event is expected to arrive sometime this month. While we don’t have an official date yet, we can make an educated guess based on last year’s event, which ran from mid-October to early November. For 2024, we expect the event to take place around October 15th and run until November 5th.

Of course, this date is subject to change, and we’ll update this page with the confirmed date once it's announced. The event could also be delayed due to the development team's focus on the upcoming Frostline DLC, so be sure to check back for more details.

DayZ Halloween Event (2024) Content & Features

In terms of content, this year’s DayZ Halloween event will likely be similar to last year’s, featuring new Halloween-themed assets and spooky environmental changes. Players can expect themed skins, eerie locations, and Halloween-related items.

DayZ Halloween Event 2024 content and features — We expect to see plenty of new content for this event, including cosmetics, environmental changes, and spooky-themed creatures and zombies. (Picture: Bohemia Interactive)

There’s also a chance of seeing Halloween variants of enemies, like last year’s pumpkin-infected zombies or mummy-like enemies that appeared in spooky zones and cemeteries. Special features, such as last year’s demonic goats, might return or be replaced by a different, unique addition - though we’ll have to wait for confirmation.

So there you have it - a quick look at the potential release date and the content we expect from this year’s DayZ Halloween event. Be sure to check back soon as we gather more concrete information from the developers throughout the spooky season, and we’ll keep you updated accordingly!

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