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Halloween 2026

Oct 22, 2026 · Developer update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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Halloween 2026 - News - Rust menu news companion mobile Merch Store Redeem Careers Buy Rust Your browser does not support the video tag. Darkness falls upon the island as monsters re-awaken from their slumber. The rifts open in random locations, leading to who-knows-where. Enter if you dare, but if you do, you'd better prepare! 22 October 2026 DEVBLOG Halloween event ashcook123 The yearly Halloween event is now enabled! Once roughly every two in-game days, the Candy Hunt event will begin.

AffectedPC · PS5 · Xbox
Main focusGameplay changes and fixes
  • You'll have 3 minutes to collect as much candy as you can, then top 3 players are given special loot bags as a reward. These candies and loot bags can be opened for various types of loot, ranging from scrap, all the way up to an M249! If you don't make the podium, that's okay. The candies you collect can be upgraded for better loot! This year's Halloween event will run until November 5th. thumb_up 55 thumb_down 7 here be monsters ashcook123 Wondering what to do with all those body parts you've collected?
  • Build your own monster! To start putting together your morbid creation, first, you must slay the scarecrows and mummies that roam the lands. Once you've collected a head, torso, and legs, craft yourself a Frankenstein's table and place the body parts within it. Awaken your new pet monster and control it by pressing "P". The monster will follow your orders without question. It'll follow you around the map, defend you if attacked and help slay foes you wish to attack.
  • If you're having trouble accessing the pet menu or already have a key bound to "P" then use the following console command: bind X +pets or open the in-game controls menu. thumb_up 25 thumb_down 7 The rifts open ashcook123 Cultists are said to have been opening portals across the island, while others believe it's a Cobalt ex
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · DEVELOPER

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Halloween 2026 - News - Rust menu news companion mobile Merch Store Redeem Careers Buy Rust Your browser does not support the video tag. Darkness falls upon the island as monsters re-awaken from their slumber. The rifts open in random locations, leading to who-knows-where. Enter if you dare, but if you do, you'd better prepare! 22 October 2026 DEVBLOG Halloween event ashcook123 The yearly Halloween event is now enabled! Once roughly every two in-game days, the Candy Hunt event will begin.

You'll have 3 minutes to collect as much candy as you can, then top 3 players are given special loot bags as a reward. These candies and loot bags can be opened for various types of loot, ranging from scrap, all the way up to an M249! If you don't make the podium, that's okay. The candies you collect can be upgraded for better loot! This year's Halloween event will run until November 5th. thumb_up 55 thumb_down 7 here be monsters ashcook123 Wondering what to do with all those body parts you've collected?

Build your own monster! To start putting together your morbid creation, first, you must slay the scarecrows and mummies that roam the lands. Once you've collected a head, torso, and legs, craft yourself a Frankenstein's table and place the body parts within it. Awaken your new pet monster and control it by pressing "P". The monster will follow your orders without question. It'll follow you around the map, defend you if attacked and help slay foes you wish to attack.

If you're having trouble accessing the pet menu or already have a key bound to "P" then use the following console command: bind X +pets or open the in-game controls menu. thumb_up 25 thumb_down 7 The rifts open ashcook123 Cultists are said to have been opening portals across the island, while others believe it's a Cobalt ex

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