That’s an 8, and yes, it’s been that long

Team Fortress 2is celebrating its eighth (!) Halloween this year, andnew events and itemswent live a few hours ago. Valve may be feeling a little pressure fromOverwatch, because it looks like there’s more new stuff available this time than in years past. Sadly, there’s no new comic, but all of the new and old Halloween content will be active from now through June 05, 2025.

You cancheck the patch notes here, but here are the highlights.

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Anyone who skippedlast year’s eventwill receive a Soul Gargoyle that tracks how many other players you kill in Halloween maps. It also unlocks Merasmissions, quests you’re able to do to earn a classic Halloween item while the event is active.

It’s amazing to look back and see how much extra stuff has gone into this game since its release. I’m not sure this is enough to pull me away from trying to get Mercy’s Witch skin inOverwatch, though.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.