Hallowed Nights 2025 just dropped in Don't Starve Together, transforming The Constant into an even deadlier playground of shadows and secrets. This annual Halloween bash introduces mechanics that amp up the horror, like Inimical Gestalts spawning more aggressively around lunar rifts, forcing you to rethink your base defenses in those moon-touched biomes.
At the heart of the update, Carvable Pumpkin Heads let you craft glowing decorations that double as light sources, warding off sanity-draining darkness while tying into the game's lore of ancient, forgotten rituals. Then there are the Crystal-Crested Buzzards—new avian menaces that swoop in during events, dropping rare crystals for crafting but packing a punch if you're not prepared with a solid team strategy.
New Skins and Login Rewards Spice Up Survival
Logging in during the event scores you a Trick-or-Treat chest packed with free skins like the Webwork Quilt or Beast Effigy, perfect for customizing your survivor in ways that nod to The Constant's web of mysteries. There's also the Supercapa-sitter skin for the Replica Relic Chair, a quirky addition that fits right into those moments of respite amid the chaos.
Plus, a second chest hands out a random Hallowed Nights costume set, encouraging you to mix up your look while cooperating with friends to fend off seasonal bosses and shadow creatures. These additions build on the core survival loop, making group play feel more immersive as you protect your hard-earned farms and structures from wandering threats.
What New Mechanics Does Hallowed Nights 2025 Add to Don't Starve Together?
The event tweaks spawning for Inimical Gestalts, making lunar areas riskier but rewarding with better loot opportunities. Combined with new creatures like the buzzards, it pushes players to adapt strategies, especially in caves or on Lunar islands where resources are already scarce.
How Do the Free Skins Impact Gameplay in Don't Starve Together?
While purely cosmetic, these skins enhance the role-playing side, letting you embody the horror themes as you unravel The Constant's secrets. They don't change mechanics but make surviving with pals more personal and fun during this limited-time event.
This update reinforces why Don't Starve Together thrives on teamwork—grab your crew, stock up on resources, and dive in before the event fades.