Halloween has arrived in Kamona. Arena Breakout: Infinite is kicking off its 2026 Halloween celebrations with collectible pumpkins, limited-time missions, themed weapon skins and valuable rewards for operators willing to risk their loot in the Dark Zone.
The Halloween event lineup begins on October 29, 2026, bringing several activities to Season 7: UTOPIA. Players can evolve pumpkins by successfully extracting from raids, hunt special Pumpkin Messengers, complete event challenges and collect limited-time treasures.
For players who enjoy the risk-and-reward gameplay at the heart of ABI, there is a particularly tempting incentive: a fully evolved Festive Pumpkin is worth a substantial amount of Koen.
Here’s what you need to know about the event, how the main activities work and which rewards are worth chasing.
Pumpkin Evolution II: Take the Risk for a Bigger Reward
The main attraction is Pumpkin Evolution II, a returning Halloween activity that turns a festive collectible into a high-value extraction objective.
The event runs from October 29 through November 25, 2026, according to the published update information.
Players can purchase Unripe Festive Pumpkins for 100 Koen each, with a daily purchase limit of two. Each pumpkin occupies a 2×2 inventory space and cannot be stored in a Secure Case.
The objective is straightforward: take your pumpkin into a qualifying raid, collect valuable loot, survive and extract successfully.
How Pumpkin Evolution Works
- Purchase an Unripe Festive Pumpkin.
- Bring it into a Forbidden Zone or Lockdown Zone raid.
- Collect loot and successfully extract.
- Earn evolution experience based on the value of your extracted loot.
- Continue progressing until the pumpkin reaches its final evolution.
The published event rules award two evolution experience points for every 10,000 Koen worth of extracted loot.
You can also collect pumpkins dropped by enemy operators. Their value contributes to your total extracted loot value and can help your own pumpkin progress.
The final stage is the Miraculous Festive Pumpkin, which is worth 880,000 Koen.
That is a significant reward for a seasonal collectible, but there is a catch: you must successfully extract to keep your raid loot and make progress. Carrying a valuable pumpkin into a dangerous raid creates another reason for enemy operators to stop you.
Pumpkin Heads and Pumpkin Helmets
Halloween also brings Pumpkin Heads into Forbidden Zone and Lockdown Zone raids. Defeating them can reward players with pumpkins and other loot.
Pumpkin Helmets can also be found and equipped, adding a seasonal twist to the usual tactical appearance of operators.
These encounters provide another reason to explore the event areas rather than simply rushing toward the nearest extraction point.
Mysterious Night Adventure: Complete Missions for Rewards
For players who prefer structured objectives, Mysterious Night Adventure offers a series of event missions.
Completing challenges earns Mysterious Points that can be exchanged for rewards, including:
- Tacti-Girl Charm Vouchers
- Season 7 Skin Supply Coupons
- A Night of Fear profile frame
- Night of Fear database skins
- The Miraculous Festive Pumpkin collectible
This is an opportunity to earn seasonal items while continuing to play the game normally.
Check the in-game event page for the available challenges and point requirements, as these determine how much progress you need to unlock each reward.
Seven-Day Check-In Offers Weapon Skins
Not every Halloween reward requires risking expensive equipment in a raid.
The Mysterious Night Check-In event offers a seven-day login challenge with several themed rewards.
Players can earn:
- Sleepless Night AK-12 Assault Rifle skin
- Stormy Night SG550 Assault Rifle skin
- Jack-o’-Lantern Charm
- Pumpkin Monster Charm
- Unripe Festive Pumpkins
For operators who want the seasonal cosmetics without spending their time hunting rare loot, this is one of the easiest activities to prioritise.
Make sure you check the event requirements in-game so you understand how the check-in progress is counted.
Pumpkin Messenger Sighted: Hunt Across the Maps
The Pumpkin Messenger event introduces special enemies that appear across the game’s maps for a limited time.
Defeating a Pumpkin Messenger can reward you with an Autumn Pumpkin Helmet. Their backpacks may also contain Festive Pumpkins at different evolution stages or other valuable items.
This creates an additional objective during raids: players must decide whether the potential rewards justify the detour and the risk of attracting other operators.
The event information confirms that Pumpkin Messengers can appear on all maps, but it does not provide guaranteed spawn locations. Treat each encounter as an opportunity rather than planning around a confirmed location.
Corrupted Treasures: Two Collectibles to Find
Halloween introduces two additional limited-time collectibles: The Fading Dawn and the Corrupted Clock.
Their acquisition methods differ.
The Fading Dawn
Search safes across the maps for a chance to find The Fading Dawn.
As with other valuable loot, the outcome depends on what you discover during a raid and whether you can extract successfully.
The Corrupted Clock
The Corrupted Clock must be crafted in the Trophy Room using corrupted miscellaneous items.
This gives players another objective beyond simply searching for rare items. Collecting the required materials and completing the crafting process adds a progression goal throughout the event.
Both collectibles are listed as part of the Halloween event period, so check the in-game event details for the latest availability information.
The Midnight Pumpkin Bundle
Players who want additional Halloween cosmetics can also check out the Midnight Pumpkin Bundle.
The announced offer includes a Halloween-themed Autumn Pumpkin gear skin set through a Battle Pass priced at $5, alongside extra missions that can unlock additional items.
The additional rewards include themed hats, glasses and weapon skins.
As with any optional cosmetic purchase, check the price and rewards in the game before buying. The free check-in and mission activities provide alternative ways to earn seasonal items without purchasing the bundle.
Warlord Tournament III Returns Alongside Halloween
Halloween is not the only activity launching during this period.
The third Warlord Tournament also begins on October 29 and runs through December 7, 2026.
This season’s tournament includes additional points for Encrypted Files, along with rank-based rewards and challenges.
The announced rewards include:
- Tacti-Girl Charm Vouchers
- Season 7 Skin Supply Coupons
- The Velocity Protocol Racing Suit
- The Warlord III Badge
- The Warlord III Frame
- The Warlord III Background
Players can also complete Warlord challenges to earn tokens for rewards such as the IND70 Tactical Helmet and the Limitless Gear Skin.
The tournament provides a longer-term objective for competitive players while the Halloween activities offer shorter missions and seasonal loot.
Our Advice: Play Smart and Protect Your Loot
The pumpkin-evolution mechanic fits the extraction-shooter formula particularly well. Every additional valuable item creates another decision: keep pushing for more loot or leave before another squad ends the raid.
If you want to maximise your progress, consider the following approach:
Prioritise safe extractions. The pumpkin’s evolution depends on the value of loot you successfully extract. A failed raid can undo the value of a risky run.
Complete the check-in missions. The themed weapon skins and charms offer a straightforward way to earn rewards without relying entirely on rare loot drops.
Keep track of event deadlines. Most Halloween activities end on November 25, while the Warlord Tournament continues until December 7.
Check your objectives before entering a raid. Decide whether you’re hunting Pumpkin Messengers, searching safes, collecting crafting materials or progressing your pumpkin.
Do not risk your entire loadout for a seasonal collectible. The event is designed around risk and reward, but a valuable pumpkin is not worth losing equipment you cannot comfortably replace.
Final Verdict: A Halloween Event Built Around Extraction Risk
Arena Breakout: Infinite’s 2026 Halloween event offers more than themed cosmetics. Pumpkin Evolution II gives players a collectible that grows in value through successful extractions, while Pumpkin Messengers, corrupted treasures and mission rewards provide additional reasons to return to Kamona.
The strongest feature is the way the event encourages players to make decisions during a raid. Carrying a valuable pumpkin can make an extraction more rewarding, but it also gives you another reason to leave before the situation becomes dangerous.
With the Halloween activities running alongside Warlord Tournament III, there are several ways to earn seasonal rewards throughout the coming weeks.
The event is live from October 29. Check the in-game event menu, plan your objectives and decide whether you’re playing for pumpkins, cosmetics or tournament rewards.
Good luck, operators. Extract alive.
Official sources
- Arena Breakout: Infinite — Official Steam announcements
- Arena Breakout: Infinite — Official website and news
Event dates and rewards are based on the published October 2026 event information. Check the in-game event pages for current requirements and availability.
