Grab your torch, friend, because today we’re venturing into the darkness to discover what spooky surprises October is hiding! As someone who tends to avoid both spooky things and surprises, I might be an unexpected torchbearer for such an adventure, but Minecraft isn’t all about cute builds and cuddly axolotls. No! It’s also about taking a deep breath, counting to ten, and then opening the door of your base to discover what that hissing sound outside is. If you promise to join me on my journey, then I’ll promise to be more courageous as we delve into Spookyfest – because this year is set to be spookier than ever!

From October 4 to November 9, you can trick your friends with printable masks, treat yourself with Marketplace adventures, or test your courage with Minecraft Dungeons seasonal trials as we celebrate all things spooky, all at once! I know I just promised to be more courageous, but perhaps instead of defeating in-game creepers (Scary! Inventory losses! Explosions!) how about I devour them in cake-pop form instead (recipe here)! See? There’s something for everyone this Spookyfest, whether you want to dive into the unknown, sword in hand, or get cozy near the fire! I tell you what, I’ll stay here and warm us up some mutton steaks, and you go see what that hissing noise is…

If you prefer costumes of the non-printable variety, there are If you prefer costumes of the non-printable variety, there are two accessible costumes you can check out: a soft jumpsuit Steve, complete with additional openings to make slinking in and out of it easier, and a wheelchair accessible pig costume! There’s also something called a “Snapchat filter” coming later in October, which I’m told lets you try on costumes using just your camera. Technology today! And here was me thinking the spyglass was advanced… 

There are also recipes to try, stencils to print out, and a spooky coloring page so you can throw the craftiest Spookyfest party ever. After all those tricks, you’ll have earned yourself a treat, and what better than a book? Curl up by your fireplace (blocky or real!) and dive into Minecraft: Zombies, a new cozy scary Minecraft tale. Check out some of these new products here!

I can hear that hissing again! Is it a creeper, getting closer? Or did I just open the oven to some delicious cake-pop sponge? I hope it’s the latter, because the Minecraft Dungeons Hero Skin Pack doesn’t release until October 25, and until then I’ll have to rely on my own courage, which is as fleeting as a potion made with glowstone dust…

Don’t miss Spookyfest, between October 4 and November 9!*

*Minecraft Marketplace content requires the latest version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Minecraft Dungeons content requires Minecraft Dungeons (each sold separately). Limit 1 of each item per person/account. Spookyfest begins 10/4/22 at 10 a.m. PST and ends 11/9 at 10 a.m. PST.”