Grand Theft Auto Online Unveils Halloween Event with Spooky Surprises
Grand Theft Auto Online has launched its much-anticipated Halloween event, transforming the streets of Los Santos into a haunted playground filled with eerie characters and exciting limited-time rewards. This year, fans can enjoy returning Halloween classics along with new playlists and activities that promise enhanced rewards throughout October. Players can immerse themselves in the thrill of ghostly encounters and UFO sightings as they pursue unique Halloween costumes. For those seeking a chilling experience, the Slasher playlist returns, this time featuring gameplay set within a haunted submarine.
### Overview of the Halloween Event
Throughout the month, players can expect to earn increased payouts in both GTA$ and RP for participating in various Halloween-themed activities. Below is a schedule outlining the new playlists that will be introduced weekly during the Halloween Haunts 2025 event:
– October 2–8: Beast vs. Slasher
– October 9–15: Judgement Day
– October 16–22: Slasher (Ramius Submarine)
– October 23–29: Condemned
– October 30–November 5: Slasher (includes Ramius Submarine)
In addition to these playlists, players can complete weekly challenges to earn extra cash, with new masks available to unlock each week.
### Weekly Challenge Breakdown
Here’s a detailed look at the challenges and potential rewards available during the Halloween event:
| Dates | Challenge | Rewards |
|——————|————————————-|—————————–|
| October 2-8 | Survive two waves in a Survival | GTA$200,000, Brown Vintage Zombie Mask |
| October 9-15 | Complete three Taxi Fares | GTA$200,000, Weathered Vintage Mummy Mask |
| October 16-22 | Win one Adversary Mode | GTA$200,000, Brown Vintage Werewolf Mask |
| October 23-29 | Survive four waves in a Survival | GTA$200,000, Gray Jumping Spider Mask |
| October 30-November 5 | Win one Adversary Mode | GTA$200,000, Gray Hooded Skull Mask |
### UFO Sightings Return
This year’s Halloween event also marks the return of UFOs to GTA Online, along with a new alien outfit that players can earn, in addition to any previous extraterrestrial rewards they may have missed. UFO appearances are time-sensitive, requiring players to log in daily to capture sightings. While some UFOs may appear multiple times, others are available for a limited duration. To claim rewards, players must locate the UFOs, take a photograph using their in-game phone, and send it to Omega for GTA$ and RP compensation.
UFOs will be accessible from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Beginning October 30, players will have the chance to be abducted by a UFO, unlocking The Shocker melee weapon and the Grey Space Interlooper Outfit.
### Ghosts Make a Haunting Return
Ghosts are also back in GTA Online for this Halloween event, offering players the chance to obtain gear reminiscent of the famed Ghostbusters. Similar to UFOs, ghosts can only be found at specific times. Each ghost appears nightly, but players must act quickly to snap a photo before they vanish. Capturing a ghost yields GTA$20,000, while the final ghost’s image is worth a hefty GTA$50,000. Successfully photographing all ten ghosts unlocks the Ghosts Exposed Outfit and Ghosts Exposed Livery for the Albany Bingham.
### Ghost Locations and Timing
Below is a summary of the ghost locations and the times during which they are available:
| Ghost Number | Time | Location |
|————–|———————|———————————————–|
| Ghost 1 | 9:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Pacific Bluffs, atop the church or in the lake |
| Ghost 2 | 10:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Sandy Shores, in an abandoned trailer |
| Ghost 3 | 11:00 PM – 10:00 PM| El Burro Heights, on the water tower or roadside memorial |
| Ghost 4 | 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM| Grapeseed, inside an old bus |
| Ghost 5 | 1:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Vinewood Hills, atop Miguel Madrazo’s mansion |
| Ghost 6 | 2:00 AM – 1:00 AM | Raton Canyon Bridge, atop the tunnel entrance |
| Ghost 7 | 3:00 AM – 2:00 AM | Rockford Hills, atop the church |
| Ghost 8 | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM | Hill Valley Church, at a gravesite or rooftop |
| Ghost 9 | 5:00 AM – 4:00 AM | East Vinewood, on the motel balcony |
| Ghost 10 | 6:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Vinewood Bowl Stage (only after capturing the first nine ghosts) |
This year’s Halloween event in GTA Online promises to be filled with thrilling challenges, spooky encounters, and exclusive rewards, making it a must-play for fans during the haunting season.
