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Ready To See Your Villagers Get Spooky What' s New for ' Animal Crossing' This Halloween

By Sam Bramlett Oct. 22 2022, Published 4:27 p.m. ET Animal Crossing likes to change things up as the seasons shift and the leaves turn from green to amber. The 2022 Halloween season is upon us, and that isn't lost on Nintendo. Animal Crossing and other Nintendo games like Pokemon Go that regularly update have shifted dramatically into a celebration of our favorite October holiday. Walking around your village, you'll see Jack O'Lanterns, skeletons, spooky decorations, and characters in costume! What else is different in Animal Crossing this Halloween 2022?Article continues below advertisement

When does the ' Animal Crossing' Halloween update go live

Starting October 1st, Animal Crossing is a Halloween town! It even has Jack the Halloween Czar as the master of ceremonies leading up to the big Halloween event on October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. He sounds kind of similar to Jack the Pumpkin King from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and appears as a cloaked figure wearing a pumpkin mask. You'll find the village decorated to theme with pumpkins, spiders and witches. Just make sure you buy enough candy to prepare for the big day!Article continues below advertisementSource: Nintendo Jack is happy to be your MC, and he'll exchange Halloween gear for Lollipops You'll be able to purchase costumes in-game from Abe's shop. You can buy candy from Nook's shop for 120 bells each. The only issue is that you can only buy one piece of candy per day. On the day of Animal Crossing's 2022 Halloween event, you'll be able to go trick-or-treating with the other villagers. You'll want to make sure you're stocked up on candy. You'll need at least 15 to take full advantage of the event. You don't want to be stingy with your neighbors!Article continues below advertisement

' Animal Crossing' Halloween costumes candy and more

If you have 15 or more, you'll be able to make the most of acquiring exclusive Halloween gear for your character that you won't be able to get any other way. Luckily, if you're short on time and didn't buy candy from Tom Nook every day since the beginning of the month, there are ways to catch up. One, you can acquire candy for free by scaring villagers while dressed up as Jack the Czar of Halloween. If you give Jack two pieces of candy, he'll award you with his clothing and his pumpkin head.Article continues below advertisementSource: Nintendo By participating in the Animal Crossing Halloween 2022 event you'll get exclusive items for your Villager. Wear his get-up and talk to villagers. This will scare them into offering up a piece of candy for you. If you're still short on sugary treats the day of, then you can still get enough, or a least get close by going out and doing your own trick-or-treating. You can use the candy you acquire and re-gift it. When you give the villagers candy, you will in return receive lollipops. After giving Jack the two candies, he now only accepts lollipops that you can exchange for Halloween-themed item recipes.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Add More Ambience to Your Designs With Soundscapes in 'New Horizons' Restarting Your 'New Horizons' Island Is a Cathartic Experience That Comes at a Cost Time to Build 'Animal Crossing' Vacation Homes! Here's How to Start 'Happy Home Paradise' Latest Gaming News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.