The CONVRGENCE Halloween update 1.1 launched on October 23, 2026 and adds a pumpkin hunt across the game’s locations. You find pumpkins randomly in raids, sell them to the trader Zakharich and unlock rewards at 3, 8, 15, 25 and 40 pumpkins. The top reward, at 40, is a glowing skeleton dog skin, which players call the glowing dog skin. Rewards stay available until November 9, so you have about two weeks as of October 27. However, I could not find any source for the Night Forest cultist boss fight in your keywords.
Summary: CONVRGENCE Halloween Update 1.1
- Update: patch 1.1, launched October 23, 2026.
- Event: a pumpkin hunt with five reward tiers.
- Tiers: 3, 8, 15, 25 and 40 pumpkins.
- Top reward: the glowing skeleton dog skin at 40 pumpkins.
- Turn in: sell pumpkins to Zakharich.
- Deadline: rewards stay available until November 9.
- Not confirmed: the Night Forest cultist boss, exact reward order and platform list.
What the Halloween Update Adds
CONVRGENCE is a VR extraction shooter set in the Chernokamensk Anomaly Zone. The Halloween update scatters collectible pumpkins through its locations, and you trade them for cosmetics.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Update | Patch 1.1, Halloween |
| Launch | October 23, 2026 |
| Event | Pumpkin hunt |
| Trader | Zakharich |
| Reward tiers | 3, 8, 15, 25, 40 pumpkins |
| Top reward | Glowing skeleton dog skin |
| Deadline | Rewards available until November 9 |
The patch notes also include non-event changes. One main quest now needs 15 demons instead of 20, and some quest-object spawn chances improved.
How the Pumpkin Hunt Works
Pumpkins spawn randomly alongside regular loot. They do not sit in fixed spots, so no map of “pumpkin locations” exists. Instead, you find them while you raid.
Here is how the drops work.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Daytime raids | 1 to 3 pumpkins |
| Night raids | 1 to 5 pumpkins |
| Spawn type | Random, alongside normal loot |
| Turn-in | Sell to Zakharich |
| Progress display | Above the exit of his shop |
Because night raids give more, they pay off faster. Still, night raids may carry more risk, although the article I read does not say so.
Reward Tiers and the Glowing Dog Skin
Rewards unlock at 3, 8, 15, 25 and 40 pumpkins. The article lists the rewards but not their exact order, apart from the final one.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rewards | Car ornament, dog hat, knife skin, weapon camouflage |
| Final reward | Glowing skeleton dog skin |
| Final tier | 40 pumpkins |
| Equip | Settings, then Cosmetics |
Since the developers have not published the order of the first four rewards, check Zakharich’s progress display to see which one each tier gives. The glowing dog skin is the top reward at 40 pumpkins, so it needs the most work.
How Many Raids You Need for 40 Pumpkins
The drop ranges let you work out the fastest and slowest paths. This is arithmetic from the published ranges, not a guarantee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best case, night raids | 8 raids at 5 pumpkins each |
| Best case, daytime raids | 14 raids at 3 pumpkins each |
| Worst case | 40 raids at 1 pumpkin each |
Therefore, plan on somewhere between 8 and 40 raids. Because drops are random, most players will land in the middle. With 13 days left as of October 27, that is a manageable pace for regular players.
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Returning Players and Last Year’s Progress
If you played the Halloween event last year, your event progress carries over. However, the game will not redeem old pumpkins. If you saved pumpkins from last year, you must replace them with new finds.
The developer also says you can earn missed rewards next year. That means a missed deadline is not permanent, but you should not count on it.
Night Forest Cultist Boss: What I Could Verify
Your keywords mention a Night Forest cultist boss fight. I found no source for it. The article I read covers the pumpkin hunt only, and the game’s Steam hub text I could read stops at the 1.0 launch. As a result, I cannot describe the boss, its location or its tactics.
Here is what I can say:
- Confirmed: the 1.1 update adds a pumpkin hunt and quest tweaks.
- Not confirmed: a Night Forest cultist boss.
- Not confirmed: any boss added by the Halloween update.
If you see the boss in game, the in-game quest log or the developers’ news feed should explain it.
Platforms and Background
The article describes CONVRGENCE as a VR extraction shooter, but it does not list platforms. The Steam hub says version 1.0 launched on September 17, and the base price rose to $24.99 after the August sale. I read that in an older developer post, so check the store page for the current price.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Genre | VR extraction shooter |
| Setting | Chernokamensk Anomaly Zone |
| Version 1.0 | Launched September 17, 2026, per the developer |
| Price | $24.99 after the August sale, per an older post |
| Platforms | Not listed in the sources I read |
Tips for Finishing the Hunt Before November 9
These suggestions are my advice, based on the drop table.
- Raid at night when you can. Night raids give up to 5 pumpkins.
- Check Zakharich’s display often. It shows your progress above the exit of his shop.
- Sell pumpkins promptly. The reward unlocks happen at the turn-in.
- Equip your rewards. Open Settings, then Cosmetics.
- Start early. The deadline is November 9, and random drops can run slow.
- Do not rely on old pumpkins. The game will not redeem last year’s.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Searching for fixed locations. Pumpkins spawn randomly.
- Hoarding without selling. Rewards unlock when you sell.
- Forgetting to equip. Rewards live under Cosmetics.
- Counting on last year’s pumpkins. The game will not redeem them.
- Waiting until the last day. The hunt needs many raids.
- Expecting a cultist boss guide. I found no source for it.
Conclusion
The CONVRGENCE Halloween update 1.1 adds a random pumpkin hunt with five reward tiers, topped by the glowing dog skin at 40 pumpkins. Rewards stay available until November 9. The Night Forest cultist boss and the exact order of the first four rewards remain unconfirmed. Everything here is accurate as of October 27, 2026, and the developers may adjust the event.
FAQs
When does the CONVRGENCE Halloween event end?
Rewards stay available until November 9.
How do I get the glowing dog skin?
Collect 40 pumpkins, sell them to Zakharich and equip the skin under Settings, then Cosmetics.
Where are the pumpkins?
They spawn randomly alongside regular loot in raids. They have no fixed spots.
How many pumpkins drop per raid?
One to three in daytime raids and one to five in night raids.
Does last year’s progress carry over?
Event progress does, but the game will not redeem old pumpkins.
Is there a Night Forest cultist boss?
Not confirmed. I found no source for it.
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