You unlock the Halloween The Game Scythe as a permanent Starting Weapon in one of two ways: finish the new Scythe Progressive Challenges, or buy the 1989 Michael skin. According to Whisper of the House, the Scythe is the final reward in Progressive Challenges Collection 3/3, and you must complete earlier cards in order. You do not have to buy the skin, because the challenges are free. However, picking up a Scythe on the Tower Farm floor does not count as the unlock, and no source I opened lists the individual Collection 3/3 objectives.
Summary: Halloween The Game Scythe Challenge Requirements
- Free route: finish the Scythe Progressive Challenges, the final reward in Collection 3/3.
- Paid route: buy the 1989 Michael skin, which unlocks it immediately.
- Order: locked cards need the previous challenge first.
- Floor pickup: a Tower Farm Scythe does not unlock the Starting Weapon.
- Patch 1.2.0: lowered several other challenge goals, but none are Scythe steps.
- Not confirmed: the individual Collection 3/3 objectives.
What the Scythe Is
The Scythe arrived with the Tower Farm Terror update on October 27, 2026. The patch notes call it a new Starting Weapon, which means you choose it in your loadout before a match. That differs from a weapon you find in the world.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Scythe |
| Type | Starting Weapon |
| Added | Patch 1.2.0, October 27, 2026 |
| Free unlock | Scythe Progressive Challenges |
| Paid unlock | 1989 Michael skin |
The earlier starting weapons include the Kitchen Knife, Hatchet, Wood Axe, Pick-Axe and Pitchfork, according to AllThings.how. That page predates the Scythe, so it does not list it.
Do You Have to Buy the 1989 Michael Skin?
No. The patch notes give two routes, and one is free. You can complete the new Scythe Progressive Challenges, or you can buy the skin.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Free route | Complete the Scythe Progressive Challenges |
| Paid route | Buy the 1989 Michael skin |
| Result | The Scythe becomes a Starting Weapon |
| Wrong skin | The Halloween (2018) skin does not provide the Scythe |
The 1989 skin matches the Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers skin that IllFonic announced earlier. The announcement priced it at $9.99, although the patch notes I read do not repeat a price. Because the 2018 skin costs the same but does not unlock the Scythe, buy the right one if you choose to pay.
How to Unlock the Scythe Through Challenges
Here is the free route, based on Whisper of the House.
- Update to Patch 1.2.0. The new challenges arrive with it.
- Open Progressive Challenges. Look for Collection 3/3.
- Start with the first available card. Locked cards show “Locked — Complete Previous Challenge.”
- Finish each card in order. You cannot skip ahead.
- Complete the last card. The Scythe is the final reward.
- Equip it in your loadout. You choose Starting weapons before a match.
The guide does not list the individual objectives in Collection 3/3. As a result, I cannot give you counts or targets. Instead, read each available card in game, since every card shows its own objective.
The Scythe Progressive Challenges List
Your keywords ask for the full list. I found no source that publishes it. Here is what I could verify.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Collection | 3/3 |
| Final reward | Scythe |
| Order | Sequential, locked until the previous card is done |
| Individual objectives | Not published |
| Total number of cards | Not published |
Therefore, treat any list you see online as unverified unless it names its source and the game version.
Tower Farm Floor Pickup vs Permanent Loadout
This is the part that confuses players. You can find a Scythe lying on Tower Farm during a match. However, that pickup does not unlock the Starting Weapon, according to Whisper of the House.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tower Farm pickup | Lets you use a Scythe during that match |
| Starting Weapon unlock | Needs the challenges or the 1989 skin |
| Permanent loadout | Only after you unlock it |
The earlier announcement said you “discover” the Scythe on Tower Farm, and the patch notes say it sits alongside the new sewer escape. So the pickup and the unlock are separate things. If you want it in your loadout every match, finish the challenges.
If you want the map details too, our Halloween The Game Tower Farm Terror guide covers the sewer escape, the pumpkin challenge and the full patch.
Patch 1.2.0 Challenge Requirement Changes
Patch 1.2.0 lowered many Progressive Challenge goals. None of the changes I found belong to the Scythe collection. Mp1st and Whisper of the House list these.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alexis, “Club Crew” | Escort 30 Residents, down from 40 |
| Bob, “Bailing Out” | Escape without saving anyone 5 times, down from 15 |
| Lynda, “Gossip Girl” | 75 good skill checks, down from 100 |
| Samhain Michael, “Harvest Moon” | Reach Bloodthirst Level 3 15 times, down from 90 |
| Ghost Sheet Michael, “Are You Alright” | Interrupt 30 phone calls, down from 90 |
| 1978 Michael, “Lethal Efficiency: The Sequel” | Execute 40 stalked victims to Tier 2, down from 50 |
| Alexis, “Craftswoman” | Blind, disorient or stun Michael 20 times, down from 30 |
| Laurie, “Final Girl” | Survive the night 10 times, down from 15 |
| Laurie, “Watching the Kids” | Escort 30 Residents, down from 45 |
Mp1st notes that its old values lost their strikethrough formatting, so it read the bolded figure as the new value. Because the guides format the old values differently, check the in-game card for the exact number. In addition, the Whisper of the House guide lists new Clown Michael and other challenges without old values.
What to Do If a Challenge Will Not Complete
Whisper of the House gives a fix. If your saved count already exceeds a reduced goal but the challenge has not completed, perform one more qualifying action and recheck the card.
- Update the game. The lowered goals need the new build.
- Check the card’s count. Compare it with the new target.
- Do one more qualifying action. It can trigger the completion.
- Reopen the challenge menu. The card should update.
- Restart the game if it does not. A fresh session can refresh progress.
Which Route Should You Pick?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Challenges | Free, but you must finish earlier cards in order |
| 1989 skin | Paid, instant unlock, plus the Halloween 5 look |
| Unknown | How long Collection 3/3 takes |
Because the developers have not published the card total, I cannot say how long the free route takes. These tips are my advice. If you play often, start the challenges and see how fast the early cards fall. If you want the Scythe today, the skin is the shortcut.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating the floor pickup as the unlock. It is separate.
- Buying the 2018 skin. It does not give the Scythe.
- Skipping the order. Locked cards need the previous one.
- Trusting an unsourced list. No source publishes the objectives.
- Forgetting to update. The new challenges need Patch 1.2.0.
- Not equipping the weapon. You pick Starting weapons in the loadout.
Conclusion
The Halloween The Game Scythe unlocks as a Starting Weapon through the Scythe Progressive Challenges, the final reward in Collection 3/3, or through the 1989 Michael skin. Picking one up on Tower Farm does not unlock it. The individual challenge objectives remain unpublished, so check each card in game. Everything here is accurate as of October 30, 2026, and IllFonic may adjust the challenges.
FAQs
How do I unlock the Scythe in Halloween The Game?
Complete the Scythe Progressive Challenges or buy the 1989 Michael skin.
Do I have to buy the 1989 Michael skin?
No. The challenge route is free.
Does the Tower Farm Scythe pickup unlock it?
No. It does not count as the Starting Weapon unlock.
What are the Scythe challenges?
Not confirmed. The Scythe is the final reward in Collection 3/3, but no source lists the cards.
Does the 2018 Michael skin unlock the Scythe?
No. Only the 1989 skin does.
Did Patch 1.2.0 change the challenges?
Yes, it lowered several goals, but I found none that belong to the Scythe collection.
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