The Tower Unite Halloween event 2026 started on October 1 with patch 1.1.6.0. You earn Ghoul Coins by playing Plaza minigames, Game Worlds, the Arcade and Fishing, and you can also collect Aesthetic Remains and turn them in at the cauldron. Spend your coins at the Ghoulcery, near the center fountain, where 16 new items joined the shop. Every Halloween item from 2017 to 2025 can be unlocked during the event. However, the developers have not published an end date that I could find, so check in game before you save your grinding for later.
Summary: Tower Unite Halloween event 2026
- Started: October 1, 2026, with patch 1.1.6.0.
- Currency: Ghoul Coins, spent at the Ghoulcery.
- Earn coins: Plaza minigames, Game Worlds, Aesthetic Remains, the Arcade and Fishing.
- New shop items: 16, including a weapon, a jetpack and an umbrella.
- Returning items: all Halloween items from 2017 to 2025.
- New drops: new Collectible Catsacks from Halloween visitors and cauldron pools.
- End date: not published in the notes I found.
What Is New in Halloween 2026 (Patch 1.1.6.0)
The official patch notes from October 1 list several changes. Here is the full set:
| Area | New in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Ghoulcery | 16 new items, including a new weapon, jetpack and umbrella |
| Celebrations | Gravestone Sign (Ornate), Gravestone Sign (Obelisk) and Halloween Paper Cutouts |
| Tower Threads | Spiked Choker |
| Drop pools | New items from Halloween Visitors and the Cauldron, including new Collectible Catsacks |
| Store change | Commemorative Plate (Halloween) moved to the Ghoulcery |
The notes name these Ghoulcery items: Franky Bolts, Cobweb Veil, Bug Antennae, Spider Glasses, Cauldron Hat, Witchy Toolbelt, Mystic Lantern Pet, Flickering Wisp Pet, Wisp Flame, Mystic Lantern, Arcane Cane, Arcane Cane (Unequipped) and Rolling Dragon Egg Pet. That list adds up to 13, while the notes count 16, so three items were not named in the part I could read.
Also note that the developers announced a 55% Autumn Sale on the game alongside the update. That sale was tied to Steam’s Autumn Sale window, so check the store for the current price.
How to Get Ghoul Coins
Ghoul Coins are the Halloween currency. The notes say you can earn them in five ways:
- Plaza minigames.
- Game Worlds.
- Aesthetic Remains turned in at the cauldron.
- The Arcade.
- Fishing.
Older wiki entries add that the Casino does not pay out Ghoul Coins, and Halloween Character Visits can also give them. Those details come from previous years, so treat them as likely but not guaranteed for 2026.
The coins follow a timer system. According to the Tower Unite Wiki, the first time you earn a Unit or ticket payout in each timed period, you get one coin. The periods last 5 minutes, and they shrink to 3 minutes starting on or near October 31. The wiki says earlier years used 6 and 4 minute periods, so the rate changes between events.
Practical coin tips
- Play several games in a row. Each new period gives you another chance at a coin.
- Fish between games. Some fish carry coins as random drops.
- Do not play the Casino for coins. Previous guides say it pays none.
- Expect faster earning near Halloween. The period length drops around October 31.
The Ghoulcery Store
The Ghoulcery is where you spend your coins. The 2026 notes place it at the center fountain. In earlier years, a flying pumpkin named Gourdon stood in the Main Plaza Square, and he gave you access to the store after you completed a quest.
I could not confirm that the quest still gates the store in 2026. So visit the fountain first, and if the store is locked, try the quest below.
Three older achievements show what the shop encourages. A 2024 guide lists them:
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rich & Ghostly | Collect 100 Ghoul Coins |
| Ghoulish Spender | Buy 20 unique Ghoulcery items |
| Boo! | Open a Halloween catsack |
Because all items from 2017 to 2025 return, the Ghoulish Spender achievement may need a lot of coins. One older estimate put it at around 74 hours at a rate of one coin every four minutes, though event rates and item counts have changed since then.
Aesthetic Remains and the Cauldron
The 2026 notes tell you to collect Aesthetic Remains and put them in the cauldron to earn various items, including some of the new ones. The wiki describes a similar event called Halloween Remains, so these appear to be the same mechanic under a new name.
Here is how the event worked in the wiki:
- Frequency. It happens every 30 minutes.
- Collecting. 20 tombstones appear on the west and east beaches, and you press E to pick them up.
- Your own set. Each player has a personal set, so other players cannot take yours.
- Turning in. Hand the remains to Beelzebub’s cauldron for a random item.
- Leftovers. After the event, you can trade extra remains to King Arthritis in Celebrations.
The notes confirm that new items sit in the cauldron’s drop pool, but they do not publish the full list. So treat any complete list you see online as unverified until the wiki updates for 2026.
For another seasonal event that rewards steady daily play, see our Dinkum Spooky Event guide.
Costumed Catsack and Slime Catsack Drops
The patch notes say new Collectible Catsacks join the Halloween visitor and cauldron drop pools. The part of the notes I could read does not name them, so I cannot confirm names like Costumed Catsack or Slime Catsack, or their drop rates.
Here is what older guides tell you about Halloween catsacks in general:
- A Halloween catsack counts toward the Boo! achievement.
- In 2024, you could buy one at the Ghoulcery for 5 Ghoul Coins.
- They also dropped from Halloween remains.
Check the Ghoulcery price and your cauldron results this year, because the details may differ.
Halloween Character Visits
Character visits give you free items. The wiki says they appear every 25 minutes during Halloween, and a character stays for about 8 minutes. Talking to one gives you a random Halloween item and 5,000 Halloween EXP, and you can get more items with a 5 minute cooldown between each.
The wiki lists these spawn spots:
- In front of the Casino building.
- Behind the Arcade, in front of Dark Voyage.
- At the east and west store entrances.
- On the Boardwalk, near Franky’s Grill and at the end near the Ferris Wheel and Bumper Cars.
- On the Tower rooftop, fountain side.
Find Lil’ Pup in the Hedge Maze (Gourdon Quest)
In previous years, Gourdon asked players to find his lost puppy, Lil’ Pup. A 2024 Steam guide describes the route:
- Talk to Gourdon in the Main Plaza Square.
- Head to the great outdoors, where a giant hedge maze sits near the lighthouse.
- Stay on the right side of the maze. The left side is a dead end.
- Reach the center, where Lil’ Pup waits.
- Return to Gourdon to finish the quest.
The Ghost Pup achievement rewarded this quest in 2024. The 2026 notes do not mention the quest, so treat this route as the last confirmed layout, and check that the maze has not changed.
Other Halloween Activities
The wiki lists other plaza events and quests from earlier years. They include Ghost Hunting, Pumpkin Blast, Food Frenzy and Trick or Treat, plus quests like uncovering 10 hidden bones, finding 131 Jack-o-Lanterns and finding the haunted treasure. Because the 2026 notes do not repeat the list, expect some to return but verify them in game.
Common Mistakes
- Waiting for an end date. None is published, so do not save the grind for the last week.
- Playing the Casino for coins. It historically pays none.
- Trusting catsack names. I could not verify Costumed or Slime Catsacks.
- Using an old maze route blindly. Confirm the quest still exists.
- Skipping the cauldron. It has new items in its pool.
Conclusion
Tower Unite’s Halloween 2026 gives you a month of coin farming, cauldron drops and returning cosmetics from every year since 2017. Earn Ghoul Coins through minigames, fish and remains, and then spend them at the Ghoulcery by the fountain. Everything here is accurate as of October 16, 2026, and the developers may add details or extend the event.
FAQs
When did Tower Unite Halloween 2026 start?
It started on October 1, 2026 with patch 1.1.6.0.
How do I get Ghoul Coins in Tower Unite?
Play Plaza minigames, Game Worlds and the Arcade, fish, or turn in Aesthetic Remains.
Where is the Ghoulcery?
The 2026 notes place it at the center fountain.
What is new in patch 1.1.6.0?
It adds 16 Ghoulcery items, new Celebrations and Tower Threads items, and new Collectible Catsacks in drop pools.
Where is Lil’ Pup in the hedge maze?
In 2024, Lil’ Pup waited in the center of the hedge maze near the lighthouse, and the right side led there.
When does the Tower Unite Halloween event end?
I found no published end date for 2026.
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