GTA Online’s Halloween event, featuring the zombie-killing North Yankton Nightmare, has taken the gaming community by storm. Rockstar recently announced that players have already slain over 430 million zombies in just three days since the event began on October 10th. This number is well over halfway to the revised goal of 800 million zombies, which was increased from the initial target of 80 million due to the overwhelming response from players.
In addition to the zombie-killing spree, players also have the opportunity to earn rewards like the “Creepy Cat Mask” and GTA$100,000 by surviving three waves of zombies in the cemetery. The community challenge has brought back a significant number of players to GTA Online, with over 400,000 logging in at the start of the event. This led Rockstar to quickly adjust their goals as they realized that the original target would be achieved in no time. The number of unique players participating in the event has reached almost 1.3 million, surpassing the massive 800 million zombie goal.
With the event scheduled to end in the next few days, well before Halloween, it’s clear that the response has exceeded Rockstar’s expectations. The sheer popularity of anything related to “GTA” continues to amaze, even more than a decade after the last game release. Some players are even speculating that reaching 1 billion zombies slain could lead to the release of a GTA 6 trailer, showcasing the excitement and anticipation surrounding the franchise.
As the event progresses and more players join in on the zombie-killing action, it’s evident that the GTA Online community is thriving. The unexpected success of the Halloween event highlights the enduring appeal of the game and the dedication of its player base. With millions of zombies already defeated and more players joining the challenge, it’s only a matter of time before the final goal is achieved, setting the stage for future events and updates in the world of GTA Online.