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🎃 The Secret Neighbor Halloween Update 2023 is Here! 🎃

[h3]In the eerie night, secrets take flight,
The Taxidermist lurks in the pale moonlight.
With Quentin by your side, explore with grace,
In the Halloween update, a thrilling chase!
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[h2]Happy Helloween to you from our crew![/h2]

Boo, everyone! Our favorite season has come, as well as the Halloween Update for Secret Neighbor, and oh boy, do we have a bag full of treats for you. 🍭🦇

Check out the new trailer for more: Note: (Full patch notes for update can be viewed at bottom of article)
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[h3]🕯️Graphics get into the spooky spirit![/h3]
We've revamped the art style, bringing it even closer to the eerie aesthetic of Hello Neighbor 2. Now, maps and items will send shivers down your spine as they more closely resemble their counterparts from Raven Brooks!



[h3]🕵️‍♂️ New Explorer: Quentin. [/h3]
Prepare to investigate the depths of the haunted house alongside Quentin, the intrepid journalist from Hello Neighbor 2! With his keen investigative skills, Quentin is the master of finding those elusive basement keys and sneaking out of the Neighbor's hideout.



[h3]🦉The scariest Neighbor on the block: Taxidermist.[/h3]
Meet our newest Neighbor, the only Taxidermist, straight from Hello Neighbor 2. Unlike Mr. Peterson, Otto is a creature of a different fur! 🦨 Armed with a spine-tingling "Sonar," this skillful hunter will track down any unwanted guests with ease.



[h3]☂️🤸 Glide and bounce in Secret Neighbor![/h3]
Seems like it’s about to rain: hold on to your umbrellas! Wait, what? We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we did it: you now can glide using an umbrella! Escape from tricky situations in a boo-tiful way or jump higher and move around maps with greater ease and enjoyment.



[h3]🎮Improved Game Performance and VFX 🎮[/h3]
Thanks to some new internal methods, we've managed to cast away the performance gremlins that used to haunt your gameplay. Get ready for smoother gaming and visuals that will give you goosebumps.

[h3]📺UI Modes [/h3]
Customize your in-match HUD with the new UI modes. Choose from Full, Default, Minimal, or Disabled - whichever helps you keep your cool in the heat of the chase.

[h3]👁️Free Spectator Mode [/h3]
Fancy a different perspective? The new Spectator Mode allows you to fly around the map and watch other players' spine-tingling shenanigans as you see fit.

[h3]🌟Leaders' Inspiration[/h3]
Leaders' Inspiration ability now decreases the time it takes to recover from a knockdown. Those leadership skills just got spookier!

[h3]👦Stamina for explorers[/h3]
Explorers now need to keep an eye on their stamina when throwing items. Deplete all that precious energy, and you won't be able to throw items or sprint for a short while, which is a scenario you don’t want to find yourself in with the Neighbor on your tail…🏃‍♂️

[h3]🧛‍♂️💃New Skins and Emotes[/h3]
Get ready to strut your stuff with three new dances and one exciting emote. And remember to dress up with our fresh batch of skins for the ultimate Halloween look!



There you have it, our Halloween treat for all of you brave Halloween souls! We hope you enjoy the Update as much as we do! So summon some courage and embark on your quests!

Happy hunting! 🔑

Till next time!
tinyIra, tinyJames, Hologryph, & Eerie Guest

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Full Patch Notes
Version - 1.6.0.0 - Steam

Secret Neighbor: Halloween Update 2023

Higlights:
  • Eerie aesthetic of Hello Neighbor 2 is now in Secret Neighbor with visual overhaul.
  • New explorer: Quentin 🕵️‍♂️
  • The scariest Neighbor on the block: Taxidermist 🦉
  • Glide and bounce in Secret Neighbor with umbrella and trampolines ☂️🤸
  • Improved Game Performance and VFX 🎮
  • New UI modes: choose from Full, Default, Minimal, or Disabled HUD modes.
  • Free Spectator Mode: Play detective and spectate your pals in style 👁️
  • Low Priority Rework: for those with a penalty to their name, there's a special match in store. You'll have to brave it out solo.
  • Leaders skills got spookier: the Inspiration ability now decreases the time it takes to recover from a knockdown.
  • Daily Quests are now in the Pause Menu 📆
  • Character Selection Screen has been upgraded.
  • Explorers now need to keep an eye on their stamina when throwing items.
  • Map 5 has been reworked: we opened up the first key zone and moved all zones one forward.
  • Get ready for Halloween with New Skins and Emotes 🧛‍♂️💃



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321680/Hello_Neighbor_2/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/859570/Secret_Neighbor_Hello_Neighbor_Multiplayer/

Halloween Update Date Reveal! New character from Hello Neighbor 2

[h3]🚪 Uncover the mystery lurking behind that door... because a new curious adventurer knocking in for Halloween! 🎃[/h3]

Check this out: https://youtu.be/6mw1YCIzCJM

They say curiosity killed the cat, but we say it just made Quentin - the first explorer character in Secret Neighbor since the very release. 🎉 We won't spill the beans on his tricks just yet, but we could definitely spill something else.



[h3]📅 SAVE THE DATE: Quentin drops in on October 26th![/h3]

🔎🎃 What are you waiting for the most from the Update so far? Let us know!

Hologryph & TinyIra


Till next time!
tinyIra & Hologryph

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Secret Neighbor meets Hello Neighbor 2? New Character REVEAL!

[h3]Our ghastly guest came straight from Hello Neighbor 2 to join Halloween Howl in Secret Neighbor! [/h3]

Are you ready to uncover the mystery? Here's a small hint: a new Neighbor seems to be obsessed with wooden ducks. 👀



[h3]Hide, seek, and shriek as the Taxidermist stalks the Halloween streets of Secret Neighbor. 🎃[/h3]

https://youtu.be/yyxb-EYPcjI

Do you have any thoughts on what his abilities are going to look like? Let us know in Discord!

Hear from you soon!

🎃 Stay tuned for more sinister surprises as we unearth more secrets! 🎃

Till next time!
tinyIra & Hologryph

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BIG HALLOWEEN UPDATE with visual overhaul and MORE?!

[h3]👻🪦 Witches brew and secrets anew, in October we're coming for you! [/h3]

Check out a sneak peek on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/dFowu5NFJXA

[h3]Get ready to dive into the spookiest Update of the year because Secret Neighbor is brewing up a Halloween surprise! [/h3]

🕵️‍♂️ We won't spill all the pumpkin spice just yet, but here's a little teaser: We're creeping in with not one, but TWO new characters in a single Update! 🎉 CAN YOU GUESS WHO?

🖼️ Not only do the new characters join the game, but a hauntingly familiar graphics style is also in store. From the darkest corners to the eeriest hallways, Secret Neighbor and Hello Neighbor 2 are now even more united in their spooky art style! 🎨🏠



🎃 Stay tuned for more sinister surprises as we unearth more secrets! 🎃

Till next time!
tinyIra & Hologryph

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Take part in the community event and get the full set for the Neighbor in game!

Hey Hey, everyone!

This summer has been full of surprises, and we want to keep it coming! Are you ready to gather your rescue squad and showcase your camp spirit again?

[h3]Take part in the Secret Neighbor "Tales of the Enchanted Forest" community event taking place in our Discord & get your treats as sweet as freshly fried marshmallows. 🏕️[/h3]



🎵 This event involves two parts, and our first stop is Mythical Melodies Madness. Gather 'round, you sneaky campers, because we're aiming for 300 short videos of you busting out the Secret Neighbor dances and emotes accompanied by your favorite music.

[h3]Your moves will shake the Enchanted Forest and summon one of the skins to the Secret Neighbor shop, priced at just one coin![/h3]

[h3]Rules are simple:[/h3]
  • 📹 Upload a short video with any dance(s)/emote(s) accompanied by your favorite tune to ⁠contest_submissions on our Discord server, one video per person. Don’t forget to keep it short and sweet.
  • Tell your rescue squad about the event so we can reach our magical number faster.
  • That’s it! You can read more about the rules here ⁠contest_instructions and discuss the event in ⁠contest_discussions.

We will announce the reward and reveal the second part of the event shortly!

See you soon, and let’s shake it up!