Every October welcomes a flurry of cosplay inspired by Halloween. This article gathers the most striking looks rooted in famous games and films, offering a vivid tour through the season’s best costumes.
Diva and Mercy from Overwatch by AshenReina and Torie
In games with extra character skins, holiday outfits are a common delight. Overwatch players often swap Mercy for festive attire, and Torie pushed the idea further by presenting her heroine in a witch costume, joined by AshenReina as Diva in a matching mood. The collaboration adds a playful twist to an iconic duo.
Photographer – Milligan.
Miss Fortune from League of Legends by KamikoZero
KamikoZero reimagined Miss Fortune by drawing on the game’sBe Witch skin, known officially as Bewitching, which first appeared four years ago. The cosplay builds on that established look to celebrate the witchy aesthetic in a fresh, dedicated interpretation.
Photographer: Sofia Chatskaya.
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Photo shoot based on the game Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight pits killers against survivors in an asymmetric horror setting. The range of antagonists includes both original characters and famous horror villains, such as Ghostface from Scream. In this photoshoot, Dwight Fairfield is portrayed by Dtopaz, Kate Denson by Adamae, and Michaela Reid by CheshireFox. Ghostface is represented by Solidus3D, Meg Thomas by Onyxia Sophinicum. A separate piece covers the latter character in detail.
Photographer – Sora.
Ghostface from Valeria Chimera’s Scream series
The Scream theme continues with Valeria Chimera’s take on Ghostface, showcasing a bold female rendition that heightens the franchise’s iconic menace.
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Photographer information appears alongside the work, highlighting the collaboration behind the shot.
Vera Nair from Identity V by Ilona Bugaeva
Identity V dives into a mobile horror world with a lineup of survivors and killers. Vera, a perfumer among the survivors, was interpreted by Ilona Bugaeva, also known as Sladkoslava, wearing the Bloody Bride outfit for a chilling Halloween vibe.
Photographer: Tim-Tim.
Kafka from Honkai: Star Rail by Zhenya Zhuk
Honkai: Star Rail, a newer hit from the creators of Genshin Impact, has captivated many fans. Among its heroines, Kafka quickly became a standout. Zhenya Zhuk adapted her look to fit a Halloween theme, and a separate article features an interview that dives into her portrayal.
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Photographer: Tim-Tim.
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Mad Moxie from Borderlands 3 by Daria Rooz
Mad Moxie debuted in Borderlands’ story expansions and has returned in every main entry. Daria Rooz has embodied this character more than once, and for Halloween she presented Moxie dressed as a mummy, adding a fun twist to the iconic guide of the Borderlands universe.
Photographer – BY Photo+. Retouching device – KIRA.
Slavya from Endless Summer by Elena Kyalviyainen
Russian visual novel Endless Summer remains a holiday favorite in cosplay circles. Before Halloween, Elena Kyalviyainen offered a festive take on Slav, one of the potential love interests of the title’s lead character Semyon.
Photographer: Igor Fedotov.
Ghost hunter from the film Ghostbusters: Answer the Call by Victoria Kaminskaya
The 2016 Ghostbusters reboot isn’t widely loved, yet its female leads continue to spark cosplay interest. Victoria Kaminskaya joined the lineup, portraying a Ghostbusters hunter, with ongoing developments in the virtual reality space hinting at a future game adaptation. Photographer – Shilen.
Photographer information follows the shoot credits.
Hagga Wagga and Kissy Missy from Poppy Playtime by DarLes and Elizaveta Mosienko
The success of Five Nights at Freddy’s pushed indie games toward creepy toy themes, culminating in Poppy Playtime in 2021. DarLes and Elizaveta Mosienko crafted cosplays of Hugga Wagga and Kissy Missy, characters who fans encounter through the eerie factory setting of the game.
Photographer: RMEGusta.
Ghostface from the Scream series by Onyxia Sophinicum
Onyxia didn’t stop at playing a victim in Dead by Daylight. She also embraced the Ghostface persona from Scream in a bold female-inspired rendition. The ensemble suggests a thrilling Halloween mischief with a touch of menace. Omi portrays Rebecca, while Stacy’s costume is by Adamae.
Photographer credits accompany the scenes.
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Source: VG Times