Blood Strike October–November 2026 Event Calendar: Free Rewards and Nightmare Trial

Blood Strike's late-October update combines Nightmare Trial, free Halloween rewards, several returning modes, new weapon skins, and a final Ranked Sprint on November 7, 2026. The most useful plan is to separate free tasks from paid gachas: rally for the free Spear, play one match each day for the MP155 skin, log in during the Gold window, then decide whether any premium weapon release is worth your budget.

Quick answer: From October 22 to November 7, prioritize the October 23 rally reward, the daily Starting Gift from October 29, the October 30–November 1 Gold login window, the October 30 Big Head Challenge, and the November 7 Ranked Sprint. Nightmare Trial and Halloween Free Draws already opened on October 20, so check those panels now instead of waiting for October 22.

Blood Strike Halloween patch artwork

The October 20 update connects Nightmare Trial, Halloween rewards, weapon releases, and the late-season Ranked Sprint.

Blood Strike event calendar: October 22 to November 7

ManaBuy Blood Strike event priority timeline

ManaBuy timeline compiled from the official Blood Strike October 20 patch notes.

Date	Event or release	What to do	Free or paid
Oct 22	AR97 – Starry Hymn Ultra / Starry Hymn Stash	Preview the live stash price and rules before drawing	Paid/randomized
Oct 23	Halloween Rally Rewards	Invite or rally eligible players for Spear – Blossom	Free task reward
Oct 23	Kar98k – Shuriken EVO	Check upgrade materials and full pool before spending	Paid/randomized
Oct 25	MP7 – Netherflame Eternal	Ascension Gacha starts at 50 Gold; read every later-step cost before continuing	Paid/randomized
Oct 29	Starting Gift	Play one match in any mode each day for MP155 – Hotblast and more	Free task reward
Oct 30–Nov 1	Pumpkins? Gold!	Log in during the window for a chance at up to 999 Gold	Free login reward
Oct 30	Big Head Challenge	Play the returning mode for Playpal – Gravity Malfunction	Free challenge reward
Oct 30	GALIL – Fright Eternal	Check the live gacha and Ghostfire Terror Saw details	Paid/randomized
Oct 31	M82 – Pumpknight	Returning cosmetic; compare with owned M82 skins	Paid/returning
Nov 3	Bizon – Mind Calculation Ultra	Inspect the Mind Calculation Stash	Paid/randomized
Nov 5	Graffiti District	Try the new map in supported SF Strike modes	Free gameplay update
Nov 6	Ran – Rave Eternal	Returning cosmetic release	Paid/returning
Nov 7	Ranked Sprint	Play during the final BR ranked week for Rank Coins and signature rewards	Free ranked rewards

Dates can use different reset hours by server. Treat the date as the start marker, then read the countdown shown in your own client.

Do these free events first

Halloween Rally Rewards: free Spear – Blossom

The rally event begins on October 23. The official notes describe Spear – Blossom as the headline free reward. Open the event panel before inviting anyone so you know which returning-player or rally conditions count. Do not assume every friend invitation advances the meter.

Starting Gift: play one match per day

Starting October 29, complete one match in any mode each day. The reward pool includes the returning MP155 – Hotblast, a dirt bike skin, a loot crate skin, and other items. Because the task is daily, completing several matches on one day may not replace a missed future day. Check the calendar after each match and claim the reward while the panel is active.

Log in from October 30 through November 1 for a chance to receive up to 999 Gold. The official wording says “up to,” so 999 Gold is the maximum possible reward rather than a guaranteed amount for every account. Open the event page and confirm whether the reward is immediate, randomized, or tied to an extra claim action.

Big Head Challenge: free Playpal

Big Head Challenge returns on October 30. Completing its activity can earn Playpal – Gravity Malfunction. Use the live mission screen to confirm whether progress comes from matches, placements, eliminations, or accumulated points.

Ranked Sprint: finish the BR season cleanly

The November 7 Ranked Sprint lands in the final week of the current Battle Royale ranked season. The official notes mention Rank Coins and signature rewards. Protect your rank first: if a mission only needs participation, avoid turning every match into a high-risk hot drop.

Nightmare Trial and Halloween Free Draws are already live

Two relevant activities began on October 20, before this October 22–November 7 calendar window. The official Nightmare Trial video lists that mode from October 20 through November 14, so the mode remains available after the Ranked Sprint date covered by this calendar.

Nightmare Trial brings a nighttime Shutter Island into War Tide. Searching and fighting earns Giggle Coins for a leaderboard. The player holding the most Giggle Coins becomes the Clown spokesperson and receives a chainsaw, while special hunting missions add more pressure. The leaderboard offers the limited emote Don't Be So Serious, ranking titles, and other rewards.

Nightmare Trial Halloween Points instruction

Collecting candy adds Halloween Points and moves the player toward the leading position.

Halloween Free Draws brings back ZERO – Odashadow. The official notes state that 150 draws guarantee the featured reward and list Sedan – Odashadow, Katana – Ronin, and an execution among the pool. “Free Draws” does not mean every player instantly receives the featured skin; use only the free chances granted by the event unless the live pool clearly shows a spend limit you accept.

How to play Nightmare Trial

Nighttime visibility changes how Shutter Island reads. Move between cover with the squad instead of following every coin marker alone. Keep one escape route when entering a building, because a player carrying many Giggle Coins becomes an obvious target.

Nightmare Trial player about to become the clown

A warning gives the leading player a short moment to prepare before the Clown transformation.

The Clown spokesperson mechanic creates a temporary power target. If your team controls the chainsaw, protect that player long enough to convert the advantage. If the enemy controls it, create space with ranged fire and force the carrier across open ground instead of taking a close fight on their terms.

Nightmare Trial chainsaw combat

The Clown can chase exposed opponents with the chainsaw, so escape routes matter before the transformation begins.

For hunting missions, agree on whether the squad is chasing the special target or preserving current coins. Splitting those goals usually produces four isolated players and no leaderboard progress.

New map and weapon balance changes

Graffiti District joins the SF Strike Map Pack on November 5 for Hot Zone, Arms Race, Weapon Master, Team Deathmatch, and Free-for-All. Its small connecting pipes can support flanks, so check side routes before repeatedly entering the main lane. Apex Arena is also added to Weapon Master, and night versions support Big Head and Nightmare Trial.

The patch improves the MP7, AUG, and Bizon in different ways. MP7 reload speed increases and Heavy Trigger gains body-part damage. AUG upper-chest damage rises from 23 to 25 with less distance drop-off. Bizon reloads slightly faster, while its 32-round RIP drum improves headshot damage and reload speed. QBZ95's armor-piercing magazine trades lower chest, abdomen, and limb damage for higher headshot damage.

VOX receives reductions to Sonic Overdrive, Sonic Grenade, and Distortion Pulse. If a previous build relied on long interference and strong turn suppression, retest it rather than repeating an old loadout unchanged.

Paid weapon releases: set a stop line first

The calendar also includes Starry Hymn, Kar98k – Shuriken, MP7 – Netherflame, GALIL – Fright, M82 – Pumpknight, Bizon – Mind Calculation, and Ran – Rave releases or returns. These are separate from the free mission track.

Before spending Gold:

Preview the exact skin and all upgrade stages.
Read the live probability, guarantee, duplicate, and reset rules.
Record the Gold already on the account.
Choose one target rather than entering every pool for the first-step discount.
Stop when the next draw exceeds the budget you set before opening the gacha.

If you only need to cover a confirmed shortfall, calculate it after checking the live in-game cost. A Gold top-up does not guarantee a randomized reward.

Blood Strike top-up: After setting a hard stop for the draw, compare Gold options on ManaBuy for the amount still missing.

Best daily route

Claim any login reward and free draw.
Check whether the Starting Gift requires today's match.
Complete the easiest free mission before entering ranked.
Play Nightmare Trial only when you have enough time for a full run and reward claim.
On October 30–November 1, open the Gold event page even if you are not playing longer matches.
On November 7, review the Ranked Sprint mission and current rank before choosing a drop route.

This route protects the short windows first and leaves premium decisions until after the free progress is secured.

Blood Strike October–November 2026 FAQ

When does the Halloween Rally Rewards event begin?

It begins on October 23, 2026. Check the live panel for the ending time and the exact rally eligibility rules.

Is Spear – Blossom free?

Yes. The official notes list it as a free reward from Halloween Rally Rewards. You still need to meet the event's rally conditions.

How do I get MP155 – Hotblast?

Starting October 29, play one match in any mode each day and claim the corresponding Starting Gift rewards. Confirm the required number of days in the live calendar.

Is 999 Gold guaranteed?

No. The announcement says players can receive up to 999 Gold during the October 30–November 1 login event. Check the live reward rules for the distribution method.

When does Graffiti District release?

The map is scheduled for November 5 in the SF Strike Map Pack and supports Hot Zone, Arms Race, Weapon Master, Team Deathmatch, and Free-for-All.

What happens on November 7?

Ranked Sprint begins during the final week of the current Battle Royale ranked season, with Rank Coins and signature rewards available through its tasks.

Final recommendation

Save the calendar, clear the short free windows, and treat every gacha as a separate purchase decision. The free Spear, MP155, Gold login, Playpal, and Ranked Sprint rewards give enough reasons to participate without entering every paid pool.