Key facts at a glance
- Diablo 4’s Halloween event Meat or Treat is live again as of October 28, 2026.
- Infernal Butchers – hellish takes on the Butcher – roam Sanctuary during the event.
- Treasure Goblins show up more often, and special shrines join the mix.
- Blizzard promises deadly tricks alongside a chance at sweet rewards.
- No end date has been announced yet.
Meat or Treat is back
Blizzard switched Meat or Treat on with a post on X on October 28, 2026, so the event is playable right now. There is no dedicated article with a schedule or reward list yet; everything below comes from the official Diablo account. If you want a character that clears content quickly, the builds on d4guides.gg are a good place to start.
What this year’s event includes
Blizzard lists three parts for the current run:
- Infernal Butchers: infernal versions of the Butcher you can run into while playing.
- More Treasure Goblins: the loot-carrying runners appear more frequently during the event.
- Special shrines: event shrines that can play a deadly trick on you – or pay out a reward.
Blizzard has not shared exact numbers, such as how much more often goblins spawn or what the rewards are. Any official details will be added to the RaidDex news.
How the event worked before
Meat or Treat first ran in 2024. Back then, any shrine in a dungeon could trigger a surprise effect on top of its normal one – sometimes riches, sometimes a ruined run – and players could claim limited-time cosmetics by logging in. Blizzard has not said whether login rewards return in 2026. For everything else happening in Diablo 4, see the d4guides.gg news page.
FAQ
When does Meat or Treat 2026 start in Diablo 4?
The event went live on October 28, 2026, announced by Blizzard on X the same day.
How long does the Diablo 4 Halloween event last?
Blizzard has not announced an end date yet. In 2024 the celebration ran for about a week, until November 5.
What is new in Meat or Treat 2026?
Infernal Butchers, more frequent Treasure Goblins and special shrines that hand out deadly tricks or rewards.
Do I need the expansion to play the event?
Blizzard has not listed any requirement; the event is active in the live game.
Sources: Diablo on X (October 28, 2026), Blizzard News: Join a Macabre Celebration in Sanctuary (2024). As of October 28, 2026.
