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'''Spookality 2025''' is an upcoming iteration of an annual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween Halloween]-themed VRChat [[Events|event]]. A [[World|world]] and [[Avatars|avatar]] jam were announced, alongside details<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/spookality-2025-jam "Spookality 2025 Jam!"] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''. Dated September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref> for the jam.
'''Spookality 2025''' is an upcoming iteration of an annual [[wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]]-themed VRChat [[Events|event]]. A [[World|world]] and [[Avatars|avatar]] jam were announced, alongside details<ref name="SpookalityAsk">[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/spookality-2025-jam "Spookality 2025 Jam!"] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''. Dated September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref> for the jam.


==Overview==
==Overview==
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
Spookality 2025 marks the 9th edition of the event, and like previous years, a world and avatar jam accompanying it. The post announcing the event went live on September 17th, 2025, describing all details, rules and prizes. Within the post, included an "opening sequence".
Opening sequence for Spookality 2025:
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">Strasz 4:23 AM: Hey man, I know it's late but I saw you on Slack. I'm guessing you saw it?


Tupper 4:27 AM: Why'd you wake me up? It's the third time…
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! <code>Strasz 4:23 AM: Hey man, I know it’s late but I saw you on Slack. I’m guessing you saw it?</code>


Strasz 4:28 AM: I know. I've received, like... a hundred messages? More, maybe? Discord broke, it's just showing me random numbers and question marks.
<code>Tupper 4:27 AM: Why’d you wake me up? It’s the third time…</code>


Tupper 4:30 AM: Me too. Everything's up, though? I can just go back to sleep. I don't know why you're worried.
<code>Strasz 4:28 AM: I know. I’ve received, like… a hundred messages? More, maybe? Discord broke, it’s just showing me random numbers and question marks.</code>


Strasz 4:31 AM: Yeah, things are working, it's just that, like, they're all in there.
<code>Tupper 4:30 AM: Me too. Everything’s up, though? I can just go back to sleep. I don’t know why you’re worried.</code>


Tupper 4:34 AM: All of them, yeah. It's probably just a bug.
<code>Strasz 4:31 AM: Yeah, things are working, it’s just that, like, they’re all in there.</code>


Strasz 4:36 AM: Every other world is empty, just like last night. Literally zero people.
<code>Tupper 4:34 AM: All of them, yeah. It’s probably just a bug.</code>


Tupper 4:40 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Strasz 4:36 AM: Every other world is empty, just like last night. Literally zero people.</code>


Strasz 4:41 AM: Huh, didn't you just get up?
<code>Tupper 4:40 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 4:41 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Strasz 4:41 AM: Huh, didn’t you just get up?</code>


Strasz 4:42 AM: Where?
<code>Tupper 4:41 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 4:42 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Strasz 4:42 AM: Where?</code>


Strasz 4:43 AM: Are you lagging or something? What's going on?
<code>Tupper 4:42 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 4:50 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Strasz 4:43 AM: Are you lagging or something? What’s going on?</code>


Tupper 4:55 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 4:50 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Strasz 4:56 AM: okay seriously what's going on?
<code>Tupper 4:55 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 5:01 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Strasz 4:56 AM: okay seriously what’s going on?</code>


Tupper 5:23 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 5:01 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 5:50 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 5:23 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 6:01 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 5:50 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 6:21 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 6:01 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 6:50 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 6:21 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 7:01 AM: I'm there too.
<code>Tupper 6:50 AM: I’m there too.</code>


Tupper 7:02 AM: I'm there too.</div>
<code>Tupper 7:01 AM: I’m there too.</code>
</div>
 
===World and avatar jam===
<code>Tupper 7:02 AM: I’m there too.</code>
Spookality 2025's world and avatar jam begins on September 22, 2025, and ends on October 13, 2025. Winners of the jam will be announced and showcased on October 20, 2025.
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==Details==
 
===Dates===
Submissions for the jam will begin on September 22nd, 2025 and close on October 13th, 2025. Submissions will begin being judged for the next couple days. The winners of the jam will be announced on October 20th. 
 
===Theme===
====Avatars====
The theme of this jam is:<ref name="SpookalityAsk" />
 
* '''Analog Horror'''
 
Submissions will be judged in the following categories:
 
* Performance: Must be Medium or better on all platforms (PC, Android, and iOS)
* Style / Aesthetics: Is this a good-looking avatar?
* Extra Features: Bonus points for face tracking, desktop arm, etc.
 
In addition to the judging criteria, all submissions are required to be [[Platforms|cross-platform]] (PC, Android & iOS), and must be uploaded after the start of the jam.
 
====Worlds====
The theme of this jam is:
 
* '''Shifting Shadows'''
** Create short, replayable horror experiences that never unfold the same way twice.
 
Submissions will be judged in the following categories:
 
* Replayability: How replayable is this world? Is it fun to play or explore multiple times in a row?
* Technical Execution: Is this world free of technical bugs?
* Horror / Spooky theme: Was this world thematic for Halloween?
* Overall Experience
 
In addition to the judging criteria, all submissions are required to be cross-platform (PC, Android & iOS), and must be uploaded after the start of the jam.
 
===Prizes===
 
The prize for the avatar category winners are:<ref name="SpookalityRules">[https://hello.vrchat.com/spookality-2025-rules "VRCHAT SPOOKALITY 2025 CONTEST"] on ''[[hello.vrchat.com]]''. Dated September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.</ref>
 
* Top 10 avatars receive:
** A one-year gift subscription to VRC+ (split up to 4 people, if on a team.)
** Spookality 2025 [[Badges|badge]]
** Fast-tracked into the [[Avatar Marketplace]] Seller Program (if they’re not already in it)
***Featured in a special Avatar Marketplace row.
 
The prize for the world category winners are:
 
* Top 10 worlds receive:
** A one-year gift subscription to VRC+ (split up to 4 people, if on a team.)
** Spookality 2025 badge
** Fast-tracked into the [[Creator Economy]] program (if they’re not already in it)
** World Row feature
 
All other winners will be considered to be featured in the Spookality World Row – although they will be featured after the top 10 winners.
 
==Jam winners==
===Avatars===
To be announced.
 
===Worlds===
To be announced.


==See also==
==See also==
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Spookality 2025 is an upcoming iteration of an annual Halloween-themed VRChat event. A world and avatar jam were announced, alongside details[1] for the jam.

Overview

Spookality 2025 marks the 9th edition of the event, and like previous years, a world and avatar jam accompanying it. The post announcing the event went live on September 17th, 2025, describing all details, rules and prizes. Within the post, included an "opening sequence".

Opening sequence for Spookality 2025
Strasz 4:23 AM: Hey man, I know it’s late but I saw you on Slack. I’m guessing you saw it?

Tupper 4:27 AM: Why’d you wake me up? It’s the third time…

Strasz 4:28 AM: I know. I’ve received, like… a hundred messages? More, maybe? Discord broke, it’s just showing me random numbers and question marks.

Tupper 4:30 AM: Me too. Everything’s up, though? I can just go back to sleep. I don’t know why you’re worried.

Strasz 4:31 AM: Yeah, things are working, it’s just that, like, they’re all in there.

Tupper 4:34 AM: All of them, yeah. It’s probably just a bug.

Strasz 4:36 AM: Every other world is empty, just like last night. Literally zero people.

Tupper 4:40 AM: I’m there too.

Strasz 4:41 AM: Huh, didn’t you just get up?

Tupper 4:41 AM: I’m there too.

Strasz 4:42 AM: Where?

Tupper 4:42 AM: I’m there too.

Strasz 4:43 AM: Are you lagging or something? What’s going on?

Tupper 4:50 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 4:55 AM: I’m there too.

Strasz 4:56 AM: okay seriously what’s going on?

Tupper 5:01 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 5:23 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 5:50 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 6:01 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 6:21 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 6:50 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 7:01 AM: I’m there too.

Tupper 7:02 AM: I’m there too.

Details

Dates

Submissions for the jam will begin on September 22nd, 2025 and close on October 13th, 2025. Submissions will begin being judged for the next couple days. The winners of the jam will be announced on October 20th.

Theme

Avatars

The theme of this jam is:[1]

  • Analog Horror

Submissions will be judged in the following categories:

  • Performance: Must be Medium or better on all platforms (PC, Android, and iOS)
  • Style / Aesthetics: Is this a good-looking avatar?
  • Extra Features: Bonus points for face tracking, desktop arm, etc.

In addition to the judging criteria, all submissions are required to be cross-platform (PC, Android & iOS), and must be uploaded after the start of the jam.

Worlds

The theme of this jam is:

  • Shifting Shadows
    • Create short, replayable horror experiences that never unfold the same way twice.

Submissions will be judged in the following categories:

  • Replayability: How replayable is this world? Is it fun to play or explore multiple times in a row?
  • Technical Execution: Is this world free of technical bugs?
  • Horror / Spooky theme: Was this world thematic for Halloween?
  • Overall Experience

In addition to the judging criteria, all submissions are required to be cross-platform (PC, Android & iOS), and must be uploaded after the start of the jam.

Prizes

The prize for the avatar category winners are:[2]

  • Top 10 avatars receive:
    • A one-year gift subscription to VRC+ (split up to 4 people, if on a team.)
    • Spookality 2025 badge
    • Fast-tracked into the Avatar Marketplace Seller Program (if they’re not already in it)
      • Featured in a special Avatar Marketplace row.

The prize for the world category winners are:

  • Top 10 worlds receive:
    • A one-year gift subscription to VRC+ (split up to 4 people, if on a team.)
    • Spookality 2025 badge
    • Fast-tracked into the Creator Economy program (if they’re not already in it)
    • World Row feature

All other winners will be considered to be featured in the Spookality World Row – although they will be featured after the top 10 winners.

Jam winners

Avatars

To be announced.

Worlds

To be announced.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Spookality 2025 Jam!" on ask.vrchat.com. Dated September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  2. "VRCHAT SPOOKALITY 2025 CONTEST" on hello.vrchat.com. Dated September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

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