Minecraft: Spooky Spotlight: Spooky Showcase Challenge Winners

Overview

What's New

• ▸Giro789 won Best Storytelling for a killer apocalypse story Short
• ▸TheHappyWheels won Best Add-On Showcase exploring eerie gardens and caves
• ▸Poneiiro won Most Creative Concept featuring scariest dream add-on concepts

Events

• ▸Spooky Showcase Challenge — Content creation contest highlighting Marketplace add-ons

What Players Should Know

• ▸Check out the creator YouTube Shorts for inspiration on terrifying gameplay
• ▸Visit the Minecraft Marketplace to test out the winning add-ons yourself
• ▸Consider joining the official Minecraft Affiliate Program to join future challenges

Release Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Spooky Showcase Challenge?

It was a contest where Minecraft Affiliates created YouTube Shorts featuring add-ons from the October Spooky Spotlight.

Who won the Best Storytelling category?

Giro789 won with their Short titled Don't BUY FRIENDS on the INTERNET.

How can players try the featured content?

Players can download the highlighted horror add-ons directly from the Minecraft Marketplace.

Previous Updates

1. Newest

   Domino's x Minecraft Dungeons II

   21 Oct 2026
   • ▸Domino's x Minecraft Dungeons II — Limited-time promo featuring themed pizza boxes, cosmetics, and game codes
2. #2

   Marketplace Spotlight: The Extra-spooky Edition

   20 Oct 2026
   • ▸Parasite Outbreak — Horror add-on featuring a spreading infection mechanics
   • ▸The Bloop — Deep underwater creepy adventure content
   • ▸Cave Dweller — Terrifying stalking creature add-on
   • ▸Ultimate Pale Garden — Eerie new spooky environment
   • ▸Can You Survive? — Entity escape survival challenge
   • ▸Friend EXE — Creepy companion horror experience
   • ▸Creepy Plushies — Collection of uncuddly horror items
3. #3

   Minecraft Preview 26.70.21

   20 Oct 2026
   • ▸Bedrock Preview 26.70.21 — Official Bedrock Edition testing build released