Top 10 Halloween Skins in Fighting Games

Fighting games are no strangers to creepy environments and characters. Half of the Deadly battle cast would make an ideal Halloween costume, and there are plenty of horror-themed games out there (Darkstalkers remake please!!!). But sometimes games like to go a step further and amp up the spooky seasonal atmosphere with some truly epic creepy crawly costumes.

These are the best Halloween themed skins for fighting games from Mortal Kombat to Street fighter.

As one of the most terrifying looking characters in Mortal Kombat, Mileena is a fierce fighter who shows no mercy. It makes sense that during a Halloween season on MK 1, Mileena would decide to dress up as Kannibal Killer. Her blood-covered straitjacket with broken buckles, part of the Masquerade Pack, showed she was in the fight and winning. The bottoms resemble prison pants with a fashionable touch with the mix-and-match high boots with a stylish ankle protector. Her hair adds an extra level to her look with the shaved side ponytail. Compared to other costume MK releases, this skin is one of the best costumes in the franchise. Maybe Mileena is a fan of Hannibal Lecter, because they are both meat eaters!

Mortal Kombat always brings players innovative and fresh Halloween-inspired outfits. The MK 11 Masquerade Pack includes a Halloween costume for three characters, including Jade, who is dressed as a witch. Instead of her usual green outfit, Jade’s skin is a bright witch green. She wears a large pointed witch hat with feathers and a bird skull. She wears a matching dress (available in different colors) and a belt filled with witches’ potions and bird claws. In a real badass way, this costume is so detailed and realistic. Who would have thought that a serious killer and spy like Jade loved Halloween?

In the All Hallows’ Eve skin pack from MK 11, Johnny Cage transforms just in time for the full moon on Halloween night. Called ‘Beast Within’, Cage is the coolest wolf of the pack, wearing a varsity jacket with matching shades. In true Hollywood fashion, Cage was probably inspired by the 1985 film ‘Teen Wolf’. I’m sure Cage’s favorite Halloween song is Thriller!

In 2018, Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition added Halloween costumes for select fighters. Cammy got a living-death makeover. Her light blue hue contrasts with her bright white yet torn wedding dress. The details, such as her golden crown, are covered with rose tendrils that flow down her waist. Cammy dressed as an undead bride is a creative choice for the British Special Forces agent. Too bad the bride-to-be didn’t get to experience her big day.

To continue the tradition, MK 1 released a Masquerade pack for Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Mileena. Both Sub and Scorpion were inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. As terrifying as Scorpio is, his new costume adds a civilized flair with his large-brimmed sombrero and skull face paint with a matching skull mask. As a warrior who rose from hell, he is all too familiar with death.

Mortal Kombat is known for its alien and menacing characters. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns players can unlock limited edition skins for various characters. These skins can be unlocked by completing the Halloween Towers. Once the tower is completed, the player can unlock Li Mei’s Order of Darkness outfit skin palettes. Her outfit looks like ancient clothing worn by a warrior. The outfit skins are called ‘Spectral Constable’ and ‘Supernatural Police’. Both costumes feature a Chinese-inspired double-slit Cheongsam dress in green-purple and green-orange color combinations.

Bandai Namcos Tekken 8 has released a huge update with Halloween-themed items for character customization. Split into two purchasable packs, players can purchase the Grim Reaper Pack and the Seductive Pack. The Grim Reaper Pack comes with the Hooded Cloak Set and the Skeleton Suit Set. The pack also comes with a Grim Reaper Scythe as a back item. All parts of the set can be used by any male fighter in the game. The Seductive Package consists of several pieces, including a purple latex leotard, long hair, succubus wings and a devil horns headband to complete the outfit. The pieces create a succubus costume that all female warriors can wear.

Mortal Kombat 11 had several DLC skins that players could purchase to change their kombatant attire. Players could celebrate Halloween by purchasing the All Hallows’ Eve skin pack. This included Halloween costume skins for select players. Sub Zero was one of the costumed characters. His ‘Blizzard King’ skin will send chills down the spines of those who dare to confront the Lin Kuei Grandmaster. Wearing his signature blue color matched an Ice King costume. Sub Zero wears a samurai-style suit with a distinctively patterned mask that instantly turns icy cold.

Players who complete the Halloween Tower in MK1 can earn Halloween skins for Smoke. Once the tower is completed, the player can unlock the skin palettes of Smoke’s Order of Darkness outfit. Each fit features seasonal colors, such as ‘Insatiable Zombie’ with its green-purple pattern and the orange-green pattern of ‘Undead Carnivore’. Smoke’s pale, undead-looking skin is covered in open wounds and deep scratches on her face. His zombie-like appearance gives this skilled Lin Kuei assassin extra flair.

During Street Fighter 6’s Spooky Party, Fighting Pass included a number of Halloween-inspired add-ons. One of the items included in the premium pass was a giant cat zombie costume that players can use to customize the appearance of their avatar. The cute but not so cuddly cat is dressed in a Halloween-inspired clown-like costume. His outfit is filled and stitched with fluff, purple claws and orange paws. Juri’s mask has sharp, serrated teeth that are used to bite opponents. The blended eyes (one of which is a button) add to the overall creepiness of Juri, the clown zombie’s seasonal outfit.