Hey Poptropicans! We've got news of a side quest, a Squid Game takeover, Cinder's punk rock glory, and fan art stories. Let's fire away!

It seems the Halloween surprise we've been waiting for may not be the return of Zomberry Hero, but something completely new and involving the Baron! According to the Pop Creators' Blog, "The Baron's headed on an adventure and rumor has it, you're the prime candidate to come along." They even shared this stunning Pop portrait of the Baron with Ack, the monkey and first mate! Nice touch with the monkey wrench.

With the Baron here only until the end of Red October, and the mention of the Halloween surprise, it seems likely we'll get to play this upcoming side quest sometime this month. Plus, unlike Rumpel's Challenge, the adventure will be available to all players!

Stay tuned for more news of the Baron's latest tricks and treats. For now, enjoy the Red October skies and all the fun stuff aboard the big airship!

Turns out there are bloodier shenanigans than the Baron on Poptropica, and they involve a much-hyped Netflix show! The Pop Creators have advanced from simple Squid Game memes to recreating its deadly world in the game itself, as seen in their latest TikTok clip:

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Squid Game but make it ✨Poptropica style✨ Y'ALL GOTTA BE SQUIDDING ME IF YOU SAY YOU'RE NOT DOWN 🦑👀 #foryou #gamertiktok #poptropica #fyp

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While Squid Game with its firing squads is not made for children, Poptropicans of all ages can still appreciate this kid-friendly tribute that takes the Gamer Clubhouse to a whole new level with its stacked beds and coffins. As for the prize: how about 45.6 little glowing bunnies?

Speaking of fiery tales, remember Cinder's iconic transformation from Fairytale Island? Poptropica shared a clip of the punk rock princess on TikTok a couple months ago, and now, it's available as a YouTube short:

Wrapping up this post is a series of posts shared on Poptropica's Instagram stories, including an answer box to share about your Halloween 'fit, as well as tons of fan art. Enjoy!

Remember: Two more weeks until the PHB's Halloween Costume Contest closes on Friday, October 29! Get your grim grooves and whimsical whooshes going strong, and see you in the next one! 👻🎃

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