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Michael’s Zombies’ seasonal Halloween mission introduces an intricate treasure hunt across multiple zones, requiring players to locate glowing gourds, operate upgrade stations, and decipher cryptic combinations. This walkthrough outlines essential steps and hidden item coordinates for securing seasonal rewards.
Acquiring the Arcane Symbol in Michael’s Undead Encounter




Securing the Arcane Symbol involves activating the weapon enhancement station on the Haunted Nights 2024 stage. Eliminate seven chromatic squash targets to enable the upgrade terminal near the initial spawn zone. After modifying arms for 4,500 currency, exchange the empowered firearm with the wandering vendor to obtain your mystical token.
Rune Acquisition Sequence:
- Load into Haunted Nights 2025
- Neutralize all spectral gourds within the environment
- Accumulate minimum 4,500 credits through undead elimination
- Descend to subterranean chambers adjacent to starting position
- Enhance equipment and barter with nomad trader
- Collect your arcane insignia
Chromatic Gourd Coordinates




| Hue | Zone | Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Violet | Underground lever sector | Ascend staircase looking right |
| Onyx | Church cliffside | Descend from chapel, aim at cavern |
| Amber | Church graveyard | Behind sepulchral grounds |
| Ivory | Elevated terrain | Follow ascending path, veer right |
| Viridian | Residential district | Westward from unlockable sector |
| Goldenrod | Vehicle storage | First garage beyond threshold |
| Sapphire | Spawn vicinity | Azurite residence rooftop |
Securing the Cryptic Cipher




Following rune acquisition, players must decipher ultraviolet markings across legacy maps to unlock a secured container containing the final prize.
Cipher Retrieval Process:
- Re-enter hub area post-rune collection
- Access hidden chamber via donation interface
- Secure UV attachment from nearby surface
- Install illuminator module on secondary armament
- Scour designated areas for concealed numerals
- Compile sequence and unlock containment unit
| Numerical Value | Stage | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Mark | Undead Overture | Spawn vicinity ultraviolet marking |
| Fourth Mark | Solitary Pane | Adjacent to fortified window |
| Third Mark | Colossus | Underground passage illumination |
| Second Mark | Beacon Point | Northern storage unit concealment |
| First Mark | Colossus | Control chamber adjacent surface |
Common Inquiries
Situated below starting position on Haunted Nights 2024, accessible after neutralizing all chromatic targets.
Terminal remains inactive until all gourds are eliminated. Cross-reference coordinates list for completion.
All armaments qualify, though compact sidearms simplify subsequent trade mechanics.
