- Graves are not a tracked count: The 2026 Haunted Floating Festival tracks 9 puzzles and 10 Ghost Hunt ghosts, not graves.
- Decorative gravestones appear as theming around the island but have no official tally.
- Puzzle areas matter: Ghost Fox, Combination Pillars, Spooky Tree, Potion Brewer's Cottage, and Haunted Mansion drive progress.
- Event window: October 7 to October 31, 2026.
- Source of truth: Always cross-check in-game numbers against the official announcement.
How Many Graves? The Short Answer
Players often search for a grave count on the floating island, usually after spotting tombstone decorations near the Haunted Floating Festival puzzle zones. Here is the honest answer: the 2026 event, as described in the official announcement, does not track gravestones as a collectible or interactable category.
What the festival actually counts is summarized below. If you are trying to reach 100% event completion, these are the numbers that matter — not graves.
| Tracked Category | 2026 Count | How It Counts |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzles (returning + new Haunted Mansion) | 9 | One completion per puzzle area |
| Ghost Hunt photo targets | 10 | Photograph each ghost with the camera |
| Event duration | 25 days | October 7 – October 31, 2026 |
| Daily mystery check-ins | Daily | Log in during the event window |
| Gravestones | Not tracked | Decorative theming only |
Some community guides circulate specific gravestone numbers. Unless a grave has an interaction prompt or appears in your event quest tracker, it is scenery. Focus your counting effort on the 9 puzzles and 10 Ghost Hunt ghosts instead.
Why Players Ask About Graves on the Island
The confusion is understandable. The floating island leans heavily into Halloween visuals: tombstones, jack-o'-lantern lighting, fog, and bat silhouettes surround the puzzle zones. Three situations typically trigger the "how many graves" question.
Mansion Gravestones
- Graves cluster near the Haunted Mansion exterior
- Purely decorative in the current event
- No official tally exists
Clue-Like Objects
- Puzzle areas use environmental clues
- Players mistake props for counters
- Check for interaction prompts first
Completion Anxiety
- Collectors want a 100% checklist
- Graves feel like a missing category
- The real checklist is puzzles + ghosts
A simple rule applies everywhere on the island: if an object does not show an interaction prompt, does not appear in the event quest log, and does not react to the camera during Ghost Hunt, it is not part of the counted content.
Open the Event menu before exploring. Every countable item in the 2026 festival — all 9 puzzles and all 10 ghosts — appears in the event interface, so you always have an in-game source of truth.
What to Actually Count: Puzzles and Ghosts
Since graves are not a tracked category, redirect your energy toward the two real counters. The table below maps the major puzzle families to their role in the event.
| Puzzle Area | Type | Role in Progression |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Fox | Returning | Follow the fox's clue trail in sequence |
| Combination Pillars | Returning | Match pillar symbols to environmental clues |
| Spooky Tree | Returning | Use nearby items at the tree in clue order |
| Potion Brewer's Cottage | Returning | Brew the ingredient combination from cottage clues |
| Haunted Mansion series | New in 2026 | Room investigation, keys, and the armor quiz |
| Haunted Library | New in 2026 | Search shelves and interactive book clues |
| Ghost Hunt | New in 2026 | Photograph 10 ghosts across the island |
The 9 puzzles figure combines the returning fan-favorite puzzles from previous years with the new Haunted Mansion series introduced in 2026. Solve them all to clear the festival's puzzle counter before October 31.
For the Ghost Hunt, ghosts are spread across distinct island zones. Approach each one, aim the camera, and confirm the photo registers before moving on — ghosts can despawn if you linger too long or leave the area mid-task.
Step-by-Step: Counting Your Way to 100%
Open the Event menu
Enter the floating island through the Plaza portal or the Event menu, then review the event page to see the live counters for puzzles and Ghost Hunt ghosts.
Clear the returning puzzles first
Work through Ghost Fox, Combination Pillars, Spooky Tree, and the Potion Brewer's Cottage. These use familiar clue-following patterns and build your island familiarity.
Enter the Haunted Mansion
Complete the new 2026 mansion series: search each room, find keys and fragments, and finish the armor quiz using clues found earlier in the mansion.
Run the Ghost Hunt sweep
Photograph all 10 ghosts in a methodical loop around the island, checking corners and building interiors where ghosts are easily missed.
Verify before the event ends
Reopen the Event menu to confirm every counter is complete before October 31, 2026, and claim any uncollected rewards.
Gather common materials in the Valley before your island sessions — pumpkins, fish, hardwood, and iron ore cover most recipe and crafting checks so you never have to interrupt a puzzle run.
Completion Checklist and Common Pitfalls
Haunted Floating Festival 100% Checklist:
- Complete all 9 puzzles including the Haunted Mansion series
- Photograph all 10 Ghost Hunt ghosts
- Finish daily mystery check-ins during the event window
- Claim every reward before October 31, 2026
- Confirm the Event menu shows no incomplete counters
Common pitfalls worth avoiding:
| Pitfall | Why It Happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Counting gravestones | Halloween theming looks collectible | Check the Event menu, not the scenery |
| Missing ghosts | Some hide in interiors and corners | Sweep every building, not just paths |
| Stalled objectives | Interaction not yet triggered | Re-read the quest and repeat the last interaction |
| Tool restrictions in event zones | Event areas limit Royal Tools | Return to the Valley for mining and fishing |
| Missed deadline | Puzzles unlock in phases | Follow the unlock schedule and log in daily |
After October 31, 2026, floating island access and unfinished activities may no longer be available. Complete counters and claim rewards inside the active window.
FAQ
Q: How many graves are in the Haunted Floating Festival?
There is no official grave count. Gravestones on the floating island are decorative theming. The 2026 event officially tracks 9 puzzles and 10 Ghost Hunt ghosts instead.
Q: What is actually counted in the Haunted Floating Festival?
Three things: 9 puzzles (returning favorites plus the new Haunted Mansion series), 10 Ghost Hunt photo targets, and daily mystery check-ins running through the event window.
Q: Can I interact with gravestones for puzzles?
Only objects with an interaction prompt or a quest tracker entry count. If a gravestone shows no prompt and appears in no objective, it is scenery and not part of any puzzle.
Q: When does the Haunted Floating Festival end in 2026?
The event runs from October 7 to October 31, 2026. Complete all counters and claim rewards before access closes, since unfinished activities may become unavailable afterward.