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Haunted Heist Discord: Join and Claim the Launch Skin

Join the Haunted Heist discord, prepare for launch, and learn how to claim the exclusive Trickster skin during the October 12–19 event. Gather your crew.

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Haunted Heist Discord: Join and Claim the Launch Skin

Join the Haunted Heist Discord Before Launch

Your next gem run could end with a teammate’s look-alike steering you straight into trouble. The Haunted Heist discord gives you a place to connect before the October 12 launch and participate in an exclusive Trickster skin event. Join the Haunted Heist discord before your crew heads into the mansion so you can plan your session and catch the claim instructions.

Haunted Heist is an online horror party game for 3–8 players, with Heisters collecting gems while opposing Tricksters sabotage their escape. That makes finding a group part of getting ready, especially if your usual gaming friends need another person or two.

The launch promotion uses the Discord invite code ScxbhNdk5W. Keep that code handy when joining, then read the server rules and event information before posting.

Discord detailWhat to know
Launch-event invite codeScxbhNdk5W
Exclusive rewardA DLSS 5-inspired Trickster skin
Claim windowOctober 12–19, 2026
EligibilityMembers of the game’s Discord server
Game release dateOctober 12, 2026

The Haunted Heist discord was also the planned hub for June 27 beta participation and a developer Q&A. For that beta, players were instructed to react to a message in #announcements, with beta key distribution planned exclusively through the server. That was a separate event; follow the launch skin instructions for the October promotion.

Before gathering your friends, visit the Haunted Heist Steam page to wishlist the game and prepare for release. The autotroph games official website is another useful destination for the game’s launch information.

Claim the Exclusive Trickster Skin October 12–19

The launch reward is a DLSS 5-inspired Trickster skin, offered exclusively to Discord members. Its exaggerated look fits a game where your opponents can impersonate your friends, disappear, and turn a straightforward gem pickup into a panicked rescue.

Haunted Heist — Claim the Exclusive Trickster Skin October 12–19Image: Steam / autotroph games

The claim period runs October 12–19, 2026. As of October 11, launch and the reward window are still ahead, so use the time to join and get your group organized.

Joining the Haunted Heist discord puts you in the community where the skin can be claimed. During the event, follow the server’s reward instructions to complete the claim. Keep the dates separate from your planned play session: putting off the reward until everyone’s schedules line up could mean leaving it too late.

Event taskWhen to handle it
Join using the launch-event inviteBefore or during the October 12–19 window
Read the skin event instructionsBefore attempting the claim
Complete the claim in the serverDuring October 12–19
Organize your multiplayer groupAhead of your planned session

Set a reminder for the opening of the claim window, then check the event information while you have time to work through it. Avoid waiting until the closing day, particularly if your launch plans already involve installing the game, checking microphones, and coordinating several friends.

Keep the reward’s name in perspective, too. DLSS 5-inspired describes the cosmetic’s theme. Choose it because you like the appearance, and keep graphics settings decisions separate from the skin event.

The Haunted Heist discord reward is a specific launch promotion with a defined claim period. Use the event instructions rather than the old beta reaction process, and finish the claim before returning to the more pressing question: which friend gets to haunt the rest of you?

Assemble Your Crew for 3–8 Player Matches

Haunted Heist splits players into two opposing teams with different jobs. Heisters need to retrieve gems and return them to their safe room before the timer expires. Tricksters need to stop them through deception, disruption, and attacks.

Haunted Heist — Assemble Your Crew for 3–8 Player MatchesImage: Steam / autotroph games

The mansion is procedurally generated, so each round brings a different layout. Memorizing a route from one match will only get you so far; communication and navigation matter throughout the session.

Use the Haunted Heist discord to introduce yourself and connect with other players. When arranging a group, give people the details they need to decide whether they can join.

Include:

  • Your time zone and planned session time.
  • Your preferred language.
  • How many players are already in your group.
  • Whether you want a relaxed session or focused teamwork.
  • Whether you plan to use the game’s proximity voice chat.

Keep the message short enough that someone can scan it quickly. “New player, looking for a relaxed group, English voice chat, evening session” tells people more than a bare request to play.

RoleMain objectiveTools and abilities
HeistersBring gems back to the safe room before time runs outHandguns, flashlights, flares, defibrillators, and powerups
TrickstersPrevent the Heisters from completing the heistNight vision, disguises, invisibility, muting, voice swapping, and voice modulation

For your opening rounds, focus on understanding the objective. As a Heister, keep track of the return route while searching for gems. As a Trickster, learn how your abilities interact with their cooldowns before trying to chain together elaborate ambushes.

Stay close enough to support other Heisters, conserve ammunition, and communicate before rushing toward someone who appears to need help. Disguises make appearances unreliable, while voice manipulation complicates even familiar calls.

When carrying gems, prioritize getting them home. Chasing a disappearing Trickster can pull you away from the objective while the timer continues running. Let the gem carrier communicate where support is needed, and keep the team’s immediate goal clear.

Use Discord to Organize, Then Embrace Proximity Chat

Discord is useful for arranging a session, but Haunted Heist’s in-game communication is part of the match itself. Heisters rely on proximity chat, and Tricksters have abilities designed to interfere with what players hear.

Haunted Heist — Use Discord to Organize, Then Embrace Proximity ChatImage: Steam / autotroph games

Muting, voice swapping, and voice modulation give the opposing team ways to create confusion. A familiar voice can become part of the trap.

Use Discord to gather your group, then use proximity chat during rounds if you want those communication tricks to play their intended role. Agree on that choice before starting so everyone understands how the group will communicate.

Keep calls brief and useful. Tell teammates when you have a gem, need help, or are running low on ammunition. Several overlapping conversations make urgent information harder to follow, especially when a Trickster is already interfering.

Prepare Your Microphone Before the Heist

A microphone is recommended for proximity voice chat. Demo version v1.1.0 added in-game microphone selection, and the later June beta included a voice chat overhaul aimed at improving quality and reducing delay.

Check your input settings before the group starts a round. If you use several audio devices, pay attention to which microphone the game is using rather than assuming your Discord setup carries over.

Use headphones to reduce speaker audio feeding back into your microphone. Ask teammates whether they can hear you clearly, then make any adjustments before the mansion becomes noisy.

Make Trickster Abilities Work Together

Trickster abilities run on cooldowns, which makes timing important. Space out your disruptions and save an ability for a moment when it supports an ambush or interrupts a gem return.

Use deception to separate attention from the objective. A disguise can create hesitation, while invisibility gives you another way to unsettle a team moving through the halls. Avoid spending every available ability at once without a follow-up plan.

For Heisters, answer confusion with specific communication. Call out what you are carrying and where you need support. Check your surroundings before firing: wasting ammunition during a scare leaves fewer options when an actual attack follows.

Prepare for the October 12 Release

Haunted Heist launches on October 12, 2026, for Windows and macOS. The announced U.S. launch price is $7.99 during the first week, reflecting a 20% discount, with a regular price of $9.99 afterward.

Keep the launch discount and Discord skin event on your calendar as separate tasks. One concerns buying the game; the other concerns claiming a cosmetic through the community.

Launch detailInformation
Release dateOctober 12, 2026
Native platformsWindows and macOS
Multiplayer formatOnline only, 3–8 players
First-week U.S. price$7.99
Regular U.S. price$9.99
Windows minimum memory8 GB RAM
Windows storage requirement2 GB available space
Voice communicationMicrophone recommended
Steam Deck operationRuns through Proton; stated default-settings performance is 30–60 fps

Steam Deck support uses Proton to run the Windows version on SteamOS. Keep that distinction in mind when preparing a handheld session: the game has native macOS support, while its Steam Deck operation uses the compatibility layer.

For Windows, the minimum requirements include a 64-bit Windows 10 system, an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, and a GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB, Radeon RX 570 4 GB, or Intel Arc A380. Broadband internet is required for online multiplayer.

Check your hardware, microphone, and available storage before inviting everyone to play. Then use the Haunted Heist discord to coordinate a session that fits your group’s schedules.

Once you are in the mansion, keep the objective simple: collect gems, support the carrier, and return to safety before time expires. Save the post-round conversation for deciding who caused the disaster—and who gets their revenge next.

FAQ

What is the Haunted Heist discord invite code?

The launch skin promotion uses ScxbhNdk5W. Use that invite code to join the community and read the event instructions.

How do you get the exclusive Discord skin?

Join the game’s Discord server and claim the DLSS 5-inspired Trickster skin there during October 12–19, 2026. Follow the launch event’s claim instructions.

Do you need Discord voice chat to play Haunted Heist?

Haunted Heist includes proximity voice chat, and a microphone is recommended. Use Discord to organize your group, then communicate in-game to let Trickster voice abilities affect the round.

When does Haunted Heist release, and how many players can join?

Haunted Heist releases October 12, 2026, on Windows and macOS. Matches support 3–8 players in online multiplayer, with Heisters retrieving gems and Tricksters trying to stop them.

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