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Rivian Rolls Out 'Spooky Swamp' Halloween Mode for R1S and R1T Through Nov. 1

The OTA release showcases Rivian’s reuse of its tech stack to create motion-triggered bayou effects controlled from the mobile app.

Overview

  • Software version 2025.38 and mobile app 3.6.0 are required, with activation via the app’s “Let’s Get Spooky” prompt while the vehicle is in park.
  • Gen 2 models receive full exterior lighting sequences and additional effects, while Gen 1 vehicles get interior music and spooky sound effects due to lighting hardware limits.
  • Exterior options include Swamp Gas, Player Piano, Bayou Blast and Scary Spirit, complemented by interior tracks such as Bayou Blues, Swampy Ambiance, Cajun Crawl and Ghostly Gloom.
  • The motion camera used for Gear Guard can automatically trigger lights and sounds when someone walks by, and overhead cabin lighting can flicker for added atmosphere.
  • The same update adds Plug & Charge at Electrify America and Ionna DC fast chargers and refines climate control, with a one-day Times Square installation running 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.