8-Bit Month was an 8-Bit themed, month-long event that began September 1, 2013 and ran through October 7, 2013. During the event, Free Realms featured 8-Bit inspired content updates. According to Free Realms Producer Steve "Shock" George, the 8-Bit Month event will be treated as a holiday, and all 8-Bit inspired content introduced during 8-Bit Month may possibly return in 2014.