Halloween: The Game
Upcoming video game
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Halloween: The Game is an upcoming survival horror video game developed by IllFonic and published by IllFonic Publishing, with Gun Interactive as co-publisher.[1][2] It is based on John Carpenter's 1978 film Halloween and is scheduled for release on September 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X and Series S.[2][3]
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| Developer | IllFonic |
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| Series | Halloween |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
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| Genres | Survival horror, stealth |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
Halloween: The Game is a stealth and survival horror game with both single-player and multiplayer modes.[4][5] The multiplayer mode is a one-versus-four asymmetrical horror mode in which one player controls Michael Myers, while four players control civilians in Haddonfield.[6][7]
As Michael, players stalk and kill civilians while using stealth and abilities such as Shape Jump to move through the map and strike unexpectedly.[2][3] Civilian players must warn residents, scavenge weapons and supplies, guide non-player characters to safety, and contact the police before time runs out.[2][8] Michael can be knocked down or detained by police, but cannot be killed.[9]
The single-player story mode is played from Michael's perspective and is designed to introduce mechanics used in multiplayer.[5] IllFonic chief creative officer Jared Gerritzen said the campaign would include events from the original film and additional story material set around that night.[5]
Premise
Development
In August 2024, Boss Team Games announced that two Halloween franchise video games were in development, including one being developed in Unreal Engine 5 with involvement from John Carpenter.[10][11] When IllFonic's game was announced in 2025, GameSpot noted that it was unclear whether it was the same project previously reported as being connected to Boss Team Games.[4]
Halloween: The Game was revealed during Gamescom in August 2025.[4][1] The game is developed by IllFonic, the studio behind licensed multiplayer horror games including Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds.[2][5] The project reunites IllFonic with Gun Interactive, with whom it had previously worked on Friday the 13th: The Game.[4]
The development team worked with Carpenter and longtime Halloween franchise producer Malek Akkad.[5] According to Gerritzen, the team designed the game as a period piece, with the visual style, dialogue, and available in-game technology reflecting the 1970s setting.[5] The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5.[1]
Marketing and release
The game was announced for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in August 2025, without a release date.[1] Its gameplay and September 8, 2026 release date were revealed during a State of Play presentation in September 2025.[2][3]
IllFonic and Gun Interactive revealed the Haddonfield Heights multiplayer map in December 2025.[8] A multiplayer overview was released in March 2026, showing Michael Myers and civilian gameplay.[6] A second map, Haddonfield Town Center, was revealed in June 2026.[12] A third map, Orange Grove Estates, was revealed in July 2026.[13]
On August 10, 2026, the official X account for Halloween: The Game confirmed[14] that the game had been refused classification by the Australian Classification Board, and as a result will not be made available to players in Australia or New Zealand. The statement claimed that the presence of a controlled substance is behind the refusal, which online commenters have speculated links to the use of marijuana in the game as a power-up that highlights Michael's present location in a match.[15]