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Halloween Game Sets Sept. 8, 2026 Release After First Gameplay Reveal

First gameplay debuted at Sony’s State of Play, confirming a 2026 multi-platform launch.

Overview

  • The officially licensed title from IllFonic and Gun Interactive launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 8, 2026.
  • The package includes a standalone single-player story told from Michael Myers’ perspective alongside dynamic asymmetrical multiplayer matches.
  • Players controlling Michael can use the “Shape Jump” ability to appear unexpectedly, and while he cannot be killed, coordinated police presence can detain him.
  • Civilian players can warn townsfolk, gather weapons and supplies, guide NPCs to safety, and call the police, with the option to face Michael solo against bots.
  • IllFonic highlights collaboration with franchise stewards Malek Akkad and Ryan Freimann; despite one report claiming PS5 exclusivity, official materials list PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, and coverage notes IllFonic’s prior Friday the 13th servers shut down in December 2024.