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‘Halloween: The Game’ Announced for 2026 With Nick Castle Returning as Michael Myers

The officially licensed IllFonic–Gun Interactive project pairs a Myers-led single‑player story with 1v4 multiplayer, built in Unreal Engine 5 under John Carpenter’s oversight.

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Michael Myers from Halloween
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New HALLOWEEN Video Game Announced For 2026 Release; Michael Myers Stalks His Prey In First Trailer

Overview

  • Original Shape actor Nick Castle performed motion capture for Michael Myers to capture the character’s signature movement and presence.
  • Doctor Samuel Loomis appears with Colin Mahan reprising the 2018 film voice, with Donald Pleasance’s family involved to approve the likeness.
  • Modes include a standalone story played as Michael Myers, offline matches with bots, and online 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer set in Haddonfield.
  • The game emphasizes authenticity with multiple maps and recreated 1978 locations, plus dynamic systems where townsfolk call police and Civilians can arm and direct NPCs.
  • Developed in partnership with rights holders Compass International Pictures and Further Front, the title targets PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026, with PollardStudio assisting on single‑player and cinematics.