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IllFonic and Gun Interactive Announce Halloween: The Game for 2026

The adaptation pairs a 1v4 stealth multiplayer design with a dedicated single-player story built in Unreal Engine 5.

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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

  • The officially licensed project draws directly from John Carpenter’s 1978 film, with Carpenter serving as executive producer and the team emphasizing faithful locations, music, and atmosphere.
  • Players can take the role of Michael Myers or Haddonfield civilians across multiple maps, with online asymmetrical play, an offline bots mode, and a single-player story that puts you in Michael’s shoes.
  • IllFonic leads development with co-publishing support from Gun Interactive alongside Compass International Pictures and Further Front, while PollardStudio assists on the single-player campaign and cinematics.
  • Doctor Samuel Loomis is included using the 2018 film’s voice actor Colin Mahan, with cooperation from Donald Pleasence’s family and use of approved likeness materials.
  • The reveal trailer premiered during the Future Games Show, the official site and Steam page are live, and the game is slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026.