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IllFonic and Gun Reunite for Halloween: The Game, Targeting 2026 Release

Rights holders Compass and Further Front back the project to keep it true to the 1978 film.

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Michael Myers from Halloween
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Overview

  • Announced at the Future Games Show during Gamescom, the title is slated for 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
  • The one-versus-many stealth format lets players become Michael Myers or Haddonfield Civilians navigating threats and objectives.
  • Players can choose a single-player story, face offline bots, or compete in online asymmetrical PvP.
  • Multiple maps recreate authentic locations from the original movie with ambience and score inspired by the 1978 classic.
  • IllFonic develops with Gun Interactive co-publishing alongside Compass International Pictures and Further Front, with John Carpenter’s executive producer role and Pollard’s single-player/cinematics work reported by some outlets.