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IllFonic Reveals Halloween: The Game, a 2026 Asymmetrical Stealth Adaptation

John Carpenter’s executive producer role signals a focus on authenticity.

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Michael Myers from Halloween
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Overview

  • IllFonic announced the title with a teaser during the Future Games Show, confirming a 2026 launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Players take the role of Michael Myers or Haddonfield citizens in one‑versus‑many stealth scenarios set around the events of the 1978 film.
  • Alongside online multiplayer, the release includes a story mode and offline play with bots.
  • Development is led by IllFonic with co‑publishing from Gun Interactive and collaboration with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, with Pollard contributing to single‑player and cinematics.
  • Stealth‑driven objectives include civilians warning residents and contacting authorities while Michael can cut phone lines, with multiple maps built from authentic 1978 locations; detailed mechanics and a firm date are still unannounced.