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IllFonic Unveils Halloween Game for 2026, Blending Single-Player Story With 1v4 Multiplayer

John Carpenter consults on the campaign with original Michael actor Nick Castle returning.

Overview

  • The first trailer confirms an asymmetrical 1v4 setup with one player as Michael Myers hunting three civilians alongside a standalone single-player mode.
  • The story campaign is rooted in the 1978 film, placing players in Michael’s perspective from his escape at Smith’s Grove to his arrival in Haddonfield.
  • Creative input comes from John Carpenter and franchise steward Malek Akkad, and Nick Castle reprised Michael via performance and motion capture for authenticity.
  • Period-driven mechanics include cutting phone lines to block police calls, NPC townsfolk responses to danger, and the option to play matches offline with bots.
  • The game targets PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for a 2026 release, while Miramax Television continues developing a separate series based on the 1978 mythology.