We break down everything known so far after the Halloween release date was revealed to be September 8, 2026. We look at supported platforms, gameplay details, trailers, and the latest updates from the developers.
The game, based on John Carpenter’s legendary slasher movie of the same name, puts players in Haddonfield on that fateful Halloween night as residents fighting for their lives or as Michael Myers, the masked killer on a bloodthirsty rampage.
Halloween Release Date
IllFonic will release Halloween digitally in the slightly unseasonal slot of September 8, 2026. Plenty of time to practice ahead of Halloween night, at least.
If you want a physical copy, you’ll have to wait until October 6, 2026.
Halloween Gameplay
In Halloween, a team of four players takes on the roles of Haddonfield residents escaping a player in the role of Michael Myers. Myers must stalk and kill players and NPC residents alike, while the residents must escape Myers and aid those in peril.
While the game is an asymmetrical multiplayer experience first, it also features a fully single-player mode. A relief considering the perilous state of online multiplayer games.
There will be a map for the Orange Grove Estates area of Haddonfield, where the Doyles and Wallaces are from.
Halloween Story
The Halloween game is based on the events of the 1978 film of the same name, but instead of Laurie Strode and Dr. Loomis, we follow the residents of Haddonfield as they run, hide, and fight against the terror of The Shape, aka Michael Myers.
Halloween Price and Platforms
Halloween will be released on Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A physical release for PS5 and Xbox will be released on October 6, 2026 will retail for $39.99, with a Limited Collector’s Edition costing $149.99.
The Standard Edition includes a copy of the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, an exclusive poster, and advance access to the Michael Myers Clown skin and two civilian cosmetics.
The Limited Collector’s Edition includes a copy of the game, plus an exclusive Trick or Treat Studios Shape Jump variant action figure, exclusive lenticular art, an exclusive poster, advance access to the Michael Myers Samhain and Clown skins, advance access to the two civilian cosmetics from the Standard edition and two additional civilian cosmetics, and more surprises to be revealed at a later date.
Halloween Trailers
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