Halloween game based on John Carpenter film set for Sept 8, 2026

IllFonic and publishing partner Gun Interactive said Wednesday that Halloween, a new video game based on John Carpenter's 1978 film, will be released on September 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The release date and a gameplay trailer were revealed during Sony's State of Play broadcast, with developers and collaborators outlining an asymmetrical stealth horror experience set in the film's Haddonfield neighborhood.

The game casts one player as Michael Myers and multiple others as civilians in a one versus many survival format. According to IllFonic's announcement and the trailer, civilians must scavenge for supplies, lead nonplayer townspeople to safety, and find a working phone to contact police. As Myers, players will stalk the streets and alleys, cut phone lines to hinder law enforcement, and employ special abilities to move unseen. The trailer and developer discussion demonstrate a Shape Jump ability for Myers that allows rapid, stealthy repositioning and brief invisibility, creating a cat and mouse dynamic the studio calls central to the experience.

IllFonic said Halloween will include singleplayer story content,...