IllFonic reveals Halloween: asymmetric multiplayer with solo story

IllFonic has revealed Halloween, a new horror title built around John Carpenter’s iconic 1978 film. The game, planned for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, will blend asymmetric multiplayer chaos with a substantial standalone single-player story. Michael Myers will be the central threat controlled by a player, while a team of civilians and, in some modes, AI and NPCs will attempt to survive, warn the town, and in some circumstances confront the killer. The project is scheduled for release in 2026, with Carpenter and producer Malek Akkad involved in the development and Compass International Pictures providing support, and Pollard Studio contributing to the expanded single-player component.

In its core multiplayer framework, Halloween is designed as a 1 versus many experience. One player embodies Michael Myers, stalking through the town of Haddonfield and pursuing the civilian cast. The other players take on civilian roles, working together to alert residents, gather makeshift or real weapons, and find ways to slow Myers down or outsmart him. The civilian players can also command NPCs to assist in defense or distraction, creating a layer of strategy beyond simple evasion. In...