Check out this new single player mode and maps reveal from Halloween, a 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience developed in Unreal Engine 5 and based on the iconic slasher franchise. This work in progress footage has been shared by IllFonic and edited by us. In this video, the team gives us a closer look at how matches play out, from Michael Myers' relentless stalking to his brutal executions, and the civilians' desperate attempts to survive and escape. Beyond the core asymmetric multiplayer experience, IllFonic has confirmed a dedicated single player mode that allows players to experience the terror solo against AI-controlled survivors or the Shape himself. As for the setting, the developers have revealed that the game will launch with several iconic locations from the franchise, including the classic Myers house and various interconnected areas throughout Haddonfield. The upcoming title will remind you of other asymmetric survival horror games like Dead by Daylight and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but with a unique focus on the atmosphere of the original 1978 film.
00:00 Single Player Mode
01:03 Maps
04:59 Multiplayer Mode
Description:
On Halloween night, 1978, no one is safe from Michael Myers. Become the Boogeyman or fight back against the face of evil itself in Halloween. The game plays out as a 1v4 asymmetrical horror experience. You can either step into the role of the unstoppable boogeyman, stalking victims from the shadows, or play as civilians trying to survive the night.
Gameplay Features:
Asymmetric Multiplayer Experience: The game is fundamentally designed as an asymmetrical horror game where players can choose to take on the role of the killer or play as survivors.
Iconic Playable Characters: Players will be able to step into the shoes of the legendary slasher Michael Myers, alongside other iconic characters from the original 1978 franchise.
Direct Collaboration with Carpenter: The title is being developed in close partnership with the franchise's rights holders, including direct input and consultation from horror legend John Carpenter.
Relive the 1978 Classic: The core gameplay focus is designed to let players either run from or roleplay as the classic cinematic monster within environments heavily inspired by the original film.
Single Player Mode: Immerse yourself in the haunting narrative events of "The Night He Came Home" through the eyes of Michael Myers in a standalone singleplayer story.
Release Date and Platforms: Coming September 8, 2026 to PS5, Xbox and PC. Advance Access for Pre-Orders is coming September 4, 2026.
