Halloween: The Game is out now. The Michael Myers horror game launched digitally on September 8, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It combines a standalone single-player story with 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer, letting players either become Michael Myers or try to save Haddonfield as a civilian. See the official launch information
The standard digital edition costs $39.99 in the United States, while the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $59.99. A physical release for PS5 and Xbox Series X is scheduled for October 6, 2026. View the official physical-edition details
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Last checked: September 22, 2026
Halloween: The Game at a Glance
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 8, 2026 |
| Developer | IllFonic |
| Publisher | IllFonic Publishing, with Gun Media as co-publisher |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| PC stores | Steam and Epic Games Store |
| Standard price | $39.99 USD |
| Digital Deluxe price | $59.99 USD |
| Multiplayer | 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer |
| Online players | Up to 5 |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Playable Michael Myers | Yes |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Physical release | October 6, 2026 |
| ESRB rating | Mature 17+ |
The basic idea is easy to understand, but the game goes beyond simply putting Michael Myers into another multiplayer chase. Its Haddonfield maps contain civilians, police, houses, streets, shops, objectives, weapons, and systems that can change how a match develops.
That makes this version of Halloween closer to a horror sandbox than a simple hide-and-seek game.
What Is Halloween: The Game?
Halloween: The Game is an officially licensed horror game built around the world of the original 1978 Halloween film.
IllFonic developed the game, while IllFonic Publishing and Gun Media handle publishing. The setting returns players to Haddonfield on Halloween night in 1978, with Michael Myers stalking the town while civilians attempt to warn residents, survive, fight back, and create opportunities to escape.
You can check the current store description and platform information directly on the official Steam listing.
There are two main ways to play.
The multiplayer side uses a 1v4 format. One player controls Michael Myers, while four players take the role of civilians trying to prevent him from terrorizing Haddonfield unchecked.
The other major part is a standalone single-player story mode played as Michael Myers. This is not simply an offline version of a multiplayer match. IllFonic describes it as a story experience built around Halloween night and Michael’s perspective on the events. See IllFonic’s official launch-mode breakdown
That distinction matters for anyone interested in the game primarily because of the film. You do not need to rely entirely on online multiplayer to play as Michael.
When Did Halloween: The Game Come Out?
Halloween: The Game officially released on September 8, 2026.
Players who purchased the qualifying Digital Deluxe pre-order received early access beginning September 4, four days before the full launch. Early access is now over, so new buyers simply choose between the currently available editions. Read the official pre-order and pricing information
The digital version is available now.
Physical copies are following on a different schedule. IllFonic says the Physical Standard Edition and Limited Collector’s Edition will release on October 6, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X. See the physical-edition announcement
What Platforms Is Halloween: The Game On?
The new Halloween game is available on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Windows PC via Steam
- Windows PC via the Epic Games Store
There are currently no official PS4 or Xbox One versions listed.
Is Halloween: The Game on PS5?
Yes. Halloween: The Game has a native PS5 version.
The console version supports the game’s single-player content as well as online multiplayer. The PS5 release also uses DualSense features, including vibration and trigger effects.
Is Halloween: The Game on Xbox?
Yes. It is available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
The official Xbox listing confirms single-player, online multiplayer for two to five players, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, HDR10, spatial audio, and support for 60 fps or higher where applicable. View Halloween: The Game on Xbox
Is Halloween: The Game on PC?
Yes. PC players can buy Halloween: The Game through Steam.
Steam lists IllFonic as the developer, a September 8, 2026 release date, and a US standard-edition price of $39.99. View the official Steam page
The game is also available through the Epic Games Store.
Is Halloween: The Game on PS4 or Xbox One?
As of September 22, 2026, the official platform listings cover PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, not PS4 or Xbox One.
The announced physical versions are likewise for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Unless IllFonic announces additional platforms later, players on older PlayStation and Xbox hardware should not assume a last-generation release is coming.
How Much Does Halloween: The Game Cost?
For US buyers, the main digital editions are straightforward.
Standard Edition: $39.99
The Standard Edition includes the base game, including its multiplayer experience and single-player content.
Digital Deluxe Edition: $59.99
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game plus additional content, including:
- Inmate Michael Myers skin
- Richard and Alexis as additional playable civilians
- Other Deluxe content
IllFonic’s official pricing lists the Digital Standard Edition at $39.99 USD and the Digital Deluxe Edition at $59.99 USD. See the official edition comparison
Steam currently shows the same US prices. Check current Steam pricing
Prices can vary by region and storefront, so players outside the United States should check their local store before purchasing.
What About the Physical Edition?
Players who prefer a disc have to wait a little longer.
The Physical Standard Edition launches October 6, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Its announced US price is $39.99.
A limited Collector’s Edition is also planned at $149.99. It includes the game plus physical and cosmetic extras such as an exclusive Halloween poster, lenticular art, and a Shape Jump variant action figure.
IllFonic has also confirmed that the game itself will be included on the physical disc. Read the full physical-edition FAQ
That makes the October release worth distinguishing from the September 8 launch. The game is already out digitally. October 6 is specifically the announced physical-release date.
How Does Halloween: The Game Multiplayer Work?
The multiplayer mode pits one Michael Myers player against four civilian players.
Calling it a basic four-versus-one chase misses an important part of the design. Haddonfield itself is involved in the match.
Civilian players can interact with residents, contact police, find useful objects and weapons, and try to build resistance against Michael. NPC residents can react to what is happening around them, while police presence can become more serious as civilians successfully raise the alarm.
The official Xbox description explains that players can convince townsfolk, contact police, and equip NPCs as part of their attempt to survive. See the official Xbox gameplay description
That gives the civilian team more to think about than simply reaching an exit.
Michael, meanwhile, benefits from remaining threatening without drawing uncontrolled attention too early.
The result is a push and pull between stalking, objectives, civilian rescue, combat, police response, and escape.
Playing as Michael Myers
Michael is not presented as a standard multiplayer character with the same goals as everyone else.
His role revolves around stalking Haddonfield and using his abilities to isolate and kill targets while controlling how much attention he attracts.
The game gives Michael unlockable skins, tints, executions, starting weapons, and abilities. IllFonic has also built progression systems around challenges and customization rather than treating every match as a completely isolated round. See the official progression and customization overview
This also explains why civilians fighting back does not turn Halloween into a conventional action game.
A civilian may create an opportunity to escape or interrupt Michael, but the balance is built around surviving an enemy who remains the central threat.
For a lighter look at the wider Halloween franchise, movies, traditions, and seasonal facts, our Halloween trivia questions and answers provide a separate party-friendly format.
What Do the Heroes of Haddonfield Do?
Civilian players have a broader job than hiding.
Their objectives can involve alerting residents, helping people escape, collecting useful equipment, fighting Michael when necessary, and bringing police attention into the neighborhood.
Players can also customize civilian characters through the game’s perk-card system.
At launch, IllFonic announced 10 standard playable civilian characters, with Richard and Alexis adding two more through Digital Deluxe content. See the official launch content list
Because four people share the civilian side of an online match, coordination matters. A team focusing on objectives and residents may approach Haddonfield very differently from one that repeatedly tries to confront Michael.
Does Halloween: The Game Have Single-Player?
Yes, and this is one of the more important distinctions between Halloween and some multiplayer-focused horror releases.
The game contains a standalone single-player story mode starring Michael Myers.
Rather than simply filling a normal multiplayer lobby with bots, the game includes a dedicated story experience built around Michael.
Progression extends beyond public matchmaking too. IllFonic says players can pursue challenges through the single-player story, private matches against AI, and online 1v4 matches. Read the official progression overview
So if online multiplayer is not your main interest, there is still dedicated content built around Michael Myers.
How Many Multiplayer Maps Are There?
Halloween: The Game launched with four multiplayer maps:
- Haddonfield Town Center
- Haddonfield Heights
- Orange Grove Estates
- East Haddonfield
IllFonic confirmed all four as part of the game’s day-one multiplayer package. See the official launch content breakdown
These are designed as different parts of Haddonfield rather than simply four visual skins over the same arena.
Using Haddonfield as a functioning neighborhood rather than a single enclosed map is a central part of the game’s horror-sandbox approach.
Is Halloween: The Game Crossplay?
Yes. Halloween: The Game supports cross-platform multiplayer.
The official Xbox listing explicitly includes Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and co-op. Check the Xbox capabilities list.
Crossplay was also directly referenced in the game’s Day One Patch. IllFonic fixed an issue in which crossplay party members could be separated from their leader when entering matchmaking. Read the official Day One Patch details.
That confirms cross-platform parties are part of the live game. If you’re trying to play with friends on another system, our Halloween: The Game crossplay guide covers PS5, Xbox, and PC compatibility, friend setup, cross-progression, and troubleshooting.
A separate GamingStation crossplay guide will cover exact platform combinations, party setup, and troubleshooting in more detail.
Does Halloween: The Game Have Redeem Codes?
Yes. Halloween: The Game includes an in-game Redeem Codes system, although there are currently no verified universal public codes available to every player.
Limited promotional rewards have used the system, and IllFonic has already addressed the Redeem Codes menu in post-launch updates.
For the latest verified code status, Regal promotion details, redemption steps, and fixes for codes that are not working, see our Halloween: The Game codes guide.
How Has the Game Changed Since Launch?
Halloween: The Game has already received several post-launch fixes.
Patch 1.0.1 arrived with the September 8 launch and included fixes affecting crossplay matchmaking, NPC behavior, challenges, and other gameplay systems. See the official launch patch notes
Patch 1.0.2 followed on September 11. It focused on crashes, stability, player interactions, challenges, achievements, progression problems, and balance adjustments. Read Patch 1.0.2
IllFonic later reported that Halloween: The Game had passed one million players. That is a player-count announcement from the developer, not a statement that one million copies were sold.
In its September 17 development update, IllFonic said it was continuing to investigate crashes, gameplay issues and balance feedback while preparing further fixes. The studio also said it was targeting a quality-of-life update for early October. Read IllFonic’s September 17 development update
That means balance and technical details may change quickly during the first weeks after launch.
Is Halloween: The Game Worth Following After Launch?
Even without turning this page into a review, there is a practical reason to keep an eye on the game after September.
IllFonic has already moved from launch fixes to ongoing balance work and future content planning, and October is naturally an important month for a game built around Halloween.
Players deciding whether to buy now should separate the parts that are already established from those that are still changing.
The core package is clear: PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC support, a $39.99 standard price in the US, Michael Myers single-player content, 1v4 multiplayer, four launch maps and cross-platform online play.
Balance, technical issues and future content remain active areas of development.
For that reason, recent official patch notes are more useful for current technical information than relying on launch-week reports months later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the new Halloween game out now?
Yes. Halloween: The Game released digitally on September 8, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
When did Halloween: The Game release?
The official release date was September 8, 2026. Digital Deluxe pre-order customers received early access beginning September 4.
How much is Halloween: The Game?
The US digital Standard Edition costs $39.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $59.99. Regional pricing can differ.
Can you play as Michael Myers?
Yes. Michael Myers is playable in multiplayer, and the game also includes a standalone single-player story played from Michael’s side.
Is Halloween: The Game multiplayer?
Yes. Its main online mode is a 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer experience supporting five players in a match.
Does Halloween: The Game have single-player?
Yes. It includes a dedicated Michael Myers story mode alongside multiplayer and private AI options.
Is Halloween: The Game on PS5?
Yes. It has a native PS5 release.
Is Halloween: The Game on PS4?
No PS4 version is currently listed by the official game or PlayStation storefronts.
Is Halloween: The Game on Xbox One?
No Xbox One version is currently listed. The Xbox release is for Xbox Series X|S.
Is Halloween: The Game on PC?
Yes. It is available through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Does Halloween: The Game have crossplay?
Yes. Cross-platform multiplayer is supported. An early crossplay matchmaking problem was addressed in the Day One Patch.
The Short Version
Halloween: The Game is no longer an upcoming release. It is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
For $39.99 in the US, the Standard Edition includes the core single-player and multiplayer experience. The game offers a Michael Myers story alongside 1v4 online matches set across four Haddonfield maps. A $59.99 Digital Deluxe Edition adds extra characters and cosmetic content, while physical PS5 and Xbox Series X editions are scheduled for October 6, 2026.
Because IllFonic is still releasing fixes and balance updates, platform availability and the basic game structure are established facts, while technical issues and gameplay tuning should be checked against the latest official patch notes.
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