IllFonic and Gun Interactive are back in the slasher spotlight—but this time, it’s Michael Myers delivering the scares. Debuting during Gamescom’s Future Game Show, the duo announced Halloween: The Game, a new asymmetrical stealth horror title set to launch across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026.
Like Dead by Daylight, the multiplayer pits one killer against four survivors scrambling for escape. But IllFonic’s version leans harder into atmosphere and stealth, drawing inspiration directly from John Carpenter’s 1978 film. Survivors aren’t just evading capture—they’re stalked in the slow, methodical style that defines The Shape himself, setting a more cinematic tone than the genre’s usual cat-and-mouse chaos.
In a surprise twist, Halloween also includes a standalone single-player campaign that lets players walk as Michael Myers during the iconic events of The Night He Came Home. IllFonic’s Chief Creative Officer, Jared Gerritzen, explained why branching beyond multiplayer was vital: “We knew adding a single-player narrative would set us apart,” he said, aiming to deliver both replayable horror co-op and a cinematic solo journey through Haddonfield’s darkest night.
The announcement confirms that Halloween: The Game is already in development, with release expected in 2026. Fans can expect a cross-platform fling via Steam, Epic Games Store, and consoles.
As their first horror project since Friday the 13th, IllFonic and Gun Media know the pressure. But early looks—dripping with Carpenter’s eerie atmosphere and chilling stealth mechanics—make this one of 2026’s most spine-tingling reveals yet.
