【IllFonic】”Halloween: The Game” to be released on September 8, 2026! Gameplay footage also revealed for the first time
IllFonic, LLC Press release: September 25, 2025 To Members of the Press [IllFonic] “Halloween: The Game” to be released on September 8, 2026! Gameplay footage also revealed for the first time The
single-player version will reveal the inside story of the crime that wasn’t told in the movie “Halloween.” IllFonic (headquarters: Colorado, USA; CEO: Charles Brungardt) has announced that “Halloween: The Game,” a game based on the classic horror film, will be released on September 8, 2026. The announcement was made during Sony
Interactive Entertainment’s video streaming program “PlayStation State of Play” (September 25), where the first gameplay footage was unveiled. ■Game introduction video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=715qsd1qIFg “Halloween: The Game” is an asymmetrical stealth horror game based on the 1978 classic “Halloween.” Set in the American rural town of Haddonfield, players take on the role of the white-masked killer “Michael Myers” and terrorize the residents, or guide them to safety or call the police to prevent further mayhem, offering thrills just like in the movie. In addition, a single-player story mode will be available, revealing the story untold in the film. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), bringing director John Carpenter’s terrifying Halloween to life with the latest technology. ■Game image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83061/26/83061-26-21c325abd841cc9ab39cc9b1a882877a-3840×2160.png Police arrive at the scene Developer Comment: Jared Geritzen (IllFonic, CCO & Creative Director) “With IllFonic, we’ve strived to deliver the most terrifying horror experience we can. Players will experience the Halloween atmosphere and hair-raising fear in both single-player and multiplayer. Either way, you’ll enjoy a thrilling survival game.” This game is developed by IllFonic and co-published by Gun Interactive, with support from Compass International Pictures and Further Front, the rights holders of the Halloween films. About Gameplay Play as a Resident: Protect your neighbors, search for weapons and supplies to fight back, or find a phone to report Michael Myers’s murders to the police. You never know where the killer is hiding or when he’ll strike. Work together with your teammates to devise strategies and adapt quickly to changing situations to survive. Play as Michael Myers: Look in the shadows, corner your target, and pounce. Use “Shape Jump” (stealth mode) and a variety of weapons to plunge the town into the depths of fear and chaos! For more
information, please visit the official Halloween social media accounts (Instagram, X [Twitter], Facebook, Reddit, Discord) or the official website (https://www.illfonic.com).
About IllFonic IllFonic, LLC is an independent game developer founded in 2007 with studios in Lakewood, Colorado and Tacoma, Washington, staffed by a team of game, music, and technology experts. The company is bringing a breath of fresh air to the industry with its unique game development and marketing methods. Past titles and collaborative projects include Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game,
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Predator: Hunting Grounds,
Arcadegeddon, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz. Official website:
https://illfonic.com About Gun Interactive Gun Interactive is a game concept design studio and publisher with a vision of delivering cinematic experiences to users, creating many of the most popular horror games in gaming history. Since its founding in 2010, the creative studio, which brings together a diverse range of experts, has released iconic titles, building a track record of over $200 million in cumulative sales and over 20 million players. Official website: https://www.guninteractive.com About Compass International Pictures Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.) owns the rights to the 1978 horror classic “Halloween” and “Michael Myers.” Official website:
https://www.trancasfilms.com/ About Further Front Further Front pioneers new possibilities in licensing, merchandising, digital and live entertainment, leveraging its extensive entertainment experience to consult, produce and deliver compelling, immersive experiences around the world. Official website: https://www.furtherfront.com/ (C) 2025 Compass International Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Halloween and Michael Myers are trademarks of Compass. Game software excluding Compass International Pictures, Inc. elements: (C)2025 IllFonic, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Developed by IllFonic, Inc. IllFonic(R) and the IllFonic Logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of IllFonic, Inc. throughout the world. (C) 2025 Gun Media Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gun Media(TM) and the Gun Media(TM) logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Gun Media Holdings, Inc. throughout the world.