Now that Jason, Leatherface, and more have had their chance to terrify players in video games, it’s time for the slasher to end all slashers to get a game of his own. That’s right, Michael Myers is going digital with Halloween, the new game from IllFonic that hits platforms next fall in time for the titular holiday — and we now have a first look at one of the game’s maps, thanks to the company’s presentation at PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted.
In Halloween the game, players can step into John Carpenter’s iconic film as either a civilian fight to protect Haddonfield or as Michael Myers himself, allowing players to terrify and attack others in the asymmetric horror game. The first map, Haddonfield Heights, puts players right in the heart of the town that serves as the franchise’s centerpiece, with front yards and side streets that allow them to explore every nook and cranny and face what’s hiding in the shadows.
“This neighborhood allowed us to reimagine the tension of Haddonfield in a way that feels both intimate and terrifying,” said IllFonic’s design director Jordan Mathewson. “We wanted players to feel the comfort of the neighborhood they recognize from the film right before we turn it into panic. Every hedge, hallway, and backyard was built to heighten suspense and reward clever play, whether you’re hunting or being hunted.”
The gameplay of Halloween is similar to that of Dead by Daylight, a popular asymmetric horror game that’s featured plenty of horror icons in its past, including Michael Myers himself, as well as Leatherface, Freddy Krueger, and the kids from Stranger Things. Halloween also serves as the successor to games like Friday the 13th: The Game and Evil Dead: The Game, both of which recently bit the dust and had their servers shut down.
Halloween drops on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and the Steam store on September 8, 2026. Check out the Haddonfield map reveal below:
