From Press Release:
LAKEWOOD, CO – Oct. 5, 2026 – Developer and publisher IllFonic, alongside co-publisher Gun Interactive and their partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, today unveil upcoming new content for asymmetrical stealth horror Halloween: The Game. The teams also share the roadmap outline for the first year of post-launch support.
Now that players have had their hands on Michael Myers as he appeared in the film that started it all, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” we are excited to share that we have partnered with Trancas International Films, Inc., and MIRAMAX to license new versions of Michael. On October 27, 2026, players can purchase the version of Michael from “Halloween 5: The Return of Michael Myers,” and the version of Michael from “Halloween 2018,” which mask design is being supervised by Academy Award winner Christopher Nelson, who sculpted the mask for the recent and highly successful trilogy of “Halloween 2018,” “Halloween Kills,” and “Halloween Ends.”
In addition, a new map will be added for all players who purchased the game, inspired by the settings of “Halloween 5” – The Tower Farm Map – where worn country roads meet at the center of a small, quaint farming community just outside of Haddonfield. A lit filling station anchors the new map, providing Civilians a reference point as they scramble across wide roads and through cornfields. While the map’s open nature helps with navigation, it also creates a no-man’s land where Civilians can become easy prey. Hide in roadside ditches to stay out of sight, then pray for the perfect moment for a harrowing sprint to safety.
Farmhouses replace suburban homes, shifting the feel and flow of 1v4 multiplayer matches. Farm equipment, hay bales, and overgrown brush turn every yard into a twisted playground for Michael Myers to attack. Barns, sheds, and houses give Civilians a chance to escape, catch their breath, and have a chance at evading the Boogeyman.
A harvest festival, trailer park, and pumpkin-filled gardens bring the new map to autumnal life, lit by the last light of a setting sun. A basement chase or a sprint through the pumpkin patch can go either way: seek new hiding spots and exits while Michael finds fresh ways to stalk his prey.
In addition to the new Tower Farm map and two Michael Myers skins, we will also be introducing two new Civilians, a very special Halloween costume pack, and more in the first of a series of post-launch content updates for Halloween: The Game that will be carried out across the first year.
“1978 was only the beginning,” said Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, IllFonic. “With the Tower Farm map, we take the terror of that first event in Haddonfield into somewhere wide open, where there’s nowhere to hide except in the dark – where Michael Myers truly comes to life.”
October 27th Drop Includes:
DLC: Michael Skins – $9.99 Each
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers – $9.99
- Halloween (2018) – $9.99
DLC: Civilian Characters Pack – $9.99 for Both
- Michelle (Female) and Eugene (Male)
DLC: Civilian Costumes Pack 1 – $9.99 for All
- Halloween Costumes
- 14 Outfits, 1 Per Character
- 42 Tints
Map # 5 – Free
- “The Tower Farm”
Features / Fixes / QoL – Free
To see more sneak peeks at the upcoming October 27th drop, follow Halloween: The Game’s official socials on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, F
acebook, Reddit, and join the official Discord to get the latest news as development continues. To learn more about IllFonic and its titles, visit IllFonic’s official website. Halloween: The Game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $39.99 and $59.99 for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions, respectively. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese.
About IllFonic
Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado, and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Halloween: The Game, 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.
For more information, visit www.illfonic.com.
About Gun Interactive
Gun can best be described as a concept design studio and publisher, with an unrelenting vision and authentic approach to crafting some of the most popular horror experiences gaming has seen to date.
Founded in 2010, Gun has grown into a diverse team of people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a creative house, we’re responsible for over $200M+ in revenue and 20M players across our compact, but impressive portfolio.
For more information, visit: www.guninteractive.com.
About Compass International Pictures
Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.), is the iconic Producer of the original 1978 classic, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” which continues to this day managing the rights to this classic film and the original slasher, Michael Myers.
For more information, visit https://www.
trancasfilms.com. About Further Front
Further Front pushes the boundaries in the world of licensing, merchandise, digital and live entertainment, bringing years of experience in numerous entertainment fields to consult on, produce, and deliver compelling and immersive experiences around the world.
For more information, visit https://www.
furtherfront.com.
