IllFonic’s Halloween game is heading to PAX East, allowing those in attendance a chance to play a demo months ahead of release. A new teaser has also been released in promotion of the occasion, and though it’s brief, it provides a sneak peek at some of the kills that will be on display in the upcoming game.
An asymmetrical multiplayer experience, Halloween will have one player controlling Michael Myers as the masked murderer embarks on a Halloween night killing spree in Haddonfield. Four others will control the “heroes” who are hoping to stop him and save the town. The newest teaser sees Michael in action with a kitchen knife, including one moment where he takes it to one unfortunate character’s throat. An environmental kill is also showcased, while another moment reveals a hero character fighting back with an ax.
Check out the new teaser below.
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‘HALLOWEEN: THE GAME’ (2026) pic.twitter.com/RFvvHpVTg5— MICHAEL MYERS (@MlCHAELMYRS) February 25, 2026
The playable demo will be available at PAX East in Boston from March 26-29, 2026. A panel for the Halloween game will be there as well, featuring Malek Akkad with John Carpenter virtually appearing. They’ll delve into the development of the game along with showcasing the demo. The demo will feature the Haddonfield Heights map where players will have a chance to navigate the abandoned Myers house and surrounding homes.
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Additionally, the developers will attempt to set a new record for the Guinness World Records on Saturday, March 28, at 3:30 pm. They’ll be attemptingn the “largest gathering of people dressed as Michael Myers,” calling for as many participants to show up as possible. To qualify, participants need to be dressed up wearing Michael’s Shape mask, blue jumpsuit, slicked-back brown hair or appropriate wig, and a prop knife.
The Halloween game will be released on Sept. 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).
