Michael Myers will return to the video game realm thanks to an asymmetric multiplayer experience from IllFonic and Gun Interactive. That is, at least some of the folks behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre game.
Revealed today, Halloween will creep its way to Xbox Series, PS5 and PC via Steam and Epic, and will do so next year. When it does, it will allow players to take control of the iconic killer from the 1978 slasher classic, and its many sequels and reboots, in an attempt to stalk and kill (potential) survivors controlled by other players.
“Step into the chilling world of John Carpenter’s genre-defining film, now transformed into a suspenseful one-versus-many stealth horror experience. Put on the iconic mask to become the ultimate slasher, Michael Myers, stalking and executing the citizens of Haddonfield one by one, or striving to thwart Michael Myers’ plans as Civilians determined to save the unaware townsfolk before it’s too late.
Stick to the shadows as Civilians, seeking out Haddonfield residents to warn them and searching for a way to contact the authorities. As Michael Myers, give them a reason to fear the dark and cut the phone lines to prevent the police from ruining his favorite holiday. Whether playing solo in story mode, against bots offline, or facing others in online multiplayer, each mode rewards stealth, strategy, and skillful play.
Staying true to the original film, IllFonic masterfully recreates the eerie atmosphere of Haddonfield across multiple maps and authentic locations. With a haunting ambience and score inspired by the legendary movie, Halloween brings the terror home in a new experience that will keep both old and new generations looking over their shoulders.“