September 8, 2026Official update
Patch 1.0.1 fixes cross-play matchmaking
The official launch post lists Patch 1.0.1 fixes for cross-play party matchmaking, NPC pathing, challenge and achievement tracking, stamina, escapes, and more.
Live launch community wiki
Halloween:
The Game Wiki
1v4 asymmetrical horror · Live September 8, 2026
Stalk the streets of Haddonfield as Michael Myers—or fight back as a Hero in the official 1v4 asymmetrical horror game.
Live launch guides · checked September 8, 2026
Latest updates
What changed at launch.
Current official announcements and hotfixes worth knowing before you choose a guide or step into Haddonfield.
September 8, 2026Official update
Launch day is September 8
The official launch notice confirms the 1.0 release at 9 AM PT on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
September 5, 2026Official update
Early Access Hotfix 1 is live
The first live hotfix addresses crashes, challenge tracking, offline login queueing, Michael recovery prompts, and an Xbox Series S display issue.
September 1, 2026Official update
Four maps and a living town
The official locations article confirms East Haddonfield, Haddonfield Heights, Orange Grove Estates, and Haddonfield Town Center.
Get started
Start a first match in four clicks.
Read the beginner route, pick a side, then use the mode and map pages when the next decision appears.
01Getting started
Beginner Guide
A current first-match route for Heroes and Michael Myers: read the objective, scout the neighborhood, use the right tools, and know when to commit or retreat.
Read guide 02Michael MyersMichael Myers Guide
Use Killer Sense, Stalk, darkness, Shape Jump, and Shape Dash to control a live match as Michael Myers.
Read guide 03Heroes of HaddonfieldHeroes of Haddonfield Guide
Save residents, build a safe route, use weapons for space, and survive Michael Myers with a coordinated Hero team.
Read guide 04Maps & HaddonfieldMaps Guide
Learn the four launch maps, their permanent film landmarks, and how to read randomized items and escape routes in each match.
Read guidePopular guides
Read the details that matter next.
Move from the first match into multiplayer, story, release, and platform questions.
01Multiplayer
Halloween The Game Crossplay & Multiplayer Guide
Check the current Halloween The Game crossplay status, set up a party, and troubleshoot invites after Patch 1.0.1.
Read guide 02Single-player storySingle-Player Story Guide
A spoiler-aware launch guide to The Night He Came Home: six chapters, optional challenges, collectibles, difficulty choices, and multiple endings.
Read guide 03Release informationRelease Date & Advance Access
The live launch time, Deluxe Advance Access window, regional time conversions, and physical release date for Halloween: The Game.
Read guide 04Platforms & editionsPlatforms & Editions Guide
Compare the digital and physical editions, their launch platforms, prices, characters, cosmetics, and Advance Access rights.
Read guideAbout the game
A living Haddonfield built for asymmetric horror.
Halloween: The Game is developed by IllFonic and set on Halloween night, 1978. One player becomes Michael Myers; up to four Heroes work together to warn residents, gather tools, contact authorities, and survive the night.
The Night He Came Home is a standalone six-chapter story from Michael’s perspective. These guides are updated for the live launch build and carry the date of their latest fact check.
DeveloperIllFonicPlatformsSteam · PS5 · Xbox · EpicFormat1v4 asymmetrical horrorOfficial sitehalloweengame.com ↗
Frequently asked questions
Before your first match.
Answers are checked against current official launch material and dated when a live build detail can change.
What should I do in my first match?
Read the objective banner, inspect the area around your spawn, then follow the route for your side: Heroes find and warn residents before opening an escape, while Michael uses Killer Sense and Stalk to choose a target before committing to a kill.
When did Halloween: The Game launch?
The official launch time is September 8, 2026 at 9 AM PT. Digital Deluxe pre-orders could play through Advance Access from September 4 at 9 AM PT.
Which platforms are supported?
The launch announcement lists PC through Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Patch 1.0.1 fixed a cross-play party matchmaking issue, but the official announcement still does not publish a complete platform matrix for every combination.
How does the multiplayer match work?
One player controls Michael Myers and up to four players control Civilian Heroes. Heroes save residents and create an escape; Michael stalks and eliminates residents, including higher-value Special Targets.
What is The Night He Came Home?
It is the standalone single-player story. You play Michael Myers across six chapters with optional challenges, collectibles, multiple difficulties, and endings shaped by your actions.
Start with a clear route