BREAKING: ILLFONIC ANNOUNCES NEW HALLOWEEN GAME STARRING MICHAEL MYERS!

The Shape is coming for gamers. IllFonic, the studio behind Friday the 13th: The Game and Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, has officially announced its next horror project: a video game adaptation of John Carpenter’s legendary Halloween franchise, with Michael Myers at the center.

Set to release in 2026, Halloween is being developed in collaboration with Malek Akkad — son of Mustafa Akkad, the original producer of the 1978 film — and will even feature the involvement of John Carpenter himself. “We wanted to capture not just the look of Halloween, but the feeling of that very first film,” said Jared Garrett, Chief Creative Officer at IllFonic.

Stealth, Fear, and Survival

Unlike IllFonic’s past projects, Halloween will blend both single-player and multiplayer gameplay. At its core, it’s a stealth-horror experience where players can step into the role of Michael Myers or attempt to survive as ordinary citizens of Haddonfield, Illinois.

On the killer’s side, Myers stalks and hunts down unsuspecting NPC townsfolk and players alike, relying on his signature slow, unstoppable menace. Survivors, meanwhile, must find creative ways to escape or resist — calling the police, rallying neighbors, or even organizing armed groups to confront the threat.

“We really wanted to ground the game in the 1970s,” explained Design Director Jordan Mathewson. “No cell phones, no cable TV, just wall-mounted telephones and a quiet suburban town that suddenly finds itself under siege. That sense of vulnerability is key to Halloween.”

Bringing The Shape to Life

IllFonic stressed that recreating Michael Myers himself has been the studio’s primary focus. His blank mask — famously a retooled Captain Kirk mask — has been painstakingly recreated, and his movements, attacks, and presence are drawn directly from Carpenter’s original film.

“Michael is the experience,” Garrett emphasized. “He isn’t just a character — he drives everything. From the way he suddenly appears in the shadows, to the sound of his breathing, to the way he attacks, it all had to feel authentic.”

More Than Just Survival Horror

Unlike many asymmetrical horror titles, IllFonic promises that Halloween won’t just be about running away. The game will incorporate sandbox elements, giving survivors the freedom to decide how to act — whether to play hero and save others or focus solely on escaping. Every match, they say, will feel different.

“Jason Voorhees is a bull charging through a glass shop,” Garrett said, comparing their previous killer to Myers. “Michael is a rattlesnake, still and silent, waiting to strike. That difference defines the whole experience.”

What About Carpenter?

Fans will also notice a familiar voice. The trailer features a narration reminiscent of Donald Pleasence’s iconic Dr. Loomis, with the same voice actor from the 2018 film reprising the role. And while IllFonic won’t yet disclose the full extent of John Carpenter’s involvement, they tease that his role in the project will be revealed in a future announcement — one that horror fans “will be thrilled about.”

For now, Halloween is set for 2026 without a fixed release date. But if IllFonic succeeds in capturing the dread, the pacing, and the terrifying inevitability of Michael Myers, players might soon be reliving one of the most iconic horror experiences ever created — only this time, with the knife in their own hands.