Halloween: The Game will launch on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Early access will begin at the same time on Friday, September 4, giving players a four-day head start before the full release.
IllFonic’s horror game will include a standalone single-player adventure in which players control Mike Myers. Its multiplayer mode will let players work together to survive against another player controlling the iconic slasher.
Halloween: The Game release schedule
Early access will start at 10:00 a.m. PT on September 4, while the full release will begin at 10:00 a.m. PT on September 8. The launch will follow a global schedule, so the exact local date and time will vary by region.
The four-day head start will be limited to players who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition; the Standard Edition will not include early access.
Digital Deluxe Edition extras
The Digital Deluxe Edition costs $59.99, while the Standard Edition costs $39.99. Along with early access, the $20 difference includes several exclusive character items:
- An exclusive Inmate Skin for Mike Myers
- Two exclusive Civilians: Alexis and Richard
The listed character items will remain exclusive to the Digital Deluxe Edition and will not be available as separate purchases.
The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with crossplay connecting players across all three platforms.
| Region / Time Zone | Early Access | Full Release |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10:00 a.m. — September 4 | 10:00 a.m. — September 8 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12:00 p.m. — September 4 | 12:00 p.m. — September 8 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1:00 p.m. — September 4 | 1:00 p.m. — September 8 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 2:00 p.m. — September 4 | 2:00 p.m. — September 8 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 6:00 p.m. — September 4 | 6:00 p.m. — September 8 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 7:00 p.m. — September 4 | 7:00 p.m. — September 8 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 1:00 a.m. — September 5 | 1:00 a.m. — September 8 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 2:00 a.m. — September 5 | 2:00 a.m. — September 8 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 2:00 a.m. — September 5 | 2:00 a.m. — September 8 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 3:00 a.m. — September 5 | 3:00 a.m. — September 8 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 5:00 a.m. — September 5 | 5:00 a.m. — September 8 |
Players in Australia and New Zealand should also note that the game will not launch in either market after an age-rating refusal, as detailed in our regional release update.
The single-player trailer provides another look at the campaign and its take on the classic slasher.
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Halloween: The Game
Developed by Illfonic
On Halloween night, 1978, no one is safe from Michael Myers. Become the Boogeyman or fight back against the face of evil itself in Halloween.
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release September 8, 2026
- Publisher Illfonic, Gun Interactive
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