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Halloween: The Game Introduces 'Shape Jump' To Explain Michael Myers' Sudden Appearances

The reveal frames Myers’ mystery as a player tool.

Overview

  • The official multiplayer overview trailer released Monday details Shape Jump, which lets Michael move unseen, and Shape Dash, which gives him a sudden lunge.
  • The game is a 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer title where players either stalk as Michael Myers or try to survive as Haddonfield teens.
  • An offline campaign lets players control Michael during his escape from Smith’s Grove to revisit the start of his killing spree.
  • Original 1978 actor Nick Castle returns to portray Michael Myers, with TJ Storm handling stunt and motion-capture performance.
  • Illfonic set a September 8, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.