Halloween Game Sounds Like It Could Be Hitman For Serial Killers

Here is a 199-word summary of the news article: Illfonic, the studio behind licensed horror games like Friday the 13th, is developing a new Halloween game that will feature both single-player and asymmetrical multiplayer experiences. The game is set in the 1978 Halloween movie's Haddonfield, Illinois, with players able to take on the role of Michael Myers or the town's civilians. In the single-player mode, the gameplay is described as a "serial killer's version of Hitman," where players will need to stealthily observe and assassinate their targets, with the civilian characters also trying to escape or call the police to stop Myers. The multiplayer mode will pit Myers against other players controlling the civilians, with the goal being to either carry out the massacre or prevent it. While details on Michael Myers' specific abilities are still unclear, the game aims to stay grounded in the original film's realism, though Illfonic plans to expand on the character's capabilities. Halloween is slated for release in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.