{"id":345680,"date":"2025-08-22T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=393909"},"modified":"2025-08-22T01:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:16:52","slug":"halloween-returns-in-the-form-of-a-video-game-with-john-carpenter-involved-and-with-the-best-promise-they-could-make-us-single-player-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/halloween-returns-in-the-form-of-a-video-game-with-john-carpenter-involved-and-with-the-best-promise-they-could-make-us-single-player-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween returns in the form of a video game with John Carpenter involved and with the best promise they could make us: single-player campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The iconic horror movie character, Michael Myers, will make his long-awaited return in a new video game titled Halloween, which will be released in 2026. <strong>This announcement, revealed by the studio IllFonic during Gamescom 2025, was accompanied by a two-minute trailer showcasing the enigmatic killer and the town of Haddonfield, where this terrifying experience will take place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fight against friends, or alone, because bots are here for a reason<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>IllFonic, known for its developments in the asymmetric multiplayer genre, has opted for a &#8216;one against many&#8217; format, where players can take on the role of Michael Myers or the civilians trying to escape his relentless stalking. <strong>In addition to the multiplayer mode, there will be a Story mode for those who prefer to face the threat alone, fighting against bots in a tension-filled and stealthy environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This will be IllFonic&#8217;s fifth title in six years, demonstrating their commitment to creating unique gaming experiences. <strong>Halloween will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and promises to capture the atmosphere of the original 1978 film, under the supervision of Compass International Pictures and Further Front<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Halloween - Official Announcement Trailer | gamescom2025\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0qV4mpc8QiA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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