00:13Multiplayer in Halloween is a 1v4 asymmetrical horror experience that pits the residents
00:18of Haddonfield against the shape of pure evil, Michael Myers.
00:23In this quintessential slasher simulator, our playable cast of civilian characters desperately
00:28attempt to save their neighbors and themselves from the omnipresent boogeyman while Michael
00:32fixates on stalking and slaying his targets. Halloween provides familiar elements fans of
00:38the genre know and love, but we're incredibly excited to pull back the curtain and unveil more
00:43details that demonstrate our commitment to delivering our most robust, dynamic, and terrifying
00:48multiplayer offering yet. Michael Myers is a creeping, methodical killer, and on Halloween night,
00:56Haddonfield becomes his hunting ground. The boogeyman's primary desire is to eliminate
01:01every living resident in this quiet town, but he also begins each match with a list of special
01:06targets that supply greater rewards if killed before time expires. These unfortunate residents
01:12are positioned across various sites in the map, and Michael players are empowered to use their
01:16nightmare suite of abilities to locate, terrorize, and ultimately execute their victims and anyone
01:25bold enough to interfere with their bloodthirsty ambitions.
01:30Killer Sense allows players to step behind the mask and stalk the residents of Haddonfield.
01:35When using this skill and entering the first-person perspective, Michael becomes aggressively aware
01:40of his surroundings and the proximity of potential prey. By focusing on targets with murderous intent,
01:46Michael builds varying levels of stalk, which aid him in identifying and tracking targets,
01:51and open increasingly satisfying options for executions. An effective killer always keeps their victims
02:02unaware of their presence until those final fatal moments. While historically Michael Myers isn't known
02:08for his speed, fundamental abilities like Shape Jump amplify the shape's mobility with hauntingly unpredictable results.
02:15In Shape Jump, Michael slips into the shadows to move around environments unseen. Not only does this
02:22increase Michael's base movement speed, but it also provides access to other powerful traversal options,
02:27including Shape Dash, which sends Michael lunging forward with violent momentum. Shape Jump is confidently one
02:33of the most powerful tools at Michael's disposal, and supplies unlimited possibilities for iconic jump scare moments.
02:46However, that potency comes with a few major caveats. Our masked antagonist can only enter and exit Shape Jump
02:53while on the cover of darkness or outside a resident's line of sight. The light may provide temporary reprieve
02:59for the residents of Haddonfield, but Michael can work to remove sources of illumination by shutting off lights,
03:06cutting power, cutting power, and even catalyzing temporary blackouts.
03:13Despite the unquestionable malevolence of Michael Myers, his horrifying homecoming to Haddonfield won't be
03:20welcomed without resistance. As the body count climbs and evidence of the boogeyman's presence becomes
03:26undeniable, local authorities, residents, and distinct playable civilians may decide to gather weapons and face off
03:33against evil itself. Thankfully, Michael knows his way around sharp objects, and will have multiple
03:38options for melee combat encounters. And if especially persistent Haddonfieldites do manage to get the
03:44upper hand in an exchange, don't worry. We've said it once, and we'll say it again. You can't kill the
03:54boogeyman.
03:59While Michael swiftly endeavors to turn Haddonfield into a graveyard, our heroic group of civilian
04:04characters desperately attempts to save their neighbors and escape the boogeyman's bloodthirst.
04:09As a civilian, it's up to you to find fellow Haddonfield residents, convince them of his malicious intent,
04:15and guide them safely to one of several possible randomized escapes located around the map before
04:20they meet an untimely end. This distinctive cast of playable civilian characters each comes equipped
04:26with unique stats, special traits, and signature personalities. To ensure no two matches of Halloween
04:32play out the same, our team has constructed a vast playground of possibilities in Haddonfield,
04:38offering civilians a multitude of diverse gameplay systems to aid them in achieving their objectives
04:43and surviving the night. As civilians navigate these environments, they'll uncover points of interest,
04:48revealing resident NPCs, lootable containers, hiding places, telephones, possible escape routes,
04:56and more. Thoroughly and cautiously exploring your surroundings could very well mean the difference
05:01between life and death. And when death comes to your little town, it's probably not a bad idea to head
05:08to your neighbors and contact the local authorities. Civilians are tasked with tracking down surviving
05:13residents and warning them of the looming threat. Successful conversations with residents
05:18can permit civilians to request additional calls to police, commands to find secure hiding places,
05:23or companionship as they navigate the formerly peaceful streets of Haddonfield.
05:27Should we stick together? Maybe we're better as a team.
05:30Whether it's a local family friend or the authorities, there's safety in numbers.
05:35Once the innocent residents of Haddonfield have been located and persuaded, it's time for the civilians
05:40to plan their harrowing escape. Lootable containers scattered throughout the map contain weapons,
05:45distractions, and key items that can be used to unlock and access a variety of possible escape routes.
05:50The location of these items and escapes changes from match to match, so civilians greatly benefit from
05:56adjusting their strategies based on the objects uncovered. It's also worth noting that initiating these
06:02escape sequences generates a tremendous amount of noise, which will alert Michael to your exact location.
06:08So what happens in the likely event that a civilian becomes another display of Michael's wretched,
06:14inhumane nature? Well, their Haddonfield story isn't over just yet. Even in death, they can support their
06:21friends and even return as a sheriff's deputy or the unrelenting Dr. Loomis. Once they've reemerged upon
06:27the streets of Haddonfield, they can cooperate with the remaining civilians and responding officers
06:32to try and put a stop to Michael's murderous rampage. While he can't be killed with enough
06:40community resistance, the proper equipment, and sheer manpower, he can be detained and shipped back
06:46to Smith's Grove Sanitarium. Halloween is a legendary film with a genre-defining legacy,
06:54and our mission has been to bring the film's unsettling sense of dread to our asymmetrical
06:59horror standoffs. By empowering players to control the tension and stage the scares,
07:04we're building a multiplayer experience designed with replayability at the forefront. We'll have
07:09more details to share regarding character progression, character traits, customization,
07:14proximity chat, and more thrilling gameplay features in the coming months. But we can't wait for
07:19all of you to join us when Halloween launches on September 8th, 2026.
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