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.
00:36Halloween provides familiar elements fans of the genre know and love, but we're incredibly
00:40excited to pull back the curtain and unveil more details that demonstrate our commitment
00:44to delivering our most robust, dynamic, and terrifying multiplayer offering yet.
00:52Michael Myers is a creeping, methodical killer, and on Halloween night, Haddonfield becomes
00:58his hunting ground.
00:59The Boogeyman's primary desire is to eliminate every living resident in this quiet town,
01:04but he also begins each match with a list of special targets that supply greater rewards
01:08if killed before time expires.
01:10These unfortunate residents are positioned across various sites in the map, and Michael
01:15players are empowered to use their nightmare suite of abilities to locate, terrorize, and
01:23ultimately execute their victims and anyone bold enough to interfere with their bloodthirsty
01:28ambitions.
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
01:40aware of his surroundings and the proximity of potential prey.
01:43By focusing on targets with murderous intent, Michael builds varying levels of stock, which
01:49aid him in identifying and tracking targets and open increasingly satisfying options for
01:54executions.
01:59An effective killer always keeps their victims unaware of their presence until those final,
02:04fatal moments.
02:05While historically Michael Myers isn't known for his speed, fundamental abilities like ShapeJump
02:11amplify the shape's mobility with hauntingly unpredictable results.
02:16In ShapeJump, Michael slips into the shadows to move around environments unseen.
02:21Not only does this increase Michael's base movement speed, but it also provides access
02:25to other powerful traversal options, including ShapeDash, which sends Michael lunging forward
02:30with violent momentum.
02:31ShapeJump is confidently one of the most powerful tools at Michael's disposal and supplies unlimited
02:37possibilities for iconic jumpscare moments.
02:46However, that potency comes with a few major caveats.
02:50Our masked antagonist can only enter and exit ShapeJump while in the cover of Darkness or
02:55outside a resident's line of sight.
02:57The light may provide temporary reprieve for the residents of Haddonfield, but Michael
03:01can work to remove sources of illumination by shutting off lights, cutting power, and
03:09even catalyzing temporary blackouts.
03:14Despite the unquestionable malevolence of Michael Myers, his horrifying homecoming to
03:19Haddonfield won't be welcomed without resistance.
03:21As the body count climbs and evidence of the Boogeyman's presence becomes undeniable, local authorities,
03:28residents, and distinct playable civilians may decide to gather weapons and face off against
03:33evil itself.
03:35Thankfully, Michael knows his way around sharp objects and will have multiple options for
03:39melee combat encounters.
03:40others.
03:40And if especially persistent Haddonfield-ites do manage to get the upper hand in an exchange,
03:45don't worry.
03:49We've said it once, and we'll say it again.
03:52You can't kill the Boogeyman.
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
04:14malicious intent, and guide them safely to one of several possible randomized escapes
04:19located around the map before they meet an untimely end.
04:23This distinctive cast of playable civilian characters each comes equipped with unique
04:27stats, special traits, and signature personalities.
04:31To ensure no two matches of Halloween play out the same, our team has constructed a vast playground
04:35of possibilities in Haddonfield, offering civilians a multitude of diverse gameplay systems to
04:41aid them in achieving their objectives and surviving the night.
04:44As civilians navigate these environments, they'll uncover points of interest, revealing
04:48resident NPCs, lootable containers, hiding places, telephones, possible escape routes, and
04:56more.
04:57Thoroughly and cautiously exploring your surroundings could very well mean the difference between
05:02life and death.
05:04And when death comes to your little town, it's probably not a bad idea to head to your
05:08neighbors and contact the local authorities.
05:11Civilians are tasked with tracking down surviving residents and warning them of the looming threat.
05:16Successful conversations with residents can permit civilians to request additional calls
05:20to police, commands to find secure hiding places, or companionship as they navigate the
05:25formerly peaceful streets of Haddonfield.
05:27Should we stick together?
05:28Maybe 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
05:39for the civilians to plan their harrowing escape.
05:42Lootable containers scattered throughout the map contain weapons, distractions, and key
05:46items 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
05:56from adjusting their strategies based on the objects uncovered.
06:00It's also worth noting that initiating these escape sequences generates a tremendous amount
06:04of noise, which will alert Michael to your exact location.
06:09So what happens in the likely event that a civilian becomes another display of Michael's
06:13wretched, inhumane nature?
06:15Well, their Haddonfield story isn't over just yet.
06:19Even in death, they can support their friends and even return as a sheriff's deputy or the
06:24unrelenting Dr. Loomis.
06:26Once they've reemerged upon the streets of Haddonfield, they can cooperate with the remaining
06:30civilians and responding officers to try and put a stop to Michael's murderous rampage.
06:37While he can't be killed with enough community resistance, the proper equipment, and sheer
06:44manpower, he can be detained and shipped back to Smith's Grove Sanitarium.
06:50Halloween is a legendary film with a genre-defining legacy, and our mission has been to bring the
06:56film's unsettling sense of dread to our asymmetrical horror sandbox.
07:00By empowering players to control the tension and stage the scares, we're building a multiplayer
07:05experience designed with replayability at the forefront.
07:08We'll have more details to share regarding character progression, character traits, customization,
07:14proximity chat, and more thrilling gameplay features in the coming months.
07:18But we can't wait for all of you to join us when Halloween launches on September 8th,
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