Halloween: The Game is released. The September 8 launch notice lists Story Mode and 1v4 multiplayer. Choose the session you want, then use the matching guide below.

A two-story Haddonfield house with a lit front door and a car outside
A residential street in Haddonfield. This image does not mark an escape or item spawn.Official game screenshot · IllFonic / Steam

Choose a first path

  • First multiplayer match: open the First-Match Checklist. Start with your role, visible objective and team’s next job.
  • Michael Myers: open Playing Michael. Start with Special Targets, Killer Sense and Shape Jump.
  • Civilian: open Civilian Survival. Start with residents, useful items and an escape plan.
  • Single-player campaign: open Story Mode. Chapter spoilers stay on separate guides.
  • Party setup: open Cross-Play and Party Help. Check updates, platform pairing and the failed join stage.

IllFonic’s September 2 overview also lists private matches against AI as a practice option. The wiki has not independently tested the available lobby settings.

What to record

For a problem or surprising result, keep the installed patch, platform, role, map or chapter, exact prompt and repeat result together. The troubleshooting template makes a report easier to compare.

The latest official notice checked October 18, 2026 UTC is Patch 1.1.1, published October 16, covering crash fixes. The role and balance guidance retains its dated 1.1.0 scope; Kingy has not reproduced the crash fixes. Start with the role guide; exact timings and not yet tested routes remain unknown.