First post-launch content update adds free new map, paid DLCs featuring two new Michael Myers skins, two Civilians, and a Halloween costume pack
LAKEWOOD, CO – Oct. 27, 2026 – Developer and publisher IllFonic, alongside co-publisher Gun Interactive and their partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, today launched the first of many post-launch content updates for Halloween: The Game. The first drop features the new free map, “Tower Farm,” plus new Michael skins, playable Civilians, and Halloween costumes via paid DLCs.
Inspired by Halloween 5, the new map takes the bloody 1v4 hunt from suburban cul-de-sacs to a small farming community on the edge of Haddonfield. Worn country roads meet in the middle of town, and a lit filling station offers Civilians a familiar landmark as they run across open asphalt and fields…where they can be easily spotted by the Boogeyman. Roadside ditches become desperate hiding spots, and every dash between cover is a gamble for survival.
Farmhouses, barns, and sheds replace suburban homes, changing how matches play out. Hay bales, farm equipment, and overgrown bushes give Michael new places to strike from. A harvest festival, a trailer park, and pumpkin patches set the scene for a beautiful sunset that could be the very last thing the townsfolk ever see.
“There’s no better time than Halloween to send Michael somewhere new,” said Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, IllFonic. “The new map is open, eerie, and free for every player who owns the game. Grab your friends, find a ditch, and pray Michael doesn’t find you!”
Today’s Drop Includes:
Map # 5 – Free
- “The Tower Farm”
DLC: Michael Skins – $9.99 Each
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers – $9.99
- Halloween (2018) – $9.99
- The mask design was supervised by Academy Award winner Christopher Nelson, who designed the mask for Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022)
DLC: Civilian Characters Pack – $9.99 for Both
- Michelle (Female) and Eugene (Male)
DLC: Civilian Costumes Pack 1 – $9.99 for All
- Halloween Costumes
- 14 Outfits, 1 Per Character
- 42 Tints
Features / Fixes / QoL – Free
To see more sneak peeks at future content drops, follow Halloween: The Game’s official socials on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, and join the official Discord to get the latest news as development continues. To learn more about IllFonic and its titles, visit IllFonic’s official website.
Halloween: The Game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $39.99 and $59.99 for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions, respectively. The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese.
ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
© 2025-2026 Compass International Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Halloween and Michael Myers are trademarks of Compass. Game software excluding Compass International Pictures, Inc. elements: ©2026 IllFonic, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Developed by IllFonic, Inc. IllFonic® and the IllFonic Logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of IllFonic, Inc. throughout the world. ©2026 Gun Media Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gun Media™ and the Gun Media™ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Gun Media Holdings, Inc. throughout the world.
About IllFonic
Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado, and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Halloween: The Game, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Arcadegeddon, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.
For more information, visit www.illfonic.com.
About Gun Interactive
Gun can best be described as a concept design studio and publisher, with an unrelenting vision and authentic approach to crafting some of the most popular horror experiences gaming has seen to date.
Founded in 2010, Gun has grown into a diverse team of people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a creative house, we’re responsible for over $200M+ in revenue and 20M players across our compact, but impressive portfolio.
For more information, visit: www.guninteractive.com.
About Compass International Pictures
Compass International Pictures, Inc. (a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.), is the iconic Producer of the original 1978 classic, “John Carpenter’s Halloween,” which continues to this day managing the rights to this classic film and the original slasher, Michael Myers.
For more information, visit https://www.trancasfilms.com.
About Further Front
Further Front pushes the boundaries in the world of licensing, merchandise, digital and live entertainment, bringing years of experience in numerous entertainment fields to consult on, produce, and deliver compelling and immersive experiences around the world. For more information, visit https://www.furtherfront.com.
