STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – December 4^th – 10 Chambers, founded by PAYDAY & GTFO creator Ulf Andersson, unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Den of Wolves at PC Gaming Show 2025.

But this isn’t any old trailer, captured by developers. For this new trailer, 10 Chambers did something completely different: opening the studio doors to four of their most loyal fans, marking the first time members of the public have had a chance to play Den of Wolves. Their gameplay and live reactions were captured for the trailer – no scripted gameplay by the developers whatsoever. 

“I’ve been begging management to give us a release window for Den of Wolves in the trailer – but no. They won’t budge. These developers really don’t want to make promises they can’t keep for the sake of marketing. It makes my job harder, but as a gamer myself, I respect it. I told them we at least need to prove that the game exists, and that was the starting point for this trailer. We invited some of our most loyal fans to come to our office and play the game. This is real footage of them playing the game – not scripted, not us playing. The game does exist – ask them”, says Robin Björkell, Communications Director at 10 Chambers. 

“Absolutely incredible experience being invited to play Den of Wolves early. Planning and executing how you’re going to tackle heists is super satisfying. I had such a blast playing, and I honestly can’t wait for the game to be released”, says RandomKenny, one of the invited players.

In the trailer, the players can be seen tackling a heist, a previously unseen level inside a robot factory. Inside this gigantic factory, the players face resistance from both human and robotic enemies, all while deploying spider drills to hack vaults full of valuables.

“Even though we’ve not conducted any closed or public playtests yet, Den of Wolves has over half a million wishlists. We’re so grateful for our community’s support, and we can’t wait to show more details about the game. The reason we’re shy about communicating a release window yet is that we learned our lesson with GTFO, which was delayed multiple times. We don’t think it’s fair to communicate fake dates for the sake of getting an announcement out”, says Oscar J-T Holm, co-founder of 10 Chambers. 

Den of Wolves is a co-op heist FPS from the creator of PAYDAY: The Heist, PAYDAY 2, and GTFO. In this techno-thriller, you and your friends operate as criminals for hire in the conflicts between rival corporations in Midway City. Gather your crew, design the plan, gear up, and execute the heist. 

To celebrate the new trailer, Simon Viklund, most known for being the composer of PAYDAY 1 & 2, released a new track from the Den of Wolves soundtrack. The song is called Infohazard and can be found here.

Den of Wolves is available to wishlist on Steam.

About 10 Chambers 

Founded in 2015, 10 Chambers is a game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The studio was founded by Ulf Andersson, who also founded Overkill Software and served as the game designer behind Payday: The Heist andPAYDAY 2. The studio debuted with the cult hit GTFO and is currently developing the highly anticipated Den of Wolves.  For more information about 10 Chambers, please visit www.10chambers.com.

Watch today’s PC Gaming Show reveal trailer for a taste of Inkblood’s stunning hand-drawn animations, gothic world and treacherous investigations

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Dec. 4, 2025 –Inquisitor, your services are needed! Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a human) and developer HeyBird! are delighted to invite you into the strange world of Inkblood. Announced during today’s PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, Inkblood is an occult detective adventure game filled with murder, mystery and deceit, blending horror with the strangely cozy vibes of escape room-style puzzle solving.

Wicked sorcery abounds, rotting the minds of people and the very fabric of reality itself. Prove your worth as the Inquisitor, figure out what is happening, and don’t fail the Inquisition as your predecessor did.

Inkblood will challenge you to solve 10 unique cases, each filled with escape room-style puzzles and other clever obstacles to overcome. Examine both outside and inside of your carriage, with non-linear investigations inspired by games like The Room, The Case of the Golden Idol, and Strange Horticulture. Be warned – not every mystery in life is meant to be solved…

Key Features

• Uncover the Truth:As the Inquisitor, you are uniquely equipped to solve a cultist conspiracy. Deduction, observation, intuition, supernatural tools provided by the Inquisition – use everything we have trained you for.
• Home Away from Home:Your carriage is a temporary home and base of operations. There are rumors that it might contain hidden secrets of its own, and that those may have even caused the demise of your predecessor. Ignore those! Return the carriage exactly as it was, or face the same fate.
• Explore the Land: You’re not bound to one place: the investigation will lead you to bizarre, secret locations. Poke the map on the back of the coachman to tell him where to drive, and pursue the enemies of the state across the land.
• Eradicate the Occult: Your cases may seem like random occurrences at first, but they’re all connected to a grand conspiracy that even we’re not authorized to speak of. No detail is insignificant, and sometimes even the smallest may lead to the greatest of revelations.
• Gaze into the Past: Your magnifying glass has a rather peculiar ability to see not only what is, but what once was. But be careful: don’t look into things that are none of your concern!

Inkblood is expected to release in 2026 and available to wishlist now on Steam! To dive deeper into all things CRITICAL REFLEX, visit www.criticalreflex.com.

About Hey Bird!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a fish? We honestly don’t know. We found an egg and this thing came out of it. All we know is we like making weird games and experiences.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About CR Channel CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror.

New Story Trailer Reveals the Playable Dark Angels and Primarch Lion El’Jonson Kronus Must Not Fall, and The Blood Ravens Are Not Alone

Sydney, Australia – December 5, 2025: Deep Silver and KING Art Games are proud to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been officially recognised as one of PC Gamer’s Most Wanted Titles for next year’s games.

To celebrate this moment, we’re teasing a glimpse into the flagship Story Campaign, co-written by legendary Black Library author John French, which climaxes with The Dark Angels Space Marine Chapter, the first legion, answering the call of the Blood Ravens in their hour of greatest darkness.

Epic war unfolds on Kronus

The trailer opens with a look at how the Blood Ravens under Captain Cyrus and Chief Librarian Jonah Orion have arrived in orbit over Kronus at the start of the game. After an intense orbital fight with the Warboss Gorgutz and his Orks, both factions find themselves planetside where Guzcutta – the second Ork Commander – is already waiting.

Elsewhere on Kronus, Technoarcheologist Potentia Delta-9 surveys the planet for its lost knowledge as the Chronomancer Thothmek begins the Necron’s invasion, awakening Kronus’ dormant tombs in their own search for secrets.

The Imperium’s forces are beset on all sides, their last stand losing strength and the lines on the verge of collapse… until, at the crucial moment, it becomes clear they are not alone: the Dark Angels arrive.

The Dark Angels

For the first time in the Dawn of War history, players will not only be playing one Space Marine chapter, but two. The Dark Angels are one of two factions of Space Marines in Dawn of War IV and are a fully playable faction in all game modes.

Key things to know:

• During the Space Marines campaign, players will undertake missions in command of both the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels, and they can pick which missions they want to play.
• The Dark Angels have their own, playable Commanders for the Space Marines campaign: Company Master Astoran & Chaplain Ezrael.
• The Dark Angels have their own unique identity and history. As Space Marines, they share core strategies, tactics, wargear, and weaponry, while still maintaining the distinctive flavour and abilities of their Chapter.
• While the Blood Ravens are often engaged in smaller conflicts that require tactical finesse and sometimes involve stealth, the Dark Angels deploy their full might to the biggest battlefields. Precision strikes vs. all-out war.
• As the story saga reaches its breaking point, Lion El’Jonson himself descends onto the battlefield, giving players, for the first time ever, the chance to wield the legendary might of a Space Marine Primarch in a climactic, unforgettable finale.

Kronus is a world in ruins, and the future is untold, but one thing is certain: War has returned to Kronus.

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About Dawn of War IV

Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favourite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more!

Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details.

Experience the iconic stealth series for the first time in VR on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and PC VR

Sydney, Australia – December 5, 2025 – Vertigo Games, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal and Maze Theory, is proud to announce that Thief VR: Legacy of Shadowis launching today on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S, and PC VR.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is a fully immersive stealth experience that brings back the iconic Thief franchise, reintroducing players to The City where danger lurks around every corner and secrets are hidden in plain sight.

ABOUT THIEF VR: LEGACY OF SHADOW

The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the tyrant Baron Ulysses Northcrest. You are Magpie, a cunning thief shaped by the streets, who steals as the only means to survive until uncovering something greater: a legendary artifact holding a legacy from the past.

Experience the world of Thief for the first time in VR, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Use your body to sneak past guards and your hands to pickpocket, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks through tactile interactions. Wield an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery as you climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world. Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles, whether you sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadowis available now on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR.

To stay up to date about Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and other titles from Vertigo Games, sign up for the newsletter at ThiefVR.com.

About Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games is an award-winning, multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. The company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Recent games include Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine® Remake, Arizona Sunshine® 2, The 7th Guest VR, and After the Fall®. Vertigo Games is a PLAION Group company. https://vertigo-games.com/.

About Maze Theory

Maze Theory is a pioneering immersive entertainment studio that blends storytelling, technology, and gameplay to redefine the future of interactive experiences. With an award-winning portfolio that includes Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, and The Infinite Inside, the studio continues to push the boundaries of narrative and immersion.

About Eidos-Montréal

Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal® is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation. Eidos-Montréal is part of Crystal Dynamics – Eidos, an operative group within Embracer Group AB which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. Learn more at eidosmontreal.com.

TOKYO – December 4, 2025 – Faaast Penguin, the free chaotic survival action game developed by historia Inc., launched Season 8 “FPX: Snowboarding” today.

The latest Faaast Penguin season takes players to a snowy mountain for an EXTREME snowboarding competition! Soar over cliffs, blaze past helicopters, and chain jaw-dropping tricks across rugged courses with halfpipes and natural formations for maximum points and speed.

Press the Jump button mid-air to perform tricks. Be careful though as mistimed moves can lead to wipeouts. Chain tricks to raise your Run Rank, increase speed, and pull off even more spectacular moves. The highest achievable rank is X, and climbing toward it is key to victory. Learn more about the new season, “FPX: Snowboarding,” on the official site.

To celebrate the season, FPX Days invites everyone to explore the new snowboarding world to their heart’s content. During this period, players can participate in a video submission campaign on X, sharing everything from incredible plays to humorous moments captured with emotes. Details on the video submission campaign can be found on the official site.

Private matches have also received a new feature. Pendroid NPCs can now be added to lobbies, allowing for larger-scale matches even if you don’t have enough players online. Beginners also receive new missions designed to help those just starting out in Faaast Penguin learn the ropes and enjoy the snowy slopes with confidence.

The new Season Pass lets players earn season rank points to unlock exclusive items including up to 1,000 Crystals, snowy mountain-themed costumes, rides, colors, emotes, and nameplates. Black Pass holders get extra exclusive items that can be equipped immediately. As season rank points accumulate, players can also earn ultra-rare rewards.

Finally, Season 8 introduces a selection of shop-exclusive items, letting players fully enjoy their winter vacation with the penguins. While these items are only available until February 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM PST, some may return in future seasons.

Faaast Penguin tears up the slopes for free and shreds cross-platform play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store!

Stay connected with the latest updates on the official site, X, and Discord.

About historia Inc.

historia Inc. is a Tokyo-based game development company specializing in Unreal Engine known for titles such as The Caligula Effect 2 and LIVE A LIVE. Learn more about the studio on their official site, follow them on X, and check out their work on their YouTube channel. 

Sydney, Australia – December 5^th, 2025 – Milestone released the very first deep-dive gameplay trailer for RIDE 6, offering fans an exclusive look at the next evolution of its acclaimed motorcycle racing franchise. Set to release on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, RIDE 6 will be available on February 12^th, 2026, with Early Access available from February 9^th, 2026.

Aiming to welcome all players, RIDE 6 will feature two different gameplay experiences. Depending on their skill level, players can decide to hit the road with either the Arcade or the Pro experience. In the Arcade experience, the complexities of bike handling have been simplified with fewer controls, making it the ideal choice for newcomers and for those eager to hit the gas and dive straight into the action. The Pro experience, on the other hand, is tailored for more experienced players who want to fine-tune every aspect of their performance. Here, it is possible to adjust multiple technical parameters of the bikes, enjoying the highest level of realism and simulation.

Thanks to the dual physics system, RIDE 6 offers a gaming experience tailored to every player’s skill level, making it the most accessible chapter yet.

Regardless of the chosen physics, RIDE 6 does not fall short of challenges. In fact, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the game will feature 10 real-world riders, who will wait for players in thrilling boss battles at the end of dedicated career chapters. These events mark the climax of the Ride Fest, the brand-new career mode built around an open event system that lets everyone find their own path to the top step of the podium.

Developed with Unreal Engine 5, RIDE 6 will push the series’ realism to new heights. Greater detail, advanced technologies, and stunning visuals come together in a revamped weather, daytime, and lighting system designed to enhance the gameplay experience and maximise immersion. Moreover, providing potentially endless replay ability, players will be able to tweak all these aspects to recreate their dream races and enjoy some of the scenarios that made the history of motorbikes.

With launch just months away and the largest roster of over 340 motorcycles*, RIDE 6 promises to be the strongest entry in the series.   

*Comprehensive of D1 and DLC content

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/

“PlayStation®5” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.  

A gorgeous, healing journey from developers behind titles like Life is Strange and Mass Effect

LOS ANGELES – 5 Dec. 2025 – Revealed today at PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, The House of Hikmah, is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy, and the search for purpose after profound loss from developer Lunacy Studios. The game launches on PC via Steam in Q1 2026. 

Set off on a relatable, emotional journey brought to life by a team of industry veterans that have worked on well-known IPs such as the Senior Level Designer forStar Wars: Battlefront, Mass Effect, and Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Composer for Journey, Sword of the Sea, and The Pathless, Programmer for Life is Strange, and more.

Explore the awe-inspiring House of Wisdom as Maya, a curious and sorrowful 14-year-old girl seeking answers in the wake of her father’s passing. Experience an underlying light of hope that will guide her and grow as she faces the trials of healing that lie ahead.

Meet with historical scholars from the Islamic Golden Age as they navigate their own grieving processes, and gain insight into their personal relationships with Maya’s father. Share entertaining yet meaningful moments while finding wisdom and comfort in their scientific and philosophical teachings. 

Wield a remarkable heirloom that Maya’s father left behind to transform matter and solve metaphorical puzzles representative of her journey. Glide through wind channels, move floating platforms, and reactivate ancient mechanisms to navigate wondrous areas. Discover nine distinct and thematic environments through engaging, nonviolent mechanics reminiscent of classic and nostalgic gameplay experiences.

The long road to recovery is rife with challenges. Overcome the Widow, a surreal force lost in her own unmanaged grief, pulling Maya into interactive dream sequences she must escape to confront her pain and despondency. Succeed in thought-provoking quests to progress further through the Mystic Realm.

“We’re endeavoring to create an emotionally resonant narrative that players can connect with on a deep and personal level,” said Faris Attieh, Creative Director, Lunacy Studios. “We’re excited to bring some of the insightful teachings of the Islamic Golden Age to Western audiences.”

The House of Hikmah will launch on PC via Steam in Q1 2026, featuring English and Arabic voiceover localization with talents such as Ben Turner, Talal Karkouti, and more, as well as support for French, Spanish (LATAM), and Simplified Chinese text languages.

For more information, follow the team on X, Bluesky, TikTok, and Instagram, and search #TheHouseofHikmah on social media.

About Lunacy Studios

Lunacy is a fully-remote, globally distributed indie studio creating narrative-rich games that explore culture, emotion, and identity. It hosts a diverse team of industry veterans who’ve worked on well-known IPs, including Life is Strange, Star Wars: Battlefront, Mass Effect, Assassin’s Creed, The Walking Dead, and many more.Lunacy Studios designs thoughtful, visually stunning experiences one story at a time, beginning with the studio’s debut title, The House of Hikmah, currently in development.

Leamington Spa, UK – December 4, 2025: Leading UK publisher Kwalee and its internal development studio, Kwalee Labs, are proud to reveal a new atmospheric trailer for the upcoming first-person bullet-hell action-adventure game Luna Abyss. Entitled “The Eye Has Opened,” the trailer showcases the game’s dark, grim atmosphere as players uncover the mysteries of the mimic moon and the abyss within its depths. 

Luna Abyss is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure featuring fluid platforming and bullet-hell combat. Players will follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna, a mimic moon and find themselves caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.

Players can begin uncovering the abyss’ mysteries by downloading the demo on Steam. The demo introduces multiple locations from the game as players face corrupted souls and twisted cosmic horrors.

Luna Abyss is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026.

About Luna Abyss

You are a prisoner sentenced to explore a derelict megastructure that sprawls deep beneath the surface of the mimic moon Luna. You are tasked with recovering forgotten technology from within the Abyss and the lost colony it consumed. Every move you make will be overseen by your artificial prison guard named Aylin.

These centuries-old ruins are alive with maddening echoes, insinuating secrets of the once prosperous city of Greymont and its terrible fate. The Scourge. The tenets of the All-Father. The choir of the Collective. The voices of the Abyss call to you; they whisper strange missives…

Welcome to the Abyss 

“Don’t be afraid, little wanderer. You need only go deeper, the better to be seen by us. The slumbering silent one breathes deep and waits. All we need is the key. All we need is you.”

Buried Mystery 

Uncover the mysteries of the mimic moon, and the abyss within its depths. Come face to face with remnants of the colony’s downfall & discover your role within this doomed world. Learn all the secrets the abyss has to offer.

Navigate Forsaken Chasms 

Sprint, jump & dash your way through this brutalist alien megastructure. Experience fluid first-person platforming as you travel through Luna & the depths of the abyss.

Withstand the Onslaught

Face corrupted souls & twisted cosmic horrors of Luna Abyss with weapon in hand. Master your tools, adjust on the fly and survive in a bullet hell.

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, and Town to City alongside upcoming releases such as Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Luna Abyss and Modulus. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

Prepare to combat corrupted magical creatures and restore the lost tranquility of the ancient ruins in Seed Lab’s upcoming life sim.

Zhuhai City, China – Thursday, 4th December 2025 — Chinese developer, Seed Lab, has revealed all-new details about the combat and multiplayer coming to its anime-inspired life sim, Starsand Island, set to launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 in early 2026.

Revealed during today’s PC Gaming Show, in addition to the calm, tranquil farming and friendship building showcased to date, Starsand Island will feature third-person combat mechanics when players explore the island’s mystical, ruined area. As players encounter the many strange animals that live among the ruins, they’ll use a range of weapons, including slingshots and bows, to remove a magical corruption from the creatures, enabling them to be domesticated.

Powerful animal bosses also live among the ruins, presenting a further layer of challenge. Overcoming them will take skill to exploit the creatures’ weaknesses, upgrade weapons and ammo, and perfectly time counters, but with the promise of greater rewards – including unlocking advanced professions to master – it’s a risk worth taking!

Exploring the ruins and battling its strange inhabitants doesn’t have to be a solo experience; like the rest of Starsand Island life, it can also be enjoyed online with a friend, as part of the game’s multiplayer. Players will also be able to invite friends to help build their idyllic, pastoral life, as they plant and harvest crops, fish and master animal husbandry, and construct a perfect home. They can also share vehicles or ride the larger animals, and adventure across the length and breadth of the island.

Today’s reveal also highlighted a number of advanced features available to players on their journey to exploring the simple life: The addition of smart robots will help automate farming, ensuring the harvest is reaped while players are away from their homestead – perhaps on a futuristic hoverboard – while custom glasshouses built in DIY mode will harness the sun’s energy to further help with plant propagation. 

Starsand Island is launching on PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026, and is available to wishlist now.

About Starsand Island

Escape the Urban Grind to Starsand Island – Your Island Paradise Awaits! Tired of the hustle and bustle? Return to the tranquil embrace of Starsand Island, a gem hailed as the “Star of the Deep Sea.” Here, immerse yourself in a serene pastoral lifestyle: slow-paced days spent bonding with adorable capybaras, cats, and dogs, savoring the thrill of bountiful fishing, exploring the mystical Moonlit Forest, or simply soaking in the island’s untouched beauty. Leave the mundane behind and rediscover life’s simple joys in this coastal utopia.

A cozy Haddonfield neighborhood becomes the ultimate battleground of fear.

Lakewood, CO – Dec. 4, 2025 – Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and created in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, reveals its first in-game map, “Haddonfield Heights,” at PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted today. 

Nestled beneath the iconic Haddonfield water tower, the map brings players deep into the heart of the town, introducing a warm, tight-knit neighborhood that hides terror behind every picket fence and perfectly manicured lawn. 

Featuring a cluster of charming homes, the game’s first map radiates small-town comfort by day, but becomes a maze of dread at night. With plenty of front yards and winding side streets, players can explore every neighborhood nook and cranny, daring the brave enough to face what’s lurking in the shadows.

In this chilling sandbox, players can take the role of either a desperate Civilian fighting to protect the townsfolk or the infamous Michael Myers himself. As a Civilian, scavenge for supplies, guide residents to safety, and locate a phone to call the police before the time runs out. As Myers, prowl the shadows and use eerie abilities, like Shape Jump, to traverse through the neighborhood unseen and strike without warning. Every decision is a life-or-death gamble in a relentless game of cat-and-mouse.

“This neighborhood allowed us to reimage the tension of Haddonfield in a way that feels both intimate and terrifying,” said Jordan Mathewson, Design Director at IllFonic. “We wanted players to feel the comfort of the neighborhood they recognize from the film right before we turn it into panic. Every hedge, hallway, and backyard was built to heighten suspense and reward clever play, whether you’re hunting or being hunted.”

The game, Halloween, will terrify Haddonfield on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

To dig deeper into IllFonic and its titles, visit IllFonic’s official website and follow Halloween’s official socials on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and join the official Discord to get the latest news as development continues.

© 2025 Compass International Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Halloween and Michael Myers are trademarks of Compass. Game software excluding Compass International Pictures, Inc. elements: ©2025 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. © 2025 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 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/.