Halloween: The Game Release Date — When It Launched and Where

Published 2026-09-173 min read

Halloween: The Game launched September 8, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic, with Deluxe Edition early access from September 4.

The 1978 Halloween night is the setting, and the launch calendar was built to match it. Halloween: The Game — IllFonic's asymmetric horror sandbox set directly after the film — headed to store on September 8, 2026, right in front of the holiday itself.

Michael Myers holding a knife in a dark scene from Halloween The Game
Evil came home a few weeks before Halloween 2026.

Launch Date and Platforms

The game released on September 8, 2026 (September 9, 00:00 in East Asian time zones) across:

  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC via Steam
  • PC via Epic Games Store

Early Access for Deluxe Owners

Buying the Deluxe Edition moved the date up: early access opened on September 4, 2026 — four full days before everyone else. That window is the main functional difference between the two editions, alongside the extra skins and civilians.

Preorders

Preorders opened well before launch and stayed up through release week. Every preorder, in either edition, carried the "Phantom" Michael Myers skin as the bonus.

Now that the game is out, the date matters mostly for context — what counts day-to-day is what happens after you spawn into Haddonfield. The survivor beginner guide is the fastest way into a working match.

Keep reading:

Related Guides

Halloween: The Game Unlock Times and Preorder Bonuses by EditionHalloween: The Game System Requirements — Min and Recommended SpecsHalloween: The Game Price — What Standard and Deluxe CostHalloween: The Game Preorder Bonus — the Phantom Michael SkinHalloween: The Game Editions — What's in Standard vs Deluxe