Halloween The Game single-player mode revisits the origins of Michael Myers

Need a break from asymmetrical play? This has ya.

A new Halloween The Game single-player mode was revealed at Summer Game Fest, and will put players in the shoes of Michael Myers as the killer begins his killing spree and starts his legend.

“Live out the chilling story surrounding Michael Myers’ escape from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium and the terrifying events that followed,” said IllFonic and Gun Interactive in a press release. “Embody pure evil as the true Boogeyman and commit the horrors leading to Halloween Night in 1978.

“Cinematic story cutscenes introduce chapters, characters, and story beats with iconic Halloween: The Game aesthetics and shot recreations, building a Haddonfield inspired by the original film. Yet the game goes beyond paying homage to the seminal movie, taking it in creative new directions to inject surprises and build upon Michael Myers’ monstrous, mythical intrigue.”

The single-player mode will be comprised of six chapters, with the pair not detailing how long they’ll take to play through.

“Each chapter contains a distinct set of secondary challenges and collectibles that reveal new executions, scenarios, and lore, unlocking exclusive cosmetics for Multiplayer mode,” IllFonic and Gun continued. “Several difficulty options test and reward players who want to understand what it takes to be a truly ruthless Michael Myers.”

Otherwise, Halloween offers up the usual asymmetrical horror experience with Myers facing off against several victims/survivors in multiplayer.

Expect Halloween The Game from 8 September on Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5.