Halloween: The Game Release Date, Early Access & Editions
Halloween: The Game released digitally on September 8, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Standard includes the game; Digital Deluxe adds characters and cosmetic extras. The four-day advance-play period has ended.
Updated October 13, 2026
Standard vs. Digital Deluxe today
| Purchase question | Standard | Digital Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Can I play the main modes? | Base game: 1v4 multiplayer and Michael’s single-player story. | Base game included; the same core modes. |
| Which extra Civilians are included? | The launch Standard roster has 10 Civilians. | Richard and Alexis are the two additional Civilians. |
| What else is listed? | The base package. | An exclusive Michael skin; Epic also lists a digital comic and advance access to a Laurie Strode cosmetic. PlayStation names the Michael skin “Inmate.” |
| Do I get early play now? | The game has released. | No new four-day head start: that was the September 4–8 launch period. |
Choose by content: Standard covers the two main modes. Compare the Deluxe price difference only if you want its extra characters and cosmetics; past early access is no longer a reason to pay more.
Already own the game? PlayStation also lists a Digital Deluxe Upgrade. Check the upgrade requirements and your existing platform before buying the full game again.
Contents checked September 17, 2026 against Epic’s Digital Deluxe page and PlayStation’s edition list. Epic still includes old pre-purchase wording: the Phantom skin is listed under pre-purchase, separately from Deluxe contents. Do not assume that bonus is included in a purchase today. “Advance access” to a cosmetic is not the same as permanent exclusivity.
The September 2026 launch timeline
| Event | Published date and time | What it means now |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Deluxe advance play | September 4, 2026, 09:00 PT | A historical four-day head start before general digital release. |
| General digital release | September 8, 2026, 09:00 PT | Both editions are past their scheduled release date. Store availability still depends on region and platform. |
The official launch announcement gives these dates and times. Its weekday label for September 8 is inconsistent with the calendar; this timeline uses the numerical date, which also matches the stores.
Choose the store for your platform
PC: Steam
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PC: Epic Games Store
Choose the base game or the Digital Deluxe edition on your account’s regional store.
PlayStation 5
Open Halloween on PlayStation Store →
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Xbox Series X|S
Open the official Xbox purchase listing →
This is the Xbox destination linked by the game’s official site. Check current online-play requirements and local availability on the store.
Prices, taxes and availability vary by store region. No purchase is processed by this fan guide.
The Australian Classification Board’s RC statement concerns drug use linked to incentives or rewards. Check your Australian storefront’s current availability before purchase.
Official references
See the launch roster and character stats or use the first-match checklists. The launch announcement supports the dates and extra character names; the store links above supply current package details.
October 27: what does an owner need to buy?
IllFonic’s October 5 announcement separates free content from optional paid packs. The drop is scheduled for October 27, 2026; these are announced prices shown with a dollar sign, not a promise of local currency totals or an exact unlock hour.
- Want the new map? Tower Farm is free to game owners. The announcement does not require a Deluxe upgrade or a paid skin.
- Want a specific Michael appearance? The Halloween 5 and Halloween (2018) skins are listed at $9.99 each. Buying one is not described as buying both.
- Want Michelle and Eugene? The Civilian Characters Pack is listed at $9.99 for both, separate from the launch Deluxe characters Richard and Alexis.
- Want costumes? Civilian Costumes Pack 1 is listed at $9.99 for 14 outfits and 42 tints. It is a separate listing from the two-character pack.
Owning the launch Deluxe Edition does not, on this announcement alone, establish entitlement to those new paid packs. Check the current platform listing when they release before purchasing; do not buy a character pack solely to obtain the free map. See map timing or the announced roster additions.