Halloween: The Game Wiki

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HALLOWEEN

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Know the night. Survive the Shape.

Challenge walkthroughs, item knowledge, and answers for your next night in Haddonfield.

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Chapter 1 overview: Smith's Grove

Chapter 1 of Halloween: The Game's story mode — the Smith's Grove escape. What the chapter teaches, its challenges, and tips for a clean first clear as Michael.

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Chapter 2 overview: the road home

Chapter 2 of Halloween: The Game's story mode — the journey back toward Haddonfield, the Surprise mechanics it teaches, and its notorious sixth challenge.

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Chapter 2, Challenge 6: Surprise indicators & alert failures

Chapter 2 Challenge 6 in Halloween: The Game — how Surprise indicators work, why alerts fail the challenge, and where reports conflict about the exact rules.

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Latest patch

What changed in v1.0.0

  • Full release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic)
  • 1v4 multiplayer, 6-chapter story mode, challenge system, progression
  • Cross-platform play, private lobbies, offline vs-AI practice
  • Still broken: Cross-platform matchmaking unreliable (fixed in 1.0.1)
  • Still broken: Animation and collision jank widely reported
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Known issues

What's in your hands?

The item files.

rare rare · reportedAncient AmuletOne-time protection from Michaeluncommon weapon · verifiedAxeMichael weapon unlockuncommon consumable · verifiedCannabisTemporarily revealing Michael's locationuncommon key · verifiedCar KeysCar escape route
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You're not alone

Fight back.

01How to get Michael Myers arrested02The civilian opening playbook: your first 3 minutes03Emote controls: how to emote on every platform04Escape routes & the items they require05How to counter Shape Jump
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The Shape

Play the Boogeyman.

Michael Myers hub ↗
Shape JumpEnter darkness, move rapidly through walls and doors, reappear elsewhereFixed slotKiller SenseFirst-person gaze mode that raises Stalk (max 3); higher Stalk boosts damage, grabs, and trackingFixed slotBlackoutOptional-slot ability associated with disabling lights; exact scope pending verificationOptional slotReality TearOptional-slot ability; effect details community-reported, pending verificationOptional slot

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A little clarity goes a long way.

FixChallenges not counting? What actually helpsFixController vs keyboard on PCFAQAre the Regal 3D Glasses promotion codes real?FAQCan Michael Myers die in the game?

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