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Halloween: The Game Devs Joke About Calling In Sick for September 4 Early Access

Digital Deluxe preorders unlock play ahead of the full release.

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The official account posted that players who preorder the Digital Deluxe Edition of Halloween The Game can begin playing soon. Developer IllFonic joked about calling in sick on the day. Separate posts shared community maps of Haddonfield locations including Haddonfield Heights and Orange Grove Estates. The title is described as an asymmetric horror experience with singleplayer and multiplayer modes from IllFonic and partners. Preorder options and edition exclusives were detailed on the game site.

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Halloween: The Game Early Access Unlocks September 4 for Deluxe Buyers

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17 Sources

@SourceHalloweenEarly access is officially THIS WEEK for people who preordered the deluxe edition of Halloween: The Game!! 🎃🔪 Early access releases Friday at 9AM PDT / 12PM EDT
@HalloweenmoviesNew exclusive screenshot! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is NEARLY here! Halloween: The Game will unleash Michael Myers on September 8, 2026. But did you know that you can get EARLY ACCESS with the DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION PRE-ORDER??? That’s right! Early Access starts SEPTEMBER 4TH!! Beginning August 27 and running through September 3, 2026, Halloween Portal members will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win the Digital Deluxe Edition. And how does one do that, you ask? Simple! Just visit the following link (copy and paste it into your browser if you're using Instagram) https://halloweenportal.com/forums/topic/halloween-the-game-giveaway/ and comment with your preferred system: Steam, PlayStation 5, or XBOX Series S/X. IMPORTANT – Halloween: The Game is rated M for Mature. The M rating indicates the game is intended for mature audiences because it may contain themes, violence, or other mature material unsuitable for younger players. To be eligible to win, you must be 17 or older and have an active Halloween Portal account. Winners will receive their game codes via email on September 4, or shortly thereafter, and are REQUIRED to provide a government ID as proof of age to receive their prize. To help further fan the flames of excitement, from now until launch day, we will be sharing EXCLUSIVE screenshots you won’t find anywhere else! See the full version of the included image at the following link (copy and paste it into your browser if you're using Instagram) https://halloweenportal.com/halloween-the-game-contest-and-exclusive-daily-screen-shots/ The Halloween: The Game Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order includes: Halloween: The Game Early Access beginning September 4, 2026 Digital Pre-Order Exclusive Phantom Michael Myers Skin Exclusive Inmate Michael Myers Skin Two Exclusive Civilian Characters: Richard and Alexis And more surprises! PLEASE NOTE: We will be giving away codes for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam ONLY. Codes for this promotion will NOT be available through the Epic Games Store. Good luck, and we’ll see you on the streets of Haddonfield! #TheNightHeCameHome #michaelmyers #halloween1978 #halloween
@HalloweenTVGDigital Deluxe Edition Early Access is only a few days away... Pre-order now and start playing on Friday, September 4 🔪🎃 🕘 https://bit.ly/PreOrderHalloweenTVG
@HalloweenVerseEarly Access for Halloween: The Game starts THIS FRIDAY at 9 AM PT! 🎃🔪 Michael is coming home. 🎮
@72hrsthis is going to be a game of 2026 boys get ready !! 🎃🎃⛽️⛽️
@IllFonicWho's calling in sick on Friday? (We promise not to tell your bosses)
@johnbludi need that EDT time to change to 12am instead of 12pm please
@SlasherRadioHalloween Game release time in all regions and locations ⏰🎃
@ReAnimateHer_I honestly can NOT tell you how excited I am to play @HalloweenTVG there has been a giant hole in my heart since @Friday13thGame closed down and I am hoping Michael can fill that hole...😏 Only a couple days left ghouls!!! #HalloweenTheGame
@MlSERYEMPIRELaurie’s House can be accessed from Haddonfield Heights! - it was previously blocked off in the beta
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    @SourceHalloweenEarly access is officially THIS WEEK for people who preordered the deluxe edition of Halloween: The Game!! 🎃🔪 Early access releases Friday at 9AM PDT / 12PM EDT
    @HalloweenmoviesNew exclusive screenshot! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is NEARLY here! Halloween: The Game will unleash Michael Myers on September 8, 2026. But did you know that you can get EARLY ACCESS with the DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION PRE-ORDER??? That’s right! Early Access starts SEPTEMBER 4TH!! Beginning August 27 and running through September 3, 2026, Halloween Portal members will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win the Digital Deluxe Edition. And how does one do that, you ask? Simple! Just visit the following link (copy and paste it into your browser if you're using Instagram) https://halloweenportal.com/forums/topic/halloween-the-game-giveaway/ and comment with your preferred system: Steam, PlayStation 5, or XBOX Series S/X. IMPORTANT – Halloween: The Game is rated M for Mature. The M rating indicates the game is intended for mature audiences because it may contain themes, violence, or other mature material unsuitable for younger players. To be eligible to win, you must be 17 or older and have an active Halloween Portal account. Winners will receive their game codes via email on September 4, or shortly thereafter, and are REQUIRED to provide a government ID as proof of age to receive their prize. To help further fan the flames of excitement, from now until launch day, we will be sharing EXCLUSIVE screenshots you won’t find anywhere else! See the full version of the included image at the following link (copy and paste it into your browser if you're using Instagram) https://halloweenportal.com/halloween-the-game-contest-and-exclusive-daily-screen-shots/ The Halloween: The Game Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order includes: Halloween: The Game Early Access beginning September 4, 2026 Digital Pre-Order Exclusive Phantom Michael Myers Skin Exclusive Inmate Michael Myers Skin Two Exclusive Civilian Characters: Richard and Alexis And more surprises! PLEASE NOTE: We will be giving away codes for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam ONLY. Codes for this promotion will NOT be available through the Epic Games Store. Good luck, and we’ll see you on the streets of Haddonfield! #TheNightHeCameHome #michaelmyers #halloween1978 #halloween
    @HalloweenTVGDigital Deluxe Edition Early Access is only a few days away... Pre-order now and start playing on Friday, September 4 🔪🎃 🕘 https://bit.ly/PreOrderHalloweenTVG
    @HalloweenVerseEarly Access for Halloween: The Game starts THIS FRIDAY at 9 AM PT! 🎃🔪 Michael is coming home. 🎮
    @72hrsthis is going to be a game of 2026 boys get ready !! 🎃🎃⛽️⛽️
    @IllFonicWho's calling in sick on Friday? (We promise not to tell your bosses)
    @johnbludi need that EDT time to change to 12am instead of 12pm please
    @SlasherRadioHalloween Game release time in all regions and locations ⏰🎃
    @ReAnimateHer_I honestly can NOT tell you how excited I am to play @HalloweenTVG there has been a giant hole in my heart since @Friday13thGame closed down and I am hoping Michael can fill that hole...😏 Only a couple days left ghouls!!! #HalloweenTheGame
    @MlSERYEMPIRELaurie’s House can be accessed from Haddonfield Heights! - it was previously blocked off in the beta
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