Halloween Franchise Gets Gaming Boost from John Carpenter

John Carpenter to Help Develop Two New Halloween Games

Boss Team Games, creators of the acclaimed Evil Dead: The Game, is partnering with legendary horror director John Carpenter to develop two new video games based on the Halloween franchise. This exciting news, exclusively revealed by IGN, promises a terrifyingly authentic gaming experience.

Carpenter's Involvement and Unreal Engine 5 Power

The collaboration between Boss Team Games, Compass International Pictures, and Further Front will leverage the power of Unreal Engine 5 to create two games that allow players to “relive moments from the film” and play as iconic characters. Carpenter, a self-described gaming enthusiast, expressed his excitement about contributing to the project, emphasizing his commitment to crafting a truly frightening experience. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the opportunity a “dream come true.”

A Sparse Gaming History, a Rich Cinematic Legacy

While the Halloween franchise boasts a rich cinematic history spanning thirteen films, its presence in the gaming world is surprisingly limited. The only official game, released in 1983 for the Atari 2600, is now a collector's item. Michael Myers has, however, appeared as a DLC character in several modern titles, including Dead by Daylight and Fortnite.

The potential for both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode to be playable characters in the new games is highly anticipated, given their decades-long cinematic rivalry.

The Halloween Film Series:

• Halloween (1978)
• Halloween II (1981)
• Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
• Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
• Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
• Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
• Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
• Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
• Halloween (2007)
• Halloween (2018)
• Halloween Kills (2021)
• Halloween Ends (2022)

Boss Team Games' Expertise and Carpenter's Passion

Boss Team Games’ success with Evil Dead: The Game showcases their expertise in creating immersive horror experiences. John Carpenter’s well-known love for video games, evident in past interviews where he discussed titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, promises a unique and authentic approach to the Halloween games.

The anticipation for these new Halloween games is high, and fans eagerly await further details as development progresses.