Performance improvements, match pacing changes, escape tuning, Bloodthirst and Shape Jump adjustments, late-game stalking improvements, UI upgrades and a new Context Execution.
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HALLOWEEN:
THE GAME
The current MB5 guide to Patch 1.1.0, October 27 content, perks, progression, Michael Myers, the playable Civilian roster and all confirmed Haddonfield maps — including the incoming Tower Farm.
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📰 WHAT'S NEW
Verified October updates from IllFonic.
The first major post-launch content drop adds the free Tower Farm map plus Halloween 5 and Halloween (2018) Michael skins, Michelle, Eugene and a Halloween costume pack.
COMING OCT 27Standard and Limited Collector's physical editions launched October 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with advance-access cosmetics and physical collectibles depending on edition.
AVAILABLE🃏 PERK CARDS & DECKS
Completing matches earns Perk Points. Spend them to roll randomized Perk Cards, with larger spends improving your chance at higher-rarity cards. Owned cards can also be temporarily upgraded for a set number of matches.
1 • EARN
Finish matches to earn Perk Points.
2 • ROLL
Spend Perk Points on randomized cards; higher spends can improve rarity odds.
3 • BUILD
Equip collected cards in Civilian Perk Decks, then receive randomized perk choices during matches.
PATCH 1.0.1 PERK CHANGES
- Maximum 2 copies of the same perk per deck.
- XP required for the initial in-match perk rolls increased.
- Stuck in-game perk rolling menu fixed.
- Perk-related interaction delay in Graveyard reduced.
📈 PROGRESSION SYSTEM
Match and Story Mode XP feeds four progression categories and unlocks Civilians, abilities, starting items, cosmetics, executions and challenge tiers.
PROFILE LEVEL
Overall XP across roles and modes.
KILLER LEVEL
Progress earned as Michael Myers.
CIVILIAN LEVEL
Separate progression for each Civilian.
WEAPON LEVEL
Progress from kills with specific Michael weapons.
CHALLENGES & PRESTIGE
Passive, Progressive and Singleplayer Challenges provide additional unlocks. Each progression category can prestige at max level.
🛠 PATCHES & QUALITY-OF-LIFE
PATCH 1.1.0 — OCTOBER 6, 2026
PERFORMANCE
Improved CPU/GPU performance across maps, DLSS/FSR/XeSS performance, DLSS-G support and Xbox Series S stability.
MATCH PACING
Escape discovery now scales with match time, escape-item spawns were reduced/rebalanced, and Storm Cellar/Gate escape capacity was lowered.
MICHAEL
Bloodthirst now rewards Stalking and Executions more heavily, early-tier Shape Jump was slowed, Shape Dash was sped up and late-game stalking was strengthened.
CIVILIANS
Sprint stamina use increased, Car Repair no longer requires holding the interaction button, and Pocket Knife struggle difficulty now scales with Stalk/Bloodthirst.
UI + QOL
Added self-location on the map, Spectator Minigame toggle, clearer Perk Point totals, updated icons and improved notifications/HUD behavior.
NEW CONTENT
One new Context Execution was added alongside map lighting/set-dressing polish and Story Mode environment/cinematic improvements.
PATCH 1.0.4 — SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
High-priority stability work, Xbox Series X|S improvements and corrections to the Grab/Struggle changes introduced in 1.0.3. IllFonic also granted 10,000 Perk Points to current players.
🎁 OCTOBER 27 CONTENT
FREE MAP #5 • THE TOWER FARM
A rural farming community outside Haddonfield with wide roads, cornfields, farmhouses, barns, sheds, a filling station, harvest festival, trailer park and pumpkin-filled gardens. Free for game owners.
HALLOWEEN 5 MICHAEL • $9.99
Michael Myers based on Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.
HALLOWEEN (2018) MICHAEL • $9.99
Michael Myers based on Halloween (2018), with the mask design supervised by Christopher Nelson.
NEW CIVILIANS • $9.99 PACK
Michelle and Eugene join the playable Civilian lineup together in the new Civilian Characters Pack.
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES • $9.99 PACK
14 outfits — one per character — plus 42 tints in Civilian Costumes Pack 1.
FREE FEATURES / FIXES / QOL
The October 27 drop also includes another free update lane alongside the paid cosmetic/character content.
Year-one plan: IllFonic says this is the first in a series of post-launch content updates planned across the game's first year. Additional drops have not yet been fully detailed.
🔪 MICHAEL MYERS
- Killer Sense
- Shape Jump
- Reality Tear
- Blackout
- Detection Pulse
🏃 CIVILIAN BUILD STATS
- Athleticism
- Personality
- Resourcefulness
- Capability
Patch 1.0.1 reduced max Stamina and Stamina Regen at Athleticism levels 6–10.
👥 PLAYABLE CIVILIANS
The current launch roster includes ten Standard characters plus Digital Deluxe Civilians Richard and Alexis. Michelle and Eugene are confirmed to join through the October 27 Civilian Characters Pack.
J
JenniferSTANDARD
T
TanyaSTANDARD
R
RachelSTANDARD
E
EricSTANDARD
M
MarcusSTANDARD
T
ThomasSTANDARD
B
Bob SimmsLEGACY • STANDARD
L
Lynda van der KlokLEGACY • STANDARD
A
Annie BrackettLEGACY • STANDARD
L
Laurie StrodeLEGACY • STANDARD
R
RichardDIGITAL DELUXE
A
AlexisDIGITAL DELUXE
M
MichelleOCT 27 DLC
E
EugeneOCT 27 DLC
🗺️ HADDONFIELD MAPS
Four launch maps are live now. The Tower Farm becomes Map #5 as a free update on October 27.
EAST HADDONFIELD
Rural and industrial Haddonfield with farmland, long sight lines and dangerous approach routes.
MIDWEST FEED COMPANYGRAIN MILLSILOSPHELPS GARAGERABBIT IN RED LOUNGETRAIN TRACKS
HADDONFIELD HEIGHTS
Classic suburban Haddonfield built around familiar residential landmarks and tighter neighborhood routes.
STRODE HOUSEMYERS HOUSELAMPKIN LANEWATER TOWERRESIDENTIAL STREETS
ORANGE GROVE ESTATES
Upscale residential streets with larger multi-story homes, garages, balconies, fences and hedges.
DOYLE HOUSEWALLACE HOUSENEIGHBORHOOD PARKGARAGESBALCONIESHEDGES
HADDONFIELD TOWN CENTER
Dense commercial streets and recognizable downtown locations with numerous interior landmarks.
NICHOLS HARDWAREA-SIDE MUSICHILL GARDEN CENTERPATTY'S PUBPOST OFFICECEMETERY
THE TOWER FARM
Coming free October 27: open farm roads and cornfields create exposed routes, while barns, sheds, farmhouses and roadside ditches create new hiding and chase options.
FILLING STATIONCORN FIELDSFARMHOUSESBARNSHARVEST FESTIVALTRAILER PARKPUMPKIN GARDENS
MB5 SOURCE CHECK • OCTOBER 8, 2026: Current information is based on official Halloween: The Game / IllFonic posts for Patch 1.1.0, the October 27 content update, physical editions, launch content, locations and progression. Official news ↗ • October content update ↗ • Patch 1.1.0 ↗