Released earlier this year, fans of Berzerk Studio’s side-scrolling action adventure game Infernax are getting a treat today with the release of a new Halloween update. Available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam versions of Infernax, the update adds the new playable character known as “The Stranger”, a shotgun-wielding maniac wearing a familiar-looking hockey mask.

Players can unlock The Stranger in Infernax from the very beginning by naming a new save file’s character “stranger.” Along with The Stranger’s unorthodox attacks, the shotgun packs a serious punch both ways, so while you’re enjoying the gore it spreads, be wary of the kickback.

“With secrets to unlock, powerful abilities to learn, and an assortment of spells in your arsenal, you’ll be ready to face whatever lurks in the shadows and truly give em’ hell. Along the way, your morals will be tested by difficult choices that will shape not only the fate of Upel, but the fate of The Stranger or Alcedor themselves, leading to different gameplay paths. The challenge that lies ahead is not for the faint of heart, but Infernax offers both a classic hardcore mode and a more forgiving (but no less challenging) casual mode, for maximum enjoyment no matter how you play.”