Sure, carving up bots looks to be fun in IllFonic’s Halloween: The Game, but what if you want to take the stalking online? And just how does the upcoming game’s matchmaking system work? Luckily the devs are ready to explain it with the new overview trailer.
Halloween: The Game uses a role-based matchmaking system, which allows players to queue as either killer (aka Michael) or civilian. Ahead of matchmaking, players will choose their desired role, and enter a dedicated queues. If your role doesn’t matter, to you, you can also choose “no preference” when entering the queue.
The game will also make use of an in-game currency referred to as Killer Tokens that allows players to advance in the queues to play as Myers. These can be earned by playing and completing matches. The tokens can then be spent to enter a priority matchmaking pool that reduces your wait time.
For those who prefer to match up with friends, you can also host private matches, where the roles can be specified or randomized amongst friends.
In addition, remember the “surprises” that the team were teasing if you ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition or the Limited Collector’s Edition of Halloween: The Game? Well, one of them is the ability to unlock Advance Access to the ‘Final Girl’ Laurie Strode cosmetic!
Halloween: The Game will launch digitally on September 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Physical releases will launch on October 6.