I have to confess that when Friday the 13th: The Game shut down its servers, I was really, really sad because I have a soft spot for asymmetric horror games, especially those inspired by iconic franchises that we all know and love.
That’s why, when I heard that the same developer, IllFonic, is bringing Halloween to life in basically the same way, it instantly became one of my most anticipated horror titles for 2026 – and my hype has just reached a new level by knowing that it will feature a very nostalgic setting.
Haddonfield Heights Is Your New Nightmare (Again)
During the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted event this week, IllFonic has revealed the very first map for the game – and yes, it is exactly where you want this nightmare to begin: the cozy Haddonfield neighborhood.
Titled “Haddonfield Heights”, the in-game map is going to present a sandbox structure, with a bunch of small houses and gardens to explore and hide from Michael Myers. Oh, you can also expect the iconic water tower, of course!
And, according to Jordan Mathewson, the design director at IllFonic, it is directly inspired by the neighborhood from the original Halloween, from 1978....
