THE NIGHT HAS BEGUNOut now · PC / PS5 / Xbox Series X|SChecked September 11, 2026

HALLOWEEN: THE GAME / 13 guides

Survival & roles

Start with your objective, then learn the interaction that keeps blocking your team.

New Civilian: begin with the first-match guide, then follow resident rescue into escape planning. Repeated chase problems belong in the stamina guide; repeated uncertainty about character choice belongs in the stat guide. These paths let you improve one decision at a time instead of changing everything after a loss.

Playing Michael: learn the documented movement conditions before comparing a loadout. Understanding the other side’s objectives also helps you interpret a match. When a strategy depends on a current value, check the patch notes rather than treating a memorable clip as permanent evidence.

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01

Civilian beginner guide: make your first match count

A practical preparation loop for exploration, residents, resources and escape.

02

Resident rescue guide: persuade, hide, request help or escort

Work through a resident rescue from first contact to escape: assign an escort, handle a changed destination and diagnose a resident stuck at the exit.

03

Escape preparation: missing item, blocked route or team not ready?

Check the live escape requirement, coordinate missing items and residents, and decide when to wait or change route.

04

Stamina after 1.0.1: why familiar chases feel different

Understand recovery, chase decisions and what to record before changing your character.

05

Civilian stats explained: choose for your next task

Map Athleticism, Personality, Resourcefulness and Capability to the work your team needs.

06

Police, Dr. Loomis and detaining Michael: what is confirmed

Understand the difference between helping the response and claiming a guaranteed arrest strategy.

07

Michael Myers guide: understand Shape Jump

A decision framework for stalking, visibility and target selection.

08

Michael loadout slots: traits, abilities and starting weapon

Build around two starting traits, three selectable abilities and your weapon choice. Compare unlocked options before chasing a best-build claim.

09

Stalk levels explained: tracking, stamina and executions

Connect Killer Sense and Stalk with the documented chase changes in Patch 1.0.1, without guessing hidden thresholds.

10

All 12 Civilians: roster, editions and a shareable shortlist

Search the official Civilian roster, filter Standard and Deluxe membership, and share up to four candidates with your squad.

11

Items and Repair Kits: a source-checked reference

Separate escape items, distractions, weapons and loadout starting items before deciding what to carry or repair.

12

Hiding spots guide: hidden residents, detection and moving again

Check a hidden resident’s location, understand the limits of hiding, and decide when to resume an escort.

13

Blinding Michael: repeated blinds, diminishing returns and escape timing

Understand the 1.0.1 repeated-blind change and plan what to do after a successful disruption, without relying on an unverified stun timer.

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