During the Future Game Show, horror fans got a reveal they didn’t quite see coming: Illfonic (Killer Klowns From Outer Space) and Gun Interactive (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) are joining forces to bring an official Halloween asymmetrical game to life. Unlike the multi-killer setups we’ve seen before, this one goes back to the genre’s roots—one killer versus many survivors. And of course, that killer is none other than Michael Myers.

Now, if you’ve checked out the YouTube comments, you’ll know the big concern surrounding this project: longevity. After all, both Killer Klowns and Texas Chainsaw Massacre had their moments but struggled to maintain momentum over the long haul. That skepticism is fair, but here’s why this one might deserve a little more faith:

Proven Delivery – Gun Interactive was upfront about only having a year-long roadmap for TCM, and they actually went beyond that promise. They set expectations clearly, then followed through.
Two Studios, Not One – With Illfonic and Gun working together, this isn’t a single-studio effort. The shorter lifespans of their past projects could easily be chalked up to scheduling conflicts—something collaboration might help overcome.
John Carpenter’s Involvement – The horror legend himself is serving as an executive producer. Carpenter doesn’t put his name on just anything, and it’s hard to imagine him allowing Halloween—a franchise so synonymous with his legacy—to become a throwaway experiment.

That said, it’s worth staying grounded. This is still your money, your time, and your investment in a live-service-style horror game. Healthy skepticism is smart. But at the same time, if we all turn away before the game even gets a chance to breathe, then we guarantee the outcome everyone’s worried about: an early shutdown.

So yes, caution is warranted—but cautious excitement? That might be the sweet spot for Halloween.