FILE 06 / MULTIPLAYER
Player count, roles & match loop
One Michael. Four Civilians. Up to five online players.
The advertised full match is 1v4. Xbox lists online play for two to five players; private-lobby, matchmaking and invite details remain incomplete.
Official multiplayer still. Mechanics below are sourced from the official gameplay overview.Source: multiplayer gameplay overviewRole objective file
Two sides, different jobs
SUBJECT / THE SHAPE
Michael Myers
Hunt specific targets while disrupting the four Civilians. The official overview names Killer Sense, Stalk, Shape Jump and Shape Dash.
- Darkness and broken line of sight matter.
- Special targets can shape the hunt.
- Balance, inputs and optimal builds remain launch-sensitive.
OverviewRESIDENTS / TEAM OF FOUR
Civilians
Warn Haddonfield residents, find ways to survive or escape, and call the authorities while Michael closes in.
- Items and possible escapes can change between matches.
- Death does not always end participation.
- A fallen player can return as a Sheriff's Deputy or Dr. Loomis.
OverviewAnnounced match flow
A high-level field sequence
- 01Spread outCivilians search; Michael begins the hunt.
- 02Warn & stalkResidents become objectives while darkness creates pressure.
- 03Call for helpCivilians work toward authorities and changing escape options.
- 04Return or finishSome eliminated players re-enter as Deputy or Loomis.
Lobby questions on hold
What five friends still need to know
Private role assignmentNo final proof that a five-person party can manually assign the roles.
Private-match XPNo reliable official answer located.
Matchmaking and invitesExact final queue, account and party flow require launch verification.
