Well, we learned yesterday that we were getting not one, but two Halloween games, looks like we didn’t have to wait long for one of the games to be fully announced. RetroRealms is bringing a platformer based on Halloween and Ash Vs. Evil Dead out this Halloween season. The two games are sold separately and deliver a 16-bit style platformer experience. Players can take control of Michael Myers and other characters from the original 1978 film and overcome the ultimate evil that has descended upon our world. Ash Vs. Evil Dead fans can play through the game as Ash in iconic locations inspired by the STARZ original series.

Here’s what Steve Harris, CEO of Boss Team Games had to say about the new releases.

“Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror and getting to work with these legendary properties is a dream come true. It has been an amazing experience collaborating with WayForward, and our licensors to create not one, but two, fast-paced 90’s arcade style games while remaining true to the original Halloween film and ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ series. The trailer dropping today gives fans a taste of the gore-filled gameplay and fast-paced action and we can’t wait to show more!” 

The two RETROREALMS titles, each sold separately, connect with each other to create an ever-expanding universe of popular characters that unlocks additional gameplay. The games can be played individually or, if both titles are purchased, new features can be accessed including taking characters from one game into the other. Players can also commemorate their achievements within the RetroRealms Arcade, a lovingly realized 3D gateway and tribute to arcade gaming that connects both RETROREALMS titles, providing a single way to access every game in the series and to redeem in-game tickets, view leaderboards, and find other exclusive content.

RETROREALMS: HALLOWEEN and RETROREALMS: ASH VS EVIL DEAD will be releasing simultaneously on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on October 18, 2024. Both games will be available for digital pre-order individually for $24.99 each or can be pre-ordered together now in a physical Double Feature bundle at retail for $49.99.  All game pre-orders placed before October 18, 2024 will also receive one additional fan-favorite character with purchase (Laurie Strode included with RETROREALMS: HALLOWEEN and Kelly Maxwell included with RETROREALMS: ASH VS EVIL DEAD) included as bonus playable DLC with their own weapons, story, and playstyle.

There’s also a limited edition Halloween Collector’s Edition that’s available for pre-order.

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