The launch roster has a clear edition boundary. Ten playable Civilians are named for the Standard Edition, and two more—Richard and Alexis—are included with Digital Deluxe. The September 2 overview also confirms that progression unlocks additional Civilians. Inclusion in an edition does not mean every character is selectable immediately; exact character-level requirements are not given here.
Standard Edition launch roster
| Civilian | What is officially established |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Aarons | A prepared bookstore employee saving for college and planning a future beyond Haddonfield |
| Tanya Harrison | A social, darkly funny music-store employee connected to the town’s scene |
| Rachel Calahan | A punk fan studying funeral services who is drawn to death and the occult |
| Eric | Named as one of the six new Standard Edition Civilians; a full profile was not in the checked character feature |
| Marcus Navarro | An independent rider with strong family connections in Haddonfield |
| Thomas Armitage | A college football player portrayed as a confident, courageous leader |
| Bob Simms | A returning character from the 1978 film, playable in multiplayer |
| Lynda van der Klok | A returning character from the 1978 film, playable in multiplayer |
| Annie Brackett | A returning character from the 1978 film, playable in multiplayer |
| Laurie Strode | A returning character from the 1978 film, playable in multiplayer |
The official legacy-character article says Bob, Lynda, Annie, and Laurie appear in both story sequences and multiplayer. It also names the voice performers, but voice credits do not reveal gameplay stats.
Digital Deluxe characters
Richard and Alexis are the two exclusive Civilians listed for Digital Deluxe. The official preorder FAQ says they are also included in a Digital Deluxe upgrade available at launch. No individual character price or separately published ability description was located.
The edition comparison explains the other Deluxe items and the difference between digital early access and physical cosmetic advance access.
What Civilians do in multiplayer
Civilian players locate Haddonfield residents, convince them that Michael is a threat, help them reach safety, search containers, gather everyday items and weapons, use telephones, contact police, and pursue one of several possible escape routes. Each playable Civilian is described as having unique stats, traits, and personality.
That confirms character differentiation, but it does not provide enough evidence to rank characters. The September overview defines four attribute categories:
| Civilian stat | Main areas affected |
|---|---|
| Athleticism | Movement on foot and bicycle |
| Personality | Persuasion, followers, and Fear/Stalk resistance |
| Resourcefulness | Repairs, awareness, vehicles, and firearms |
| Capability | Vigor, melee weapons, and thrown items |
Civilian Perk Decks are also confirmed. Read how progression and perk cards work for card rolls and temporary upgrades. These systems do not supply a verified numerical ranking of the cast.
Stamina and Athleticism in 1.0.1
The September 8 patch changes both base stamina recovery and specific Athleticism tiers:
| Attribute range | Official change |
|---|---|
| Civilian base recovery | Longer delay before stamina starts regenerating |
| Athleticism 1–4 | Shorter Exhausted duration, shorter regeneration delay, and faster stamina recovery |
| Athleticism 6–10 | Slightly lower maximum stamina and slower regeneration |
These are separate base and tier adjustments; the patch does not give final values or a specific level-5 adjustment. Higher Athleticism still differs from lower Athleticism, but old recovery timings may no longer apply.
Evil Presence consumes more stamina from affected targets. Stalk slows their stamina regeneration and increases the delay before it starts, with the effect depending on Stalk level. See Michael’s changes for the other side of the chase.
The patch also caps each Perk Deck at two copies of the same Perk, automatically unequipping extras. Read Perk Deck changes before rebuilding an affected loadout.
Laurie, Annie, Lynda, and Bob
These are reimagined game versions of characters from the original film. The official article says alternate costumes and cosmetic items can be unlocked by completing story-mode challenges. This page does not claim every film outfit, challenge condition, or unlock path.
Read how the Civilian objective loop works or what happens after a Civilian dies.
How many Civilians are in the base edition?
Ten are officially named for the Standard Edition at launch.
Are Richard and Alexis preorder-only?
They are listed with Digital Deluxe, and the official FAQ says the launch Deluxe upgrade includes them. The Phantom Michael skin—not these characters—is explicitly called a digital preorder exclusive.