Factual guides end with a collapsed list of the two to five sources that directly support that page. The internal source ledger is broader: it tracks every first-party article and store listing checked for the launch set.
Primary sources used for launch
- The official Halloween: The Game site and dated news archive.
- Official preorder, physical-edition, multiplayer, single-player, character, and map articles.
- PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games Store, and Steam product listings.
- The official game social account where a direct platform-wide crossplay statement is published.
How a source becomes a claim
A source is recorded with publisher, URL, type, publication date when available, access date, supported topics, and reliability level. Shared facts such as release date, prices, platforms, player count, crossplay, and map names are stored once and reused across pages.
When two official sources conflict, the more direct and more recent source normally wins. Store-specific claims stay store-specific unless another source establishes a universal rule.
Why sources are collapsed
Players need the answer first, but the evidence must remain one action away. Native disclosure controls keep pages readable, keyboard accessible, and useful on mobile without hiding the verification trail.
Update policy
Launch facts were checked on August 26, 2026. Release-day verification will compare the public build, official service messages, storefront changes, and patch notes. Submitting a Sitemap or requesting indexing is recorded as a submission, never as proof that a search engine has indexed a page.
See the editorial policy for evidence labels or report a correction.