Spin Master and Universal Products & Experiences have announced a new horror trading card game (TCG) property, Hellbreak. Created in tandem with the game design team at Ghost Galaxy, Hellbreak will give horror fans and TCG players alike a haunting new way to engage with their favorite characters from a vast trove of horror IP.
At the heart of Hellbreak is the “Monster Sandbox,” a fast-paced, competitive arena where the fan-favorite characters from horror history fight to the bitter end. The game’s foundation is built on the legendary Universal Monsters library, the very origin of cinematic horror.
Players can expect an exciting initial roster featuring genre-defining classic monsters, favorites from the late-20th-century horror resurgence, and the new faces of fear currently shaping the genre.
While Universal serves as the creative cornerstone, Spin Master has confirmed this is only the beginning. Hellbreak is designed as an unprecedented crossover universe, with additional major studios and legendary horror characters set to join the lineup in future expansions.
“Hellbreak brings together two of the hottest trends – horror and TCGs,” said Doug Wadleigh, President, Spin Master Toys. “With Universal Products & Experiences as our flagship partner, and other major studios soon to be announced, we’ve created an enticing property unlike anything the TCG category has ever seen. Embracing cinematic storytelling in an immersive gameplay format, Hellbreak will grip players from their first pack to their hundredth, while also strengthening our presence in this high-growth category.”
Christian T. Petersen, CEO of Ghost Galaxy and the mastermind behind some of the industry’s most successful TCGs, is leading the design. His goal? To make the tabletop feel as high-stakes as a final girl’s escape.
“Hellbreak was designed to feel dangerous, cinematic, and endlessly replayable,” Petersen explained. “Every monster, mechanic, and aspect is built to create unforgettable and terrifying moments at the table.”
Hellbreak is slated for a global launch in Fall 2026, with additional details on gameplay, artwork, character factions, and collector editions to be revealed in the coming year.
For more information and updates leading up to the launch, visit www.hellbreakgame.com.
