Okay, Dead by Daylight fam, I just finished watching the 8th-anniversary stream and my mind is absolutely BLOWN. Behaviour Interactive did NOT come to play this year—they came to absolutely dominate. The amount of new content they announced for the next year is next level, and I'm still trying to process it all. From epic crossovers to a whole new game mode and a surprise freebie title, this stream was a total serve. Let's get into the deets! 😍
The biggest news, hands down, is the D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) crossover. That's right, our favorite horror party game is getting a fantasy makeover! The legendary villain Vecna is joining the roster as the new Killer, though you'll know him in-game as The Lich. Just imagine getting chased by that iconic D&D baddie—talk about high-stakes D&D! 😱 But wait, there's more! The crossover also brings a new Survivor, Aestri Yazar, a Bard who's gotta be ready to roll for initiative against The Entity. And the new map, Forgotten Ruins, is gonna weave actual D&D mechanics into the gameplay. We're talking dice rolls and loot drops! It sounds like a total game-changer (literally).
And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, they hit us with a Castlevania crossover tease right at the end! They were super hush-hush on specifics, but come on... we all know who the obvious choice for a blood-sucking Killer is. I'm already manifesting that gothic vampire hunter aesthetic for a Survivor. This is the crossover of my nightmares (in the best way possible!).
Now, let's talk about the new core gameplay they announced. A 2v8 mode is finally coming! 🤩 Picture this: two Killers, eight Survivors, on specially designed, larger maps. The tension is gonna be unreal. They're shaking up the formula by replacing Perks with a class system and swapping out Hooks for cages. I'm so curious how this dynamic will play out. Behaviour promised more info in a livestream this July, and you best believe I'll be tuning in.
But the biggest plot twist of the night? They announced AND RELEASED a brand-new game called What The Fog right during the stream. My jaw was on the floor! It's a two-player co-op roguelite where you play as Dwight, Claudette, or Feng Min, fighting off enemies to survive. The best part? The first 2 million copies are FREE. You just need to sign in or create a Behaviour Interactive account to claim it. This is not a drill, people! Go get your free game ASAP!
Here's a quick TL;DR of all the announcements:
| Announcement | What It Is | The Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| D&D Crossover | Killer: Vecna (The Lich), Survivor: Aestri Yazar (Bard), Map: Forgotten Ruins | Fantasy horror meets tabletop RPG 🎲 |
| Castlevania Crossover | Teased for future release | Gothic vampire slaying incoming 🦇 |
| New 2v8 Mode | Two Killers vs. Eight Survivors, Class System, Cages | Pure, beautiful chaos 🤪 |
| New Game: What The Fog | Free 2-player co-op roguelite | Surprise freebie that slaps 🎮 |
They also gave us updates on other projects, like a new trailer for The Casting of Frank Stone and announced an Insider Program for a session-based PvE horror shooter codenamed Project T. Honestly, it's the most exciting time to be a DBD fan. The game is evolving in ways I never imagined, and these crossovers are a dream come true. I can't wait to see how the D&D mechanics play out and to finally get my hands on that 2v8 mode. What are you all most excited about? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
P.S. Don't forget to grab What The Fog for FREE while you still can! It's the perfect little co-op game to play while we wait for all this other amazing content to drop. Behaviour, you've truly outdone yourselves for this anniversary. Here's to another killer year! 🎉
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