Dead by Daylight
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Dead by Daylight Devs Drop Live Stream Bombs with Real-Time Design Updates
Behavior Interactive hosted a live stream showcasing real-time design updates for Dead by Daylight, allowing players to witness developers making changes as they happened. This transparent approach to game development aims to build trust and foster community engagement by directly involving players in the iterative process.
Evening Postmortems/Retrospectives
YouTuber The Gaming Historian has released a collection of old Nintendo court documents as a farewell gift to his audience. Separately, the developers of Dead by Daylight are celebrating the game's 10th anniversary.
Dead by Daylight Devs Celebrate 10 Years of Eldritch Evil and Hope for Many, Many More
Behaviour Interactive's Mathieu Cote and Dave Richard celebrated the tenth anniversary of Dead by Daylight at the Game Developers Conference. They discussed the game's past successes and expressed optimism for its future.
Dead by Daylight Devs Talk Spinoff Hopes and Dreams: 'I Want Elden Ring in the World of Dead by Daylight'
Behaviour Interactive's creative director Dave Richard expressed a desire for a Dead by Daylight spinoff in the style of Elden Ring. He and head of partnerships Mathieu Cote discussed potential spinoff ideas, with Richard specifically envisioning a soulslike game set within the Dead by Daylight universe.
Dead by Daylight Devs Say Matchmaking Rework Is a 'Re-Imagination of How the Game Is Played'
Behaviour Interactive has detailed upcoming "significant" changes to Dead by Daylight's matchmaking system. The developers describe the rework as a "re-imagination of how the game is played."
Roadmaps and Plans
The Marathon Development Team announced a mid-season update planned for April 14, featuring notable changes and updates. They also clarified that there will not be a 'Dead by Daylight 2'.
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Several individuals from the FZ gaming community shared their plans for the Easter holiday weekend, which include playing a variety of games. Titles mentioned range from indie games like Secrets of Grindea and Sea of Stars to established titles such as Yoshi's Island, Death Stranding 2, and Helldivers 2.
It Has My Face Launches Version 1.0 With New Chapters and Expanded Multiplayer
It Has My Face has launched its Version 1.0 on PC via Steam, developed by NightByte Games and published by Behaviour Interactive. The full release adds the final story chapters, new monsters, and expands multiplayer to support up to eight players in Team Deathmatch and Free for All modes. To celebrate, Behaviour Interactive is offering launch discounts and bonus in-game items for Dead by Daylight players.
Dead by Daylight Devs Share Their Live-Service Secret: ‘Start by Not Making a Live Game’
Behaviour Interactive, the developers behind Dead by Daylight, shared their approach to creating a successful live-service game, emphasizing the importance of initially focusing on core game design rather than live-service elements. As the game nears its 10th anniversary, this philosophy has been key to its longevity.
It Has My Face 1.0 Launch Adds New Chapters and Expanded Multiplayer
It Has My Face, a horror roguelite from Behaviour Interactive and NightByte Games, is launching its 1.0 version tomorrow on PC via Steam, exiting Early Access. The full release adds two story chapters, new monsters, environments, and significantly expands multiplayer to support up to eight players with new modes. A launch discount and bundle with Dead by Daylight are also available.
New Dead by Daylight Publishers Game "It Has My Face" Leaves Early Access With Discount
NightByte Games and Behaviour Interactive announced that their game, It Has My Face, is leaving early access with a 20 percent discount, maintaining its $10 price point. The update includes two new final chapters, new monsters, mutators, environments, and an expanded eight-player multiplayer mode with Team Deathmatch and Free for All options. Dead by Daylight players who participated in testing will receive exclusive banners.
Dead By Daylight 2? No Way, We're Not Doing That, Dev Says
Behaviour Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, has stated there are no plans for a numbered sequel to the live-service horror game. Creative director Dave Richard and head of partnerships Mathieu Cote explained that a sequel would not be fair to fans who have invested time and money into the current game. The studio is considering graphical updates to leverage new hardware, but acknowledges the challenges of leaving older players behind.
'We’re Not Going to do a Dead by Daylight 2' – Developer Kills Possibility of a Sequel
Behaviour Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, has stated that a sequel to the game is not planned. The studio is committed to supporting the current title with ongoing updates, crossovers, and content for as long as possible.
When is DBD 2v8 mode back?
Dead by Daylight's limited-time 2v8 mode, featuring two killers against eight survivors on larger maps with pre-built classes, is returning on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and will run until Tuesday, May 19. While specific changes for this iteration are unconfirmed, the newest killer, Henry Creel, is expected to be included. This mode does not affect player MMR but allows for earning Bloodpoints and rewards.
Next DBD update release date estimate and PTB details
The next Dead by Daylight update is estimated to release on April 28, 2026, focusing on a new iteration of the 2v8 mode. A Public Test Build (PTB) for this update will be available from April 7 to April 13, 2026, exclusively on Steam. The article also provides instructions on how to access the PTB and estimates a June 23, 2026 release for the potential new 'Chorus of Sin' Chapter.
Game developers react to 12 tonnes of stolen KitKats with wave of April Fools jokes
Game developers and companies participated in April Fools' Day jokes, many of which were inspired by a real-world theft of 12 tonnes of KitKat bars. Developers like Chucklefish, Ubisoft, Running With Scissors, and publishers like Activision and Konami created humorous content referencing the chocolate heist.
As expected - Slay the Spire 2 leads the way for the most played Steam Deck games for March 2026
Slay the Spire 2 topped the list of most played games on Steam Deck in March 2026. The article provides a top 50 list of popular titles, with other notable games including Stardew Valley, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring. The author also mentions continued playtime in Overwatch and Death Stranding 2.
The Funniest Gaming Reactions To The KitKat Heist, If That's Even Possible
Following the theft of 12 tons of KitKat bars in Europe, numerous video game developers and content creators have joined in on the meme-fueled reactions. Companies like Strinova, Running With Scissors, Dead by Daylight, and Evil Genius Rebellion, along with creators and fan accounts for games such as Pokemon, Counter-Strike 2, and World of Warcraft, have posted humorous responses to the incident.
Bite By Night Class Tier List – Best Class at Launch
This Bite By Night Class Tier List ranks the available classes from best to worst based on their roles and abilities. The Security Guard is placed in S-tier due to its useful Cams ability, while the Medic and Fighter are ranked A and B tier respectively. The free Customer class is in C tier, suitable for new players.
Dead by Daylight creators launching multiplayer, multidimensional Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Devolver Digital and Behaviour Interactive are launching Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new multiplayer FPS based on the Serious Sam franchise. Developed by Behaviour Interactive, known for Dead by Daylight, and with input from original creators Croteam, the game will feature 1-5 player co-op, roguelite elements, and cross-platform play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S later this year.
