Dead by Daylight
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Dead by Daylight’s Trickster Gets His Moment as Blood Moon Rises Tomorrow
Dead by Daylight's patch 9.5.1 introduces significant gameplay adjustments for The Trickster, enhancing his S-Rank mechanics to allow for sustained performance. This update coincides with the return of the Blood Moon in-game event, which features transformed trial grounds and integrated Blood Generators with improved perk support. The patch also includes various bug fixes to enhance immersion and character presentation.
7 Days To Die has been sold to the Dead By Daylight devs, Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, has acquired the open-world zombie survival game 7 Days to Die from The Fun Pimps. The Fun Pimps will continue to lead development with increased support from Behaviour Interactive to expand the team and deliver more content for the game and its community.
DBD Blood Moon event date and launch time 2026
The annual Dead by Daylight Blood Moon in-game event is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 26, 2026. This event introduces unique mechanics like Blood Generators and offers rewards including new character skins for both survivors and killers. The event will launch simultaneously worldwide, with specific times provided for various time zones.
Business and Finance
Behaviour Interactive, the maker of Dead by Daylight, has acquired the studio behind 7 Days to Die to build a portfolio of horror intellectual property. In a separate deal, Savvy Games purchased Mobile Legends developer Moonton.
Behaviour Interactive have acquired 7 Days to Die developers The Fun Pimps
Behaviour Interactive has acquired The Fun Pimps, the developers behind the successful zombie survival game 7 Days to Die, which has sold over 20 million copies. The Fun Pimps will continue to lead development on the game with Behaviour Interactive's support to expand and update it. This acquisition aligns with Behaviour Interactive's goal of building a diverse horror game portfolio.
"7 Days has come far but it's still not where we want it to be" - 7 Days to Die studio announces sale to Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour
The Fun Pimps, developers of the successful open-world horror game 7 Days to Die, have been acquired by Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight. The acquisition aims to provide The Fun Pimps with additional resources and support to continue developing 7 Days to Die, while maintaining their leadership and vision for the game. Behaviour Interactive, which also recently acquired Red Hook Studios, the developer of Darkest Dungeon, stated their belief in the game's potential and the team's ability to realize it.
Behaviour Interactive acquires 7 Days to Die dev The Fun Pimps
Behaviour Interactive has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio behind the successful zombie survival game 7 Days to Die, which has sold over 20 million copies. Behaviour Interactive CEO Rémi Racine stated the acquisition aligns with their goal of building a diverse horror portfolio and will provide The Fun Pimps with additional resources to accelerate development. The Fun Pimps co-founder Richard Huenink expressed excitement for the partnership, emphasizing the community's role in the game's growth.
Behaviour Interactive acquires The Fun Pimps
Behaviour Interactive, the developer behind Dead by Daylight, has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio responsible for 7 Days to Die. This acquisition marks a significant move in the gaming industry, expanding Behaviour Interactive's portfolio.
Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour has bought the studio behind 7 Days to Die to create "a portfolio of horror IP"
Behaviour Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio behind 7 Days to Die. This acquisition aims to build a portfolio of horror intellectual property, leveraging the success of both companies' existing horror titles. The deal is expected to enhance development and marketing for 7 Days to Die while supporting The Fun Pimps' long-term vision.
Dead by Daylight Hands Over the Keys: Players Vote on Killers, Moris, and Death Itself
Behavior Interactive is allowing Dead by Daylight players to vote on significant in-game content, including Killer and Survivor perks, Killer 'Moris' (execution animations), and the Chapter Logo. This unprecedented level of community control over game balance and aesthetics marks a bold experiment in player trust and engagement. The results of these votes will influence upcoming content and could set a new precedent for developer-community interaction in the horror genre.
Dead by Daylight’s 10th Anniversary Party Tickets Drop — A Decade of Terror Deserves a Celebration
Behaviour Interactive is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight with a special party, with tickets now on sale. The article reflects on the game's decade-long journey from a niche title to a mainstream success, highlighting its enduring community and consistent development.
Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominations
Hades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Morning Interviews
Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss, is highlighted for its ambitious scope, aiming to make a significant impact from South Korea. Separately, Dead by Daylight's latest update introduces a K-pop themed chapter but notably omits a new killer.
Dead by Daylight's new K-pop chapter doesn't add a new killer, but it does sound like one more step towards a…
Behaviour Interactive is adjusting its content release strategy for Dead by Daylight, moving away from a strict schedule of adding a new killer every three months. While the pace of major chapters will remain, the content within them may vary, potentially including reworks, new survivors, or other features instead of solely new killers. This approach aims to maintain player engagement with new content at a consistent cadence.
Top-Down Open World Space RPG Solar Echoes: Star Fated Revealed
Corefun Studios has revealed Solar Echoes: Star Fated, a top-down 2D open world space RPG where players pilot the starship of a criminal commander on the run with a stolen artifact. The game features real-time ship combat, over 750 equipment items, and a world that reacts to player choices. The article also briefly mentions upcoming DLC and releases for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, Obey the Insect God, Super Alloy Crush, Dead by Daylight, and a Square Enix Publisher Sale.
I'm obsessed with this Switch 2 headset and it's just returned to a ridiculously low price at Woot
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset, praised for its comfort and sound quality for the Nintendo Switch, has returned to its lowest price of $59.99 at Woot. This wired headset offers a budget-friendly alternative to more expensive options like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and Turtle Beach Airlite Fit.
FMV Digitized Obey the Insect God Launching April 10
Obey the Insect God, a surrealistic narrative game inspired by The Kalevala, will launch on April 10, featuring FMV digitized sprites and late '90s arcade fighter aesthetics. The game emphasizes tight timing, blocking, and combos against brutal enemies. Additionally, the article mentions the upcoming Early Access launch of Super Alloy Crush, the "All-Kill: Comeback" chapter for Dead by Daylight, a Square Enix Publisher Sale, MC Lars as a guest of honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026, the launch of The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace, and the finale of the Sonic the Hedgehog podcast.
Dead by Daylight’s Trickster Gets Gutted in Massive 9.5.0 Rework
Dead by Daylight's latest 9.5.0 update introduces a significant rework for the killer Trickster, alongside new survivor Kwon Tae-young and a new map. The update drastically reduces Trickster's base stats and introduces a Style Points system, while survivors gain powerful new perks that may shift the game's meta. Behaviour Interactive aims to address the killer's inconsistent performance with this rework.
Dead by Daylight’s new chapter, All-Kill: Comeback launches with K-Pop Demon Hunters star, Kevin Woo
Behaviour Interactive has released the All-Kill: Comeback Chapter for Dead by Daylight, introducing a new map, survivor Kwon Tae-young, and an overhauled Trickster Killer with a Style Rank system. The chapter features original music and voice work from K-Pop star Kevin Woo, who previously appeared in K-Pop Demon Hunters. This update continues the game's trend of incorporating popular culture crossovers, following the Stranger Things tie-in.
Evening Interviews
Behaviour Interactive has committed to supporting Dead by Daylight for the foreseeable future, highlighting its evolution into a successful live-service game. The company discussed its strategies for maintaining and expanding the horror title's player base and content.