Dead by Daylight
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All Dead By Daylight Free Skins And Quests For The Black Banquet EventThe Black Banquet event in Dead by Daylight runs from June 25 to July 16, offering players free skins and cosmetics through various quests and mechanics. Players can earn Banquet Coins by completing challenges, which can be used to unlock items, and a special Oni cosmetic set is available via Twitch Drops. The event introduces new gameplay elements like 'morsels' and 'poison' that players must utilize to complete objectives.- The Life Road’s New Survivor is Bringing Justice to Dead by DaylightDead by Daylight has introduced Shane Wiigwaas, its first indigenous Survivor, as part of The Life Road chapter and 10th Anniversary celebrations. Shane, an Anishinaabe defense attorney, brings new Perks and a unique story to the asymmetrical horror game. Behaviour Interactive emphasized the importance of authentic representation in his character design.
Nicolas Cage becomes a Call of Duty skin in what may be one last hurrah for goofy collaborationsActivision has revealed that actor Nicolas Cage will be added as a playable operator in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the Season 4 mid-season update. This "Summer of Action" event also includes new maps, modes, and a limited-time event pass, with Cage's skin available on the premium track. While this marks a return for celebrity collaborations, developer Infinity Ward has stated that future Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare 4 will focus on more authentic cosmetics.
Underrated 2024 PS5 Game Just $5.99 on PS Store, Lowest PriceThe interactive narrative game The Casting of Frank Stone, developed by Supermassive Games and published by Behaviour Interactive, is available for PlayStation 5 at a discounted price of $5.99 on the PlayStation Store. This limited-time offer represents an 80% price reduction and is part of a sale that concludes next week. The game is also currently included in the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog.
Respawn Monday #4: Jason in DBD, Valor Mortis & Witchfire — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesDead by Daylight is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th as a playable killer. Behaviour Interactive continues to support the game with character model improvements and upcoming chapters based on Terrifier and Castle of Frank Stone. The article also briefly mentions other horror franchises and characters that have appeared in the game.
Something for the Weekend – 20/06/26This week's gaming news highlights a turbulent period for Xbox, with reports of layoffs at Zenimax and uncertainty surrounding game studios. Grand Theft Auto VI preorders are set to go live on June 25th, while Unreal Engine 6 is integrating generative AI tools. Several games received reviews, including The Adventures of Elliot and Constance, and previews for Control Resonant and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush were also featured.- Dead by Daylight Free WeekendDead by Daylight is available for free this weekend on PC via Steam, coinciding with a 60% discount on the asymmetric horror game. This promotion allows players to experience the game's life-or-death decisions without purchase.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.- Evening ConsolidationThe announcement trailer for Flesh Made Fear has been released for PlayStation 5. Additionally, Xbox Wire has announced Free Play Days for PGA Tour 2K25, Two Point Campus, Assetto Corsa, and Dead by Daylight.
A Dead By Daylight Feature Film Is In The Works, Slated For Release In Late 2027Behaviour Interactive is developing a Dead by Daylight feature film, with a planned release in late 2027. Game director Mathieu Cote confirmed the project, which follows the game's integration of characters like Jason Voorhees. This news comes amidst recent layoffs at the studio.
All DBD killers ranked, and which ones you should unlock nextThis article provides a ranked tier list of all killers in Dead by Daylight, based on their overall ability and average difficulty. It aims to help players decide which killers to unlock next, considering both performance and fun, and mentions specific characters like The Slasher, The Clown, and The Artist as strong choices.
Free Play Days – PGA Tour 2K25, Two Point Museum, Assetto Corsa and Dead by DaylightXbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including PGA Tour 2K25, Two Point Museum, and Assetto Corsa for Game Pass members from June 18 to June 21. Additionally, Dead by Daylight is available for all Xbox members to try until June 22. Players can continue their progress and unlock achievements during these trial periods, with discounts available on the full games and select DLCs.- How To Counter Jason In DBD With One Life-Saving TrickThis guide explains how to counter Jason Voorhees in Dead by Daylight by utilizing a crouch-walking tactic. Crouch-walking prevents survivors from leaving visible footprints or red clouds, which Jason uses to track players via his Omnipresent Evil ability. This method is particularly effective when paired with the Urban Evasion perk.
- Morning MultiplexThis article highlights recent trailers and demos, including the launch trailer for Jason in Dead by Daylight and the Fame Or Folly multiplayer demo trailer for Steam Next Fest. It also mentions the State of Unreal 2026 livestream from Unreal Fest Chicago.
10 years later, asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight sets a new concurrent player record on Steam, showing that the ongoing support is definitely workingDead by Daylight, the 10-year-old asymmetrical horror game developed by Behaviour Interactive, has set a new concurrent player record on Steam with over 125,000 players. This surge in popularity is attributed to ongoing support, visual overhauls, and the recent addition of Jason Voorhees. The game is also available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with cross-platform play enabled.
Blumhouse CEO tells fans to "have faith" after bringing on board a lesser-known horror helmer to direct the…Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum defended the choice of Icelandic filmmaker Thordur Palsson to direct the upcoming Dead by Daylight movie adaptation, urging fans to have faith. Palsson is known for the Netflix series The Valhalla Murders and the upcoming monster movie The Damned. Blum drew parallels to the success of Five Nights at Freddy's director Emma Tammi, who was also not widely known before helming the hit video game adaptation.
Dead by Daylight hits new all-time peak player count, proving live service isn't deadDead by Daylight has achieved a new all-time concurrent player peak of over 125,820 on Steam and over 250,000 across all platforms, driven by the release of the Jason Voorhees chapter and a 60% discount. This surge in players celebrates the game's tenth anniversary and demonstrates the continued success of live service models in the gaming industry.
Dead by Daylight’s Newest Killer Jason Vorhees is Out NowBehaviour Interactive has released Jason Voorhees as the newest killer, 'The Slasher,' in Dead by Daylight, featuring unique abilities like Omnipresent Evil and Jump Scare. The game will also receive future content including The Life Road DLC, the community-developed Chorus of Sin chapter, Art the Clown from Terrifier, and The Casting of Frank Stone.- My Best Jason Build In Dead By Daylight Brings Authentic Slasher EnergyThis guide details a custom build for the Jason Voorhees character in Dead by Daylight, designed to emulate his relentless movie persona. The build focuses on perks like Hex: Scared To Death, Rampage, Sloppy Butcher, and Scourge Hook: Weeping Wounds, along with specific add-ons like Missing Corkscrew and Mirror Shards, to hinder survivor healing and maintain chase pressure.
Everything coming to Dead by Daylight in the DBD roadmap 2026Behaviour Interactive has unveiled an extensive roadmap for Dead by Daylight, detailing content updates through April 2027. The roadmap includes new original survivors, licensed crossovers such as Diablo IV and Scooby-Doo, returning events like Haunted by Daylight, and a new map. A significant graphical update is also planned for the future, alongside the release of The Casting of Frank Stone.