Dead By Daylight Celebrates its 8th Anniversary With Multiple Announcements

Montreal-based game developer Behaviour Interactive Inc. has been on a tear lately, coinciding with the 8^th anniversary of their smash hit, the multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight. The team recently dropped a new video to celebrate their franchise’s birthday and catch fans up on all fronts, and it’s worth taking a deeper dive into the key news they touched on. 

2v8 Game Mode

The team announced completion of the highly-requested 2v8 Game Mode, and shared early details. In this mode, two Killers will square off against eight Survivors on a larger map for a completely new experience. 

What the Fog

The broadcast featured a surprise announcement —and release— of What the Fog, a brand-new two-player co-op rogue-lite from the world of Dead by Daylight. As the trailer explains, the main characters have been sucked into a cursed board game, Jumanji-style. What the Fog is now available for free by signing into or creating a Behaviour Account here. There’s a limited number of free keys available, and conditions apply, so grab one today if you can.. Otherwise, you can still purchase What the Fog on Steam for USD 4.99.

Year 9 Roadmap

Head of Production Stefan Beauchamp gave a brief overview of what players can expect from the next year—including six new Chapters, four Tomes, exciting events, and of course, space for a few twists and turns along the way.

Gameplay Improvements

The team has introduced a new system of daily, weekly, and event challenges for players to complete and unlock a treasure trove of rewards. 

New Chapter Reveal: Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons (DoD) comes to the world of Dead by Daylight thanks to a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast. Vecna, known in-game as The Lich, will be the game’s next Killer. Vecna is joined by a pair of Elven bards, one male and one female, who will serve as the new Survivors. 

Check out the Dead by Daylight/DoD crossover trailer here. 

In Early Development: Project T 

The dev team also updated viewers on Project T, a 1–4-person co-op PVE shooter currently in early development. Check out Project T on Steam, and watch the trailer. 

The Casting of Frank Stone

Created in conjunction with Supermassive Games, The Casting of Frank Stone offers a heart-pounding narrative set in the Dead by Daylight universe —a gruesome mystery where every decision matters, shaping the story and its outcome. 

Now available on Steam. Be sure to check out the trailer.

8th Anniversary In-Game Celebrations

The team also announced a new Twisted Masquerade anniversary event. Always a favorite, this year it’s packed with new unlockable cosmetics, event-themed gameplay, decor, and much more.

Final Surprise: Castlevania

With the Anniversary broadcast about to end, our hosts couldn’t leave without one final surprise reveal. In a mic-drop moment, Game Director Mathieu Coté unveiled a teaser trailer announcing that the legendary Castlevania franchise would be sinking its teeth into Dead by Daylight later this summer.