The next Dead by Daylight survivor arrives in July, though developer Behaviour Interactive hasn’t revealed their identity. However, a prominent leaker suggests the new character will be Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft.

What would the Dead by Daylight Tomb Raider crossover include?

The leaker, Gumpy, didn’t say much about Lara Croft as a Dead by Daylight survivor. However, we know from the Year 9 roadmap that there won’t be any new Killers or maps in July. The next killer arrives in August, and the next new map will be in December. Still, new content is always good, and Tomb Raider fans might appreciate Lara’s inclusion.

News of the Tomb Raider crossover comes from a prominent leaker called Gumpy. This leak was just a short comment under a recent developer livestream. However, Gumpy’s leaks are highly trusted in the Dead by Daylight community. Gumpy previously leaked advanced information about the Unknown and the Dungeons and Dragons and Castlevania Crossovers. Therefore, it seems likely that Lara Croft will be the next new Dead by Daylight survivor.

Of course, one question fans might have is which version of the character this will be. Crystal Dynamics unveiled its “unified” Lara Croft in February, combining elements from both the original and 2013 design. However, as fans pointed out, reboot Lara is probably the best fit for a Dead by Daylight survivor.

As one Reddit user pointed out, the 2013 game drew some inspiration from the 2006 horror film The Descent. A scene in the game where Lara Croft is swimming through a river of blood comes directly from that movie. While 2013’s Tomb Raider still isn’t exactly a horror game, it certainly has its moments and definitely puts Lara through the wringer.

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The latest The Casting of Frank Stone trailer gives us a bit of background on the story behind the Dead by Daylight spinoff by Supermassive Games.

The trailer is simplistic, with a radio recounting a tragic news story, as described below.

“The victims are believed to be the parents of the fire’s only survivor, a 7-year-old boy, who narrowly escaped the inferno and was found wandering alone outside the property before being rescued by firemen.”

The Casting of Frank Stone Trailer

The Casting of Frank Stone takes place in the world of Dead by Daylight, but will be a narrative-driven adventure akin to Supermassive’s The Dark Pictures anthology and The Quarry.

This latest trailer follows a similar one from last week that reported on a murder case.

“While Mrs. Clay’s nephew Elvin, a minor felon who stood to benefit from her inheritance, was charged and convicted following a rapid investigation by Sheriff Kusich, residents of Cedar Hills continue to pray that justice will be served as swiftly once again.”

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

In the depths of an Oregon steel mill, the gruesome crimes of a sadistic killer spawn horrors beyond comprehension. Delve into the mystery of Cedar Hills alongside an original cast of characters bound together on a twisted journey where nothing is quite as it seems.

Every decision you make shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. Brimming with emotional gut-punches and high-stakes horror, discover how a simple decision can become a truly heart-wrenching dilemma.

For those who find comfort in the unknown, and glee in the grotesque, Supermassive Games’ cinematic storytelling brings new levels of emotion, immersion, and intensity to this darkly rich universe.

Experience a never-before-seen look at the wider world of Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive’s acclaimed multiplayer horror game. Filled with spine-chilling twists, this dark original tale is certain to haunt you long after it’s over.

The Casting of Frank Stone is due to hit PS5 in 2024.

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Behavior Interactive is stopping the sale of individual original chapters for Dead by Daylight next month, and offering them cheap when new bundle DLC packs are released.

Below is Behavior’s statement on the changes.

Dead by Daylight Gold Edition & DLC changes

On January 8th, Dead by Daylight will introduce new DLC Packs as a way for players to save on a wide selection of original Chapters. Moving forward, original Chapters beginning with Of Flesh and Mud, up until Hour of the Witch will only be available as part of our 3 new DLC Packs: the Maddening Darkness Pack, the Old Wounds Pack, and the Macabre Tales Pack.

While the Chapters themselves will no longer be sold individually in first-party stores, their Killers, Survivors, and cosmetics will always be available for purchase in our in-game store. Killers and Survivors associated with these Chapters will also be reduced to 50% of their original price as of January 8th.

The Packs drop next month, but we’re giving you the heads up now so you can still take advantage of our current sales and pick up any individual Chapters you might be missing.  

In addition to DLC Packs, Dead by Daylight is releasing the Gold Edition to offer players the chance to nab multiple original Chapters at a discounted price by bundling them together for the first time. The Gold Edition will include all 3 new DLC packs, and with its huge roster of Killers and Survivors, stands as the best way for players to experience Dead by Daylight’s original content.

You can see what is in each pack with the below details from Behaviour Interactive.

MADDENING DARKNESS PACK – $19.99 USD 

(ONLY ON STEAM/WINDOWS/EPIC) 

• Of Flesh and Mud
• Spark of Madness
• Curtain Call 
• Shattered Bloodline 

*Of Flesh and Mud and Spark of Maddess are already included as part of the Base game on PlayStation and Xbox. All four of the above Chapter DLCs are already included as part of the Base game on Nintendo Switch. 

OLD WOUNDS PACK – $19.99 USD 

• Darkness Among Us 
• Demise of the Faithful 
• Cursed Legacy 
• Chains of Hate 

MACABRE TALES PACK – $19.99 USD 

• Descend Beyond 
• A Binding of Kin 
• All-Kill 
• Hour of the Witch 

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Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games showed off its collaboration with Behaviour Interactive’s Dead by Daylight IP at The Game Awards yesterday.

The Casting of Frank Stone tells a new story

The Casting of Frank Stone takes place in the world of Dead by Daylight, but will be a narrative-driven adventure akin to Supermassive’s The Dark Pictures anthology and The Quarry.

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

In the depths of an Oregon steel mill, the gruesome crimes of a sadistic killer spawn horrors beyond comprehension. Delve into the mystery of Cedar Hills alongside an original cast of characters bound together on a twisted journey where nothing is quite as it seems.

Every decision you make shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. Brimming with emotional gut-punches and high-stakes horror, discover how a simple decision can become a truly heart-wrenching dilemma.

For those who find comfort in the unknown, and glee in the grotesque, Supermassive Games’ cinematic storytelling brings new levels of emotion, immersion, and intensity to this darkly rich universe.

Experience a never-before-seen look at the wider world of Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive’s acclaimed multiplayer horror game. Filled with spine-chilling twists, this dark original tale is certain to haunt you long after it’s over.

Supermassive already announced the next Dark Pictures game, Directive 8020, which is sci-fi title that will kick of the anthology’s second season. No release date was attached to it, but the Dark Pictures games have come out on a yearly schedule since 2019’s Man of Medan.

The Casting of Frank Stone is set to arrive sometime in 2024.

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Can you trust anyone, even yourself? As Zen Studios’ new horror-led pinball experience, Pinball M, releases for consoles and PCs later this month, fans will find out soon. Zen Studios, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, has revealed John Carpenter’s The Thing Pinball as the final table in the hard-hitting launch lineup for Pinball M.

Pinball M heads to Outpost 31

In an immersive and suspenseful experience, The Thing Pinball table follows the plot of Universal Pictures’ thrilling 1982 cult-classic film. Players will immerse themselves in a thrilling and suspenseful world inspired by the film and use their pinball skills to battle against the shape-shifting alien set in the arctic tundra of U.S. Outpost #31.

The chilling table features the following:

• Players will be challenged to survive the vicious attack of the Dog-Thing by shooting its tentacles.
• It’s Bennings! Players will not only be able to watch him transform but then torch what he becomes.
• Players will collect blood samples and shoot the reagent cartridge to reveal the impostor.
• We found something in the ice! Players will lock, then bust open the balls for BURIED IN ICE multi-ball.
• Players will rig their own TNT to blow up the base and The Thing in a wild Wizard Mode.

Zen’s Pinball M has a launch library that features other licensed tables including Chucky’s Killer Pinball, Dead by Daylight Pinball, Duke Nukem’s: Big Shot Pinball, and Zen’s own creation: Wrath of the Elder Gods: Director’s Cut, and now of course, The Thing Pinball.

Pinball M will hit Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and the Epic Games Store on November 30, 2023.

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After the Xenomorph joined the fight and Stranger Things moved back in, Dead By Daylight‘s next iconic horror franchise star will be the king of the killer dolls, Chucky from the Child’s Play movies and Chucky television show.

Dead by Daylight is Now Child’s Play

Behaviour Interactive had teased earlier this year that it would be bringing a highly demanded horror icon to the game, and Chucky has been on the wishlists of many a Dead by Daylight fan for some time.

Chucky doesn’t come alone though; Tiffany will also be available, presumably as an alternate skin.

It will interesting to see how the diminutive killer works as he’s quite the departure from the usual horror villains Dead by Daylight has entertained over the years. Hopefully, he doesn’t become the OddJob of the game’s roster.

It also seems it will come with its own map as Chucky is seen stalking through a furnished house.

Chucky, the soul of criminal Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif) encased in a Goody Guy doll, has been the star of multiple films in the Child’s Play series, whereas Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly)was introduced in Bride of Chucky. They currently reside in a television series called Chucky, which is in its third season.

Full details are likely to arrive later today when Behaviour Interactive officially reveals more about its next killer.

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As we get deeper into the Halloween season, the annual slew of themed events in live service games start to roll out. Behaviour Interactive got early out of the gate in announcing the Dead by Daylight Haunted by Daylight roadmap earlier this month. Now there are more details on what to expect from the seasonal event.

Haunted by Daylight details

Enter the Void

From October 18, 2023, at 2 PM (EDT) until November 6, 2023, at 2 PM (EDT), players will be able to experience an eerie new section of the Entity’s Realm for the first time.

The Haunted by Daylight Event introduces Void Zones: pockets of a mysterious Realm where former Survivors and Killers, now called Haunts, are discarded by The Entity. Players must deposit the Void Energy they collect into Unstable Rifts to open portals to the Void. Once inside, their goal will be to release Haunts into the Map, where they’ll provide unique advantages throughout the Trial.

Halloween Livestream

Players are invited to tune in to Dead by Daylight’s official YouTube and Twitch channels for a Haunted by Daylight LIVESTREAM beginning at 2 PM (EDT) on October (Friday the) 13th. Watch the team do a deep dive on all the new Haunted by Daylight gameplay mechanics, seasonal cosmetics, and other updates and a developer Q&A with a few surprises along the way. Only the bravest will dare enter the Void…

Explore New Stories

Available now, Tome 17: COMMITMENT uncovers new memories for The Oni and Feng Min, with appearances from The Dredge, Adam Francis, and Dwight Fairfield. Explore Feng Min’s past through snapshots of heated e-sport competition and difficult home life, while The Oni’s memories reveal the hulking Killer’s unmatched brutality and descent into madness.

Outfits to Die For

Available on October 18, 2023, the Void Collection features Very Rare Outfits for David King, Yun-Jin Lee, and Haddie Kaur.

These Void-touched Outfits present the Survivors with glowing blue eyes as the edges of their clothing seem to fade into eerie oblivion. Ice-like spikes protrude from their shoulders and sleeves for a ghastly effect. Players must be quick; this Collection is only available until November 6, 2023.

The Hallowed Blight Collection also adds some new looks beginning October 24, 2023, with Very Rare Outfits for The Onryo and Yoichi Asakawa, and an Ultra Rare Outfit for The Xenomorph.

The Onryo’s Hallowed Blight Outfit features her hair and clothing covered in eerie Blight Serum pustules while Yoichi’s Hallowed Blight Outfit features a chic deep-blue jacket, burgundy undershirt, and beige trousers stained with Blight Serum. As for the Xenomorph, its torso is covered with bulbous glowing growths, adding to an already terrifying silhouette.

The event arrives on Oct. 18, 2023, and will be playable until Nov. 6, 2023, on all supported platforms.

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As we enter the Halloween season, the annual slew of themed events in live service games start to roll out. Behaviour Interactive ensures it’s early out the gate in announcing the Dead by Daylight Halloween roadmap.

What’s in Dead by Daylight this Halloween?

The Fog thickens this year as Haunted by Daylight, the unmissable in-game event, is back and bigger than ever on October 18, 2023.

Players should get their fair share of jump scares thanks to Void Zones, new, terrifying gates to a mysterious Realm where the Entity’s victims – or Haunts – are dismissed and await release. The stakes will be even higher as players face these Haunts for the first time.

The teaser trailer that accompanied the announcement can be viewed below.

You can find all the gory details for the upcoming month of horror coming to Dead by Daylight in the bullet points here.

Dead by Daylight has had a pretty fruitful year. We’ve got two sci-fi killers, including the Xenomorph from Alien, and none other than Nicholas Cage has dropped in to become a survivor. Elsewhere Until Dawn creator Supermassive Games has been revealed to be working on a single-player Dead by Daylight game. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are producing a movie adaptation.

• October 11th
  ​Tome 17: COMMITMENT is released. A new Rift opens.
• October 13th
  ​Halloween Stream is live at 2:00 PM EDT featuring a roundup of DbD developers and Fog Whisperers
• October 18th
  ​Haunted by Daylight Event is on. And it’s scarier than ever with high stakes and higher rewards.
• October 24th
  ​The beloved Outfit Collection Hallowed Blight is back.

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Pinball FX developer Zen Studios is unleashing a new horror-flavored pinball game for PC and consoles called Pinball M. The M is seemingly for Mature as these tables are not afraid of swirling the claret about.

Pinball M brings big horror IP to the (pinball) table

Three tables have been confirmed so far, with five available at launch. First up is Dead by Daylight Pinball which has been created in conjunction with Behaviour Interactive. The table sees a digital pinball table decked out in Dead by Daylight livery and features a 3D diorama of the Trapper killer and a potential victim that can be triggered to make the Trapper hook said victim.

Elsewhere, everyone’s favorite murderous doll Chucky gets Chucky’s Killer Pinball. This table features the diminutive killer and lots of nods to his movie series. It also promises more blood on the table than a Raccoon City diner.

Rounding out the confirmed tables is the Lovecraft-inspired Wrath of the Elder Gods. This table has all manner of squid-looking monstrosities and cosmic horrors out to break your mind and steal your balls.

In addition to these horror-themed pinball tables are some extra features.

And the terror doesn’t stop when the game is over! Pinball M introduces a new nerve-rattling Play Corner feature in the table menu, which immerses players in a 3D environment that’s themed to match each table’s horror-inspired design, with wickedly fun customization options that make each Play Corner unique. Players can craft their own personal corner of horrors in the game with eerie decorative elements which can be earned through gameplay. With Play Corners, you’ll be drawn deeper into the terrifying world of each pinball table – you may never want to leave!

Pinball M will be a free download with purchasable tables. There’s not set release date, but Zen Studios has confirmed it will be on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch sometime soon.

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Behaviour Interactive only teased the Xenomorph’s arrival in Dead by Daylight. The newest trailer is a bit more insightful, as it contains a release date and the reveal that Ellen Ripley will be a playable character, too.

The Dead by Daylight Alien DLC release date is soon

Ripley and the Xenomorph are coming out on August 29 when the Dead by Daylight Alien DLC drops across the litany of platforms the asymmetric horror title is on. It’s unclear how much it will cost since Behaviour didn’t disclose that information and Dead by Daylight DLC varies wildly in price. Those who want an early glimpse can also download the DLC on the Public Test Build on PC right now.

The Xenomorph is quite a unique killer and has unique powers to back it up, as explained on the official patch notes for the Public Test Build. It is an overall stealthy predator that can activate Runner Mode that lets it walk on four legs, which reduces its Terror Radius and visibility. Maps also get tunnels when the Xenomorph is in play, giving it a different way to get around. This includes the new Nostromo Wreckage map that stars the ship of the original film.

And while that seems like a pretty big advantage for the Xenomorph player, survivors can also now interact with new stations around the map to get access to a remote flame turret that sprays the beast when it steps into the weapon’s line of sight. These can only be used against the Xenomorph, meaning it won’t be possible to melt Leatherface with one. The turret can also overheat and be destroyed, so it has drawbacks, as well.

Ripley also has a few tricks up her sleeve. Her Lucky Star ability activates when players hide in a locker and makes it so she doesn’t leave pools of blood or grunt in pain for 10 seconds. Exiting the locker also highlights the closest survivors working on a generator for 10 seconds. Chemical Trap activates when players get above 50% on a generator and makes it so players can put a trap on a dropped pallet. It stays active for up to two minutes and slows the killer if they trigger it. Light Footed is her final perk and it makes her footsteps quite when she is healthy.

This is just another horror movie icon that has come to Dead by Daylight. The asymmetric online game has had characters from Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Saw, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Hellraiser. Dead by Daylight has also enlisted some legends from horror television shows like Ash vs. Evil Dead and Stranger Things, as well as other game franchises like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. And while not from any one franchise, it recently received DLC that added acclaimed actor Nicolas Cage to the game as himself.

Players have been asking for the Xenomorph for some time, as its one of the most noteworthy horror creatures in media. Some thought an Alien announcement was coming in April for Alien Day, and there were pieces of evidences that loosely pointed in that direction, but that did not come to pass.

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