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The latest news and rumors about Dead by Daylight for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Dead by Daylight updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Dead by Daylight for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
New Dead by Daylight Trailer Reveals Titans from Iconic Anime — Major Crossover Incoming
Dead by Daylight is gearing up for one of its most content-packed updates yet, with developers announcing several major crossovers and a brand-new game mode set to arrive on April 28.
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April 22, 2026
There will be no Dead by Daylight 2 — the developers say fans do not need a sequel
The developers of Dead by Daylight admitted that they did consider making a sequel at one point, but quickly realized that fans do not need it. Instead of releasing Dead by Daylight 2, the studio plans to keep supporting the original game for many years to come.
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April 5, 2026
Dead by Daylight developers reveal the secret of success: ‘Make a game, not a service’
Ahead of Dead by Daylight’s 10th anniversary, the developers at Behaviour Interactive explained what lies behind the game’s longevity. According to the team, it all started with a simple approach: first make a good game, rather than immediately trying to turn it into an “efficient” live service.
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April 4, 2026
Is Ada Wong coming back? The insider shared new information about the DLC to Resident Evil Requiem
In the upcoming DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, players will be able to see Ada Wong, the iconic character in the series. This was reported by an insider Dusk Golem.
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March 18, 2026
Dead by Daylight Offers 168,888 Bloodpoints and Exclusive Charm for Free
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Behaviour Interactive has decided to gift Dead by Daylight players 168,888 Bloodpoints and an exclusive "Lunar Horse" charm.
To claim your rewards, simply enter the promo code HAPPYHORSEYEAR2026 in the in-game store. The code is active until March 3.
To claim your rewards, simply enter the promo code HAPPYHORSEYEAR2026 in the in-game store. The code is active until March 3.
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February 16, 2026
Steam’s Biggest January Hits Revealed: One of Them is Free to Download
Valve has unveiled the top-performing titles of January 2026 on Steam. The list highlights the games and DLCs that generated the highest revenue during their first two weeks post-launch.
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February 15, 2026
Dead by Daylight Movie Snags Conjuring and Crawl Writers as Blumhouse Moves Ahead
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, together with Canadian developer Behaviour Interactive, have taken another step toward the film adaptation of the asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight. For the feature-length movie, they’ve brought on two prominent horror writers — screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and writer-director Alexandre Aja — who will be collaborating as a duo for the first time.
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February 14, 2026
Steam Free Weekend: Play 3 More Games for Free, Including a 97%-Rated Co-op Shooter
Steam is expanding its Free Weekend lineup with even more titles joining the fray. While free-play events for Grounded 2, Dead by Daylight, and Fallout 76 are already underway, three more projects have now been added to the list: Hotel Architect (free until February 2), Deep Rock Galactic (free until February 2), and Sker Ritual (free until February 5).
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January 31, 2026
Dead by Daylight and Grounded 2 Are Also Free to Play on Steam for a Limited Time
Two more games have become temporarily free to play on Steam: Dead by Daylight and Grounded 2. You can play both titles until February 2, after which they’ll return to being paid games.
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January 30, 2026
Stranger Things Returns to Dead by Daylight: Vecna, Eleven, and Dustin Join the Fog
Horror hit Dead by Daylight has officially launched its highly anticipated second collaboration with Stranger Things, bringing a brand-new paid Chapter featuring three iconic characters from the series.
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January 28, 2026
Players Will Choose the Designs of the Next Killer and Survivor in Dead by Daylight’s Upcoming Chapter
Behaviour Interactive has launched a community vote in which players of Dead by Daylight will determine the visual designs of characters in the game’s next chapter. Players are invited to select the final looks for a new killer and a new survivor from several concept art options. The vote is already live and is being held on the game’s official website.
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January 26, 2026
The young actor from the movie 28 Years Later stated that he wants to see his character in Dead by Daylight
15-year-old actor Alfie Williams, who is familiar to many from the films 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, suggested adding his character to Dead by Daylight. In his opinion, age should not be an obstacle.
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January 19, 2026
Dead by Daylight Survivors Join the Ranks of Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, the hit checkpoint simulator set in a zombie apocalypse, has received a surprise free update featuring iconic characters from the asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight.
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January 16, 2026
Dead by Daylight x Stranger Things Chapter 2 Trailer Released
Behaviour Interactive has released a full trailer for the second chapter of the Dead by Daylight x Stranger Things collaboration, which is set to launch on January 27.
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January 6, 2026
Sony Launches PlayStation Blog GOTY Awards 2025 Voting, Letting Fans Choose the Year’s Best Games
Sony has launched the annual PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025, inviting players to vote for the standout games of the year. Fans will decide winners across 19 categories, covering everything from Best Character and Soundtrack to Graphics, Art Direction, and Studio of the Year. Voting is open until December 8.
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December 1, 2025
Dead by Daylight Announces Second Stranger Things Collaboration
Behaviour Interactive has announced the second chapter of the collaboration between Dead by Daylight and the popular series Stranger Things, releasing a short teaser. As part of this crossover, the developers will launch a paid DLC featuring new characters, set to be released in January.
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November 28, 2025
Sony Shares 16 Must-Play Games on PS Plus for Halloween
PlayStation’s official blog has unveiled a list of 16 games that Sony calls essential for this Halloween. All of them are available via PS Plus, meaning active subscribers can dive in without spending an extra dime.
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October 31, 2025
This Week's Top-Selling Steam Games — New Mafia Debuts at No. 2
Valve has released its latest report on Steam’s top-selling games, based on revenue generated from August 5 to August 12.
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August 12, 2025
Top-Selling Steam Games of the Week Revealed
Valve has released the latest list of best-selling games on Steam for the week of June 24 to July 1, ranked by revenue.
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July 1, 2025
Steam Launches Free Weekend Featuring Victoria 3, Dead by Daylight, and Len's Island
Steam is hosting a free weekend event, running until June 23rd, featuring three games: Victoria 3, Dead by Daylight, and Len's Island.
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June 20, 2025
Dead by Daylight Is Teaming Up with Five Nights at Freddy's — Springtrap Revealed in New Trailer
The asymmetrical multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight is getting a major update this week—a crossover with Five Nights at Freddy's. The new content will be available starting June 17.
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June 17, 2025
Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and Triss from The Witcher 3 Officially Join Dead by Daylight
Behaviour Interactive has released a trailer for the newly launched Dead by Daylight x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt collaboration, showcasing iconic characters like Geralt, Ciri, and more.
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June 4, 2025
Ubisoft Announces Assassin's Creed Shadows x Dead by Daylight Crossover
Ubisoft has officially announced a crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and Dead by Daylight. According to the teaser trailer, the event will kick off on May 27 this year.
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May 15, 2025
First Look at Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and Triss in Dead by Daylight Revealed
The rumored collaboration between The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Dead by Daylight has been officially confirmed. Behaviour Interactive has unveiled the character designs for the crossover, offering a first glimpse at how Geralt, Yennefer, Ciri, and Triss will appear in the horror title. Content from Five Nights at Freddy's will also appear in the game.
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May 9, 2025
Leak: Screenshots of The Witcher 3 and Dead by Daylight Crossover Surface Online
It appears that IGN may have accidentally leaked the first screenshots of the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Dead by Daylight crossover. Eagle-eyed users managed to extract the images from an early article and have since shared them across the internet.
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May 9, 2025
Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul Added to Dead by Daylight
The popular multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight has just received a new paid DLC pack featuring content from the renowned Japanese anime Tokyo Ghoul. The DLC retails for $5 in the US and €5 in Europe.
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April 3, 2025
Dead By Daylight Gets New Resident Evil Content
The Entity's realm gets a dose of T-Virus as Dead By Daylight kicks off another collaboration with the iconic Resident Evil series! To celebrate the event's launch, the devs have dropped a brand new trailer:
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February 11, 2025
Valve Reveals Steam's Best-Selling Games of the Week
SteamDB has released its weekly ranking of the top-selling products on Valve's platform. Path of Exile 2 continues to dominate as the best-selling paid game. EA Sports FC 25 secured second place, while the Call of Duty hub claimed third.
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January 21, 2025
Voting for the best games of the year in various categories opens on PlayStation website
The official PlayStation blog has launched a vote for the best games of the year and the most anticipated project of 2025. Users can cast their votes in 19 different categories.
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December 3, 2024
Junji Ito-inspired content coming to Dead by Daylight
The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight has announced a new crossover featuring the works of Japanese manga artist Junji Ito, best known for his horror manga.
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November 29, 2024
Valve Drops Steam Autumn Sale Trailer
Valve has unveiled the trailer for Steam's upcoming Autumn Sale, kicking off November 27th and running until December 4th. The sale will include thousands of games and DLC.
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November 23, 2024
IGN Lists the 25 Best Horror Games of All Time
Following in the footsteps of Kotaku, IGN has released its own Halloween-themed ranking, compiling a list of the 25 scariest horror games ever made.
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October 24, 2024
Lara Croft added to Dead by Daylight
A new DLC called Tomb Raider Chapter has been released for Dead by Daylight, adding Lara Croft to the game. In honor of this, Behaviour Interactive has published a trailer for the new survivor.
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July 17, 2024
The developers of Dead by Daylight have released a trailer for a new mode
Dead by Daylight's multiplayer action-horror is getting a brand-new mode called 2v8. The developers have released a trailer for this upcoming addition.
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July 15, 2024
Rumor has it that Lara Croft will be added to Dead by Daylight. An image of her has already leaked
Rumor has it that Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider adventure game series will appear in the multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight. An image of her has already leaked online, which was published by Eurogamer but was quickly deleted.
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June 25, 2024