Summary
Dead by Daylight’sninth year of operation promises to be jam-packed with content, including a new game mode and multiple spin-off projects. While the eighth anniversary kicks off with the addition of a new killer -Dungeons and Dragons’Vecna - the celebrations don’t stop there. A newDead by Daylightgame mode is being released, allowing two killers to team up and hunt down eight survivors. In addition, one spin-off project,What the Fog,has been released, while two more,Project TandThe Casting of Frank Stone,are in the works.
2v8 Is Less Competitive, “More Of A Party Mode”
As the name suggests,Dead by Daylight’snew “2v8 mode” sees eight survivors take on two killers, who are able to work together and use their abilities to benefit one another. The mode was described byDead by Daylightdesign director Matt Spriggens as having a less competitive focus and more of a fun, “party”-like atmosphere. The larger number of players encourages chaos, and survivors can choose classes and equipment rather than being limited to certainPerks, allowing them to specialize in offense, healing, stealth, and much more.
When the mode launches, most of the game’s survivors will be immediately available for players to select. Initially, there will be five killers to choose from: The Trapper, The Wraith, The Hillbilly, The Nurse, andThe Huntress. Larger versions of existing maps will also be implemented, allowing players to experiment with the new mode without feeling too trapped or crowded.
Three DbD Spin-off Projects Are Currently Planned
In addition to the new game mode, threeDead by Daylightspinoff projects are also being worked on. One, a multiplayer party game developed in-house atBehavior Interactive, has already launched and will be available for free for a limited time with a Behavior account. Following this period, players who missed the free version can purchase the game via Steam. Other spin-off projects that will expand the world and lore ofDead by Daylightare in development at other studios.
What The Fog: A Chaotic Party Game
Developed and released as an eighth anniversary surprise for the fans,What the Fogis a two-player cooperative roguelike that sees survivorsDwight, Claudette, and Feng Minsucked into a cursed board game. Working together, players will have to take down hordes of enemies in this fast-paced, chaotic title featuring an adorable cartoon-inspired art style. Currently,What the Fogis a PC-only title.
Project T: A New Experience In Early Development
The Casting Of Frank Stone: A Chilling Story-Rich Title
Lastly, the previously announcedThe Casting of Frank Stoneis still in development from Supermassive Games. The branching, single-player title expands the world ofDead by Daylightby introducing the town of Cedar Hills, wreathed in cosmic mysteries centering around the titular mysterious murderer, Frank Stone. Although Stone himself has not yet been introduced as a killer inDead by Daylight,Supermassive Games executive producer Tracy Tufte feels that “it would be a fair conclusion to make” that this spin-off villain might make his way into the main game.
