Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed.

Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.

The Survivors' goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer - something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.

The game features procedurally generated levels, so players never experience a repetitive map. Be the killer and massacre all your victims before they escape, by using your speed and power in 1st person, or team up with your friends to try and outwit the killer with your superior awareness and agility in a 3rd person's view as he hunts you through a nightmare world.

Players take on the role of both killer and survivors in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It’s a Mature Gamer take on the thrills of Hide & Seek!

Halloween isn’t just a holiday in Dead by Daylight, it’s an entire season. A familiar chill is back in the air, and once again gaming’s premiere horror destination is pulling out all the stops with the return of Haunted by Daylight, the arrival of a new Tome, and more new cosmetics than The Entity has claws. Whether players are looking for tricks, treats, or a terrifying twist on Trials, there’s something for everyone throughout the month of October and beyond.

Get Haunted by Daylight

The Void Realm beckons, and those who dare to set foot within may never be the same again. The Haunted by Daylight Event returns from Oct. 17 to Nov. 7 for its third year at the forefront of Dead by Daylight’s Halloween festivities.

The Void is back for this latest iteration of the event and set to play a bigger role than ever. This year not only are there more available portals into the Void Realm, but once opened they can’t be closed. Void Energy must again be collected in order to open these portals, but when inside, it can also be spent to create brand-new role-specific Void Items to help turn the tides of a Trial. Ratcheting up the event’s intensity, Killer Powers are now available to use within the Void Realm itself for the first time ever.

Castlevania, Continued

Hot on the heels of the iconic Castlevania making its way into The Entity’s Realm, Tome 21: DOMINUS looks to double down, delivering more stories, Outfits, and rewards from the undying franchise.

A celebration of all things Castlevania, with a specific focus on some popular Nintendo DS titles, DOMINUS features memories that delve deeper into Trevor Belmont and Dracula’s histories as they both seek to recruit Alucard to their cause. In a Dead by Daylight first, every single Outfit, Charm, Banner and Badge, available to earn in DOMINUS will either be Castlevania themed or inspired by gothic horror, including the Legendary Soma Cruz Outfit for Trevor, and the Visceral Legendary True Form Outfit for Dracula, complete with its own Mori.

Threads of Dread

Dressing up is half the fun of Halloween, and Dead by Daylight is out to make sure players have everything they could want when it comes to finding the perfect in-game costume for their favorite characters.

Beginning Oct. 17 and lasting for the duration of the Haunted by Daylight event, new additions to The Void Collection show the chilling effects of a brush with oblivion. This year players can pick up Outfits for Kate Denson, Adam Francis, and Zarina Kassir, along with the Collection’s first Killer Outfit for The Plague.

In a nod to the lighter side of the season, the Tricks and Treats Collection introduces a group costume for Sable Ward and Mikaela Reid, both available in store. Sable steps into the role of a spellcasting witch, while Mikaela plays the part of her feline familiar. The Collection also includes Outfits for Yun-Jin and The Trickster, earnable via the Event, that sees them attending a Halloween concert. Both sets of Outfits are time limited.

Also returning is the fan-favorite Hallowed Blight Collection, with new looks available Oct. 7. Grotesque, gruesome, and endlessly oozing, new additions to the Collection include Outfits for The Pig, The Good Guy, The Deathslinger, and more.

Finally, the Alien Collection serves up two all-new outfits with the “Juggernaut Xenomorph”, as well as the iconic “Pressure Suit” for Ellen Ripley. Both new outfits will be available on Nov. 7.

Players can test their nerve in the Haunted by Daylight Event from Oct. 17 to Nov. 7 in Dead by Daylight.

2v8 Returns to Dead by Daylight with Updated Gameplay

Following the success of its long-awaited, highly requested 2v8 Game Mode, Dead by Daylight is back with the Mode’s latest iteration, slated for release from Nov. 12 - 26. With every new version of 2v8, planned updates are combined with community feedback to offer players an ever-evolving experience with deeper content and fine-tuned gameplay. The second iteration of the popular mode goes beyond the addition of new characters and Maps, focusing on upping the fun factor for both Killers and Survivors.

Controlled Chaos

Despite 2v8 Game Mode debuting only a few short months ago, the development team is already back with a second offering. Quick, iterative design has always been part of the plan for this highly complex and chaotic Mode, and as with most things in Dead by Daylight’s approach, it’s all about staying close to the player.

“The team was incredibly excited to see the community’s reaction to the original release of 2v8,” shared Dead by Daylight Product Director, Justin Brown. “Part of the reason we’re putting out this second iteration on this timeline is that we just really want to get this back in players’ hands. We don’t want people to have wait 6 months to play again, and on our end, we don’t want to wait another 6 months for more feedback. We’re hoping to keep this same approach moving forward.”

An Expanding Roster

From the jump, the design team knew that more content was needed to fully flesh out the Mode. While all Survivors are available for use, 2v8’s debut featured a limited roster of Killers and Maps which the team has since expanded on.

Joining The Trapper, The Wraith, The Hillbilly, The Nurse, and The Huntress, Killer players will now also be able to team up with The Blight, The Spirit, and The Deathslinger. Additionally, new Maps for the Realms of Yamaoka Estate and Grave of Glendale have been adapted for 2v8, along with several other new Maps for the Mode’s existing Realms.

Survivor Updates

A huge draw of 2v8 is a player’s ability to team two Killers up for the first time in Dead by Daylight. To balance things out, the design team has bolstered the Survivor experience with the addition of Active Abilities as well as improved Unlock Abilities.

Each Survivor Class (Guide, Medic, Escapist, and Scout) will now have access to two unique abilities. Unlock Abilities have been upgraded to provide a unique Perk connected to each of the Survivor Classes. Each class can unlock their Perk after being sent to a Cage, allowing players to make game-changing plays at pivotal moments.

Active Abilities charge over a period of time and can be triggered to do everything from raising or repairing broken pallets, to giving repair speed-bonuses to teammates, and more. When charged, they can also be triggered to recover from the Dying State and let a Survivor pick themselves up off the ground as many times as needed. 

New Killer Classes

Killers will now be able to choose between one of four distinct Classes, each one offering benefits in a different aspect of the hunt. Not only will this help players elevate their preferred playstyle even further, but it also creates a more standardized format, making it easier for designers to add more Killers to the Mode in the future.

The four Killer Classes are:

• Shadow – Which encourages sneaking up on Survivors, blocking escapes, and working in tandem to create the element of surprise.
• Brute – All about being a relentless, unstoppable force during chases.
• Enforcer – Perfect for preying on the weak and finishing the job on injured Survivors.
• Fearmonger – Focused on movement throughout the Map and staying unseen to aid your partner in the hunt.

The latest version of 2v8 Game Mode will be available in Dead by Daylight for a limited time from Nov. 12 - 26.

Behaviour has implemented Cross-Play across PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, allowing players on console and PC to face trials together, while Cross-Friends will let you create a friends list that is cross-platform and enjoy an unprecedented multiplayer experience in their favorite multiplayer horror game.  

Dead by Daylight is currently available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.