The Casting of Frank Stone showcases Supermassive Games’ passion and expertise in crafting unforgettable cinematic adventures. Players will delve into a gruesome mystery where every decision matters, shaping the story and its outcome. Offering an unprecedented look at the wider world of Dead by Daylight, prepare to experience an original story that will appeal to both fans of the acclaimed horror franchise and newcomers alike.

In this captivating nightmare, things are never as they seem. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. 

The Casting of Frank Stone is a single-player cinematic nightmare revolving around four friends who, while shooting a movie, unlock horrors beyond comprehension. Set in the world of Dead by Daylight, the game takes the popular long-running title into unexplored territory making it a can’t-miss horror experience for fans and newcomers alike.

A dark, branching narrative awaits in The Casting of Frank Stone, where players’ choices are all that stand between life and death for a compelling cast of all-new characters.

The Casting of Frank Stone’s latest trailer  premiered at the Xbox Gamescom Broadcast 2024, revealing several exciting features.

Here’s a summary of everything that was showcased and what players can expect when the game launches.

Cutting Room Floor

Step into the director’s chair and revisit key story decisions, seek out missing collectibles, or relive your favorite moments without having to start a new game. Unlock the Cutting Room Floor by purchasing the Deluxe Edition or completing The Casting of Frank Stone for the first time.  

Twitch Integration

Streamers and viewers alike can experience The Casting of Frank Stone together. With a Twitch Integration feature, viewers can vote on each choice throughout the game. Streamers will have a limited number of vetoes to override a decision, should they disagree with the audience’s choice.

Plunderer’s Instinct

Plunderer’s Instinct, which shares a name with a Dead by Daylight Survivor Perk, highlights the aura of any Trinket Chest you might have missed. With the simple press of a button, the aura of all nearby Trinket Chests will be revealed. Unlock this feature for your first playthrough by pre-ordering, or unlock it by completing the game.  

8 MM Camera Feature

What would a filmmaker be without their camera? When our characters find themselves stalked by an invisible presence, players can use the 8 MM camera lens to observe their supernatural pursuer – if they dare.  

Couch Co-Op

Share the experience with Couch Co-op, which allows up to 4 friends to play through The Casting of Frank Stone together in one room. Pass the controller back and forth as the character perspective changes throughout the game.

The story centers around four friends who set out to make their mark on horror cinema in the summer of 1980. Unbeknownst to them, what they capture with their 8mm camera will trigger the unthinkable. Throughout the game, players will need to test their resolve and wits solving environmental puzzles, make impossible decisions, and react to Quick Time Events as they search for clues that hide the bigger picture.

Key Features:

• A Mystery of Cosmic Proportions: 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.  
• Life or Death Choices: 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.
• An Immersive Nightmare: For players 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. 
• A World Beyond The Fog: 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 players long after it’s over. 

The Casting of Frank Stone is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / Microsoft Store) on September 3, 2024.