Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer online thriller-survival game developed by Behaviour Interactive. The game was released in 2016 for Windows users and in 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game bears a resemblance to many famous movies, such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Attack on Titan, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and more.
The scenes, settings, and killers look familiar, especially the way these killings are done, which is eerily similar to the movies. Although the game received mixed reviews after its release, it has managed to attract a lot of players and, hence, gained huge popularity. The game gained a lot of attention in Japan due to its references to Japanese media.
If you are into games and are looking for new ones to try out, Dead by Daylight is the one to look out for. With its eerie setting, horror instances, jump scares, and survival instincts, this game is sure to catch your attention. Despite mixed reviews, fans love the game for its unique characters, interesting way to escape, and good quality.
If Dead by Daylight skipped your radar somehow, do not worry, we have got you covered. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the game, the release date of the new chapter, and more.
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The plot of Dead by Daylight
The plot of Dead by Daylight is quite simple. It is a four versus-one game, where one killer chases its four victims, kills them, and hangs them off the hook to offer them to a supernatural being called Entity. The main aim of the victims is to escape the killer somehow and power up several generators to open the exit gate to ultimately escape this world.
The story of the game begins when a supernatural creature named Entity is awakened from his deep slumber because of all the malice and violence in the world. The creature feeds on the hopes and dreams of people, and hence, he awakens several murderous serial killers to do his bidding. These killers are raised in the places they hunt, so the setting is similar to that as well.
Entity creates a virtual world in which the victims are trapped with the killer and pursued by them. The roles, methods of killing, and personalities of these killers are like what they were in the real world. The victims are trapped in the virtual world until they find a way to free themselves or lose all hope and become fodder for the entity.
The plot and storyline of the game remind me a lot of Stranger Things and other horror shows and movies. When the killer catches the victim, he must take them to the hooks scattered across the map and hang them there. The victims can try to wiggle their way out of their hold, or another player can also save them in some circumstances.
The game only ends when all the survivors are either dead or have escaped. If one player escapes, the game continues for the others. There are several perks being given to the players during the game, including the ability to run faster, heal themselves, and more. These perks can be used by both killers and victims.
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Killers of Dead by Daylight
The Trapper: Also known as Evan MacMillan, the Trapper is a hideous killer with a scary grin across his mask. The trapper sets up a slew of bear traps in which his victims entangle. These traps are deadly and hidden in vast patches of grass throughout the area. The survivor of this killer must be cautious while taking every single step.
The Shape: Heavily inspired by the Halloween series, The Shape goes by the name Michael Myers. His weapon of attack is a kitchen knife, and just like in the movies, he is obsessed with killing. His power is to observe his victims from a distance, and the more he does that, the more powerful he becomes.
The Artist: The Artist, or Carmina Mora, is a killer capable of launching “Bird of Torment” across the area to catch her victim. She uses totems and other objects to catch her victims.
The Nightmare: Freddy Krueger plays with the minds of his victims while trapping them into a dreamlike state. His special skill of dream projection helps him reach anywhere on the map easily, and that makes it tougher for his victims to escape him.
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Dead by Daylight: Chapter 26
The 26th chapter of the game introduces a new killer, a new survivor, and a new map. The new killer introduced in the chapter is The Knight. The knight has an army of loyal followers who work at his command. His thirst for blood is not quenched yet, and he will leave no stone unturned to catch and kill his victim. The new survivor introduced is Vittorio Toscano. He has been wandering the area for a long time to uncover its secrets. He is good in close combat, which gives him a chance against his killer.
Poster of Dead by Daylight
If you missed the last chapter, “Forged in Fog,” here is the trailer for the same. Watch it to experience the thrill, and you might just find yourself wanting to play the game.
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Dead by Daylight Chapter 27: Release Date
Dead by Daylight has been releasing a new chapter every three months, and the last chapter, chapter 26: “Forged in Fog,” was released on November 22, 2022. So, if we consider that the next chapter should be released in March 2023. It is the same according to the creators of Dead by Daylight’s seven-year roadmap.
As for the potential list of killers, it is possible that fans can see a collaboration with the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, as that is highly requested by fans. It is also possible that we may get a new killer, as fans have been requesting a new killer, such as a vampire, a werewolf, etc., for years. It will be interesting to see what new killers and characters the show will introduce with the new chapter.
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