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Dead By Daylight Teases New Crossover With The Walking Dead
The acclaimed asymmetric multiplayer experience has become somewhat infamous for its crossovers in the horror genre, and now, Dead by Daylight has sunk its teeth into another.
Announced on Twitter, the official Dead by Daylight account posted an iconic image that fans of Robert Kirkman's seminal graphic novel—or AMC's long-running adaptation—will recognize right away. However, for those who may be unaware, the image was clear to point out that it is a collaboration with The Walking Dead.
However, details at this moment are sparse, and the post does specify fans would have to wait until July 8th, 2025, for more information. If the reveal is like many of Dead by Daylight's previous collaborations, players could likely see some of the series' beloved characters as Survivors, and its most dangerous foes as Killers—Neagan would seem an obvious go-to in this regard.
The announcement follows yet another highly requested Dead by Daylight collaboration, specifically with Five Nights at Freddy's, with the inclusion of both the dilapidated pizzeria as a location, Springtrap as a Killer, and even a surprise costume featuring Matthew Lillard. Behaviour Interactive put an extensive amount of work into paying homage to the series' deep lore while also building a believable environment, so it stands to reason they'll do the same with The Walking Dead.
It's amazing to see how far Dead by Daylight has come since its humble beginnings in 2016. Following the successful model of asymmetric multiplayer horror set by games like Friday the 13th: The Game—though releasing before it—the game has far outlasted any other entries into the genre and seen monumental success. Not only has it featured collaborations with iconic horror film franchises like Scream, Child's Play, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, but it's even featured characters from Silent Hill, Resident Evil and Castlevania.
