Summary
Dead By Daylight’s roster just had another notable expansion, but one iconic horror series may have to wait to debut in the game. In recent years,Dead by Daylighthas benefited heavily from its new chapters, with the game and its meta expanding significantly. While the improved gameplay options are appreciated, it’s impossible to ignore the role that licensed properties have played in the game’s growth. Every time a new horror icon shows up, it’s a reason to celebrate. However, one series may have to wait a bit longer for its own entry intoDead by Daylight.
It’s fair to say thatDead by Daylight’s horror crossovershave played a major role in the game’s popularity. Many iconic characters from the genre have gradually been making their way into the game. From Killers like Michael Myers to Survivors like Leon Kennedy, both sides of the playerbase have benefited from these collaborations. It also has the side effect of giving fans of those movies or games in question further reason to check outDead by Daylight, giving the game a chance to grow its playerbase.Dead by Daylightis essentially theSuper Smash Bros.of horror, and that is a key part of its success.
In terms of possible future collaborations,Dead SpacefitsDead by Daylightperfectly.Dead Spacequickly gained notoriety for its scares, as well as its dismemberment-based combat against the Necromorphs. While the series did go dormant for many years, it saw a revival in 2023 that reminded players just how scary it was the first time around. In terms ofDead by Daylightrepresentatives, Isaac would be a great survivor, while a Necromorph could make for a unique and terrifying killer. Even though there are a lot of advantages to crossing over withDead Space, one factor could keep it from happening soon.
The recentAlan Wakecrossover can explain the situation perfectly.Dead by Daylight’s well-timedAlan Wakecrossoveris happening just a few months after the release ofAlan Wake 2. Not only did the game bring Alan back into the public eye, but it was incredibly well-received, to the point of winning three awards at The Game Awards 2023. The iron was hot, andDead by Daylightstruck at the exact right time.Alan Wakewas more relevant than it had been in years by the time its crossover came along. The collaboration could not have come at a better time.
Unfortunately, this could signal amissed opportunity forDead by Daylight.Dead Space’s remake launched in January 2023, and after a year, there has been no sign of the game coming toDead by Daylight. Although it’s still popular, there wouldn’t be as much impact if a collaboration between the two were to be announced now. However, if a newDead Spacegame is announced, then the environment would be perfect for such a collaboration to take place. Until then, the idea ofDead Spacecharacters inDead by Daylightmay have to wait.
Alan Wakewas more relevant than it had been in years by the time its crossover came along.
While there is still no confirmation of such an idea,Dead Spaceis one of the best examples of anobviously neededDead by Daylightcrossover. It’s a big horror game IP, and the crossover would have a lot of potential. The only issue is that the timing wouldn’t be right for such a move.Dead Spaceneeds something to happen before it gets announced as another license forDead by Daylight.Dead by Daylightcould do well withDead Space, but the time isn’t right yet.
Dead by Daylight
WHERE TO PLAY
Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.
