The Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary celebration wrapped up in Montreal on June 14, and the anniversary broadcast delivered far more than a simple retrospective. Behaviour Interactive used the event to lay out the next phase of the horror franchise, with major game updates, new crossover plans, and fresh movement on the long-awaited Dead by Daylight movie.
Hosted at The Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal, the event brought fans, creators, and developers together for panels, community activities, and a showcase centered on what comes next for The Fog. The biggest announcements were tied to the game itself, but the film update quickly became one of the broadcast’s most notable moments.
Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary key announcements:
- Jason Voorhees joins the roster on June 16
- Shane Wiigwaas arrives with The Life Road chapter on June 25
- A new mall map is in development.
- Additional crossover cosmetics were teased.
- Frank Stone will join the game in 2027
- Official Twitch watch parties took place across 10 global cities.
- The Dead by Daylight movie has a new director.
The biggest DBD anniversary update notes came during the anniversary broadcast, where Behaviour Interactive confirmed Jason Voorhees as the latest licensed killer after years of fan interest. The studio also revealed Shane Wiigwaas, Dead by Daylight’s first Indigenous character, who will headline The Life Road chapter. Alongside those additions, the team previewed a new mall map and hinted at more crossover cosmetics and future game modes.
One of the most talked-about moments of the event was the movie update. Blumhouse’s Jason Blum and chief product officer Stephen Mulrooney appeared on stage to discuss the previously announced Dead by Daylight film. The screenplay, written by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, is now complete, and Thordur Palsson has officially boarded as director. Palsson said the goal is to capture the dread, tension, and feeling of being watched that defines the game.
The film will also lean into familiar locations from the franchise, including The MacMillan Estate and Greenville. It is expected to begin shooting in 2027, giving fans another major Dead by Daylight project to watch alongside the game’s expanding roadmap.
Beyond the announcements, attendees explored developer panels, gaming stations, an Art of Dead by Daylight mini-expo, meet-and-greets, and immersive attractions such as Jason’s Cabin Escape Room. The event concluded with a live DJ performance by Kavinsky, closing out the franchise’s biggest community celebration to date.
Since launching in 2016,Dead by Daylight has grown into one of gaming’s most successful live-service horror titles. Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, the game has steadily expanded its audience through a mix of original characters and high-profile horror collaborations.
The anniversary event made it clear that Behaviour Interactive is not just celebrating the past; it is building a much larger future for the franchise across games and film.
Author’s Note: This report brings together the biggest game and movie announcements from the anniversary broadcast, giving readers a clear look at what Dead by Daylight is planning next.
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