Summary
While there have been many like it over the last few years, none have stood the test of time quite like the original, and even now, seven years after its initial release,Dead by Daylightis still one of the most popular online multiplayer games out there. Anasymmetrical multiplayer horror game,Dead by Daylightpits one Killer against a team of four Survivors, and both sides of the fence have plenty of characters to choose from, both wholly original toDead by Daylight, and those who have crossed over from a variety of other popular horror IPs.
While some ofDead by Daylight’s most powerful and enjoyable Killers to play are completely original creations, such asThe Nurse or The Blight, the game’s most popular Killers tend to be those guest characters, andDead by Daylighthas no shortage of them. From horror movie icons like Freddy Krueger and the Xenomorph to crossovers with other popular horror video games likeResident Evil,Dead by Daylightis already home to some of the best crossover characters around, but there’s always room for more.
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One of the most frequently requested crossover characters forDead by DaylightisIt’s Pennywise the Clown. Technically an interdimensional being that feasts on fear, Pennywise is a perfect fit forDead by Daylight, and while a spooky clown is already on the roster, the two wouldn’t really share much. Being one of the most requested crossovers of the last few years, fans already have some great ideas for how Pennywise would work inDead by Daylight, including potential abilities that let him disguise himself as another Killer at the start of the game to catch players off-guard, and an ability to fill a fear meter in a similar way to Michael Myers' Stalk mode.
WithFriday the 13th: The Gamegetting ready to shut down its serversat the end of the year, there’s never been a better time for the slasher icon Jason Vorhees to come toDead by Daylight. Though it might take a little more effort on Behaviour Interactive’s part to make Jason stand out inDead by Daylight, he’d be a great addition to the roster, being one of the last classic horror icons to make it to the game.
One of the more unlikely picks on this list,The Shining’s Jack Torrance has the potential to actually be an incredibly uniqueDead by DaylightKiller. Armed with his trusty axe, Jack Torrance could be given a number of abilities inDead by Daylight, ranging from a frenzy meter that builds up gradually during the game and eventually gives him increased speed and power, to the ability to speak to The Entity directly to locate the Survivors. Of course, Jack Torrance would be nothing without the Overlook Hotel, and that location is perfectly suited for aDead by Daylightmap.
Dead by Daylight’s most recent crossover was with Ridley Scott’sAlien, and where the Xenomorph goes, the Predator isn’t usually too far behind. When it comes to abilities,Dead by Daylight’s Predatorwould have a wealth of possibilities. The Predator could be given the unique opportunity to wield multiple weapons at once, including his Combi-Stick, Smart Disc, Shoulder Canon, and wrist blade. The Predator could also be equipped with his infrared vision, letting him see through environmental objects and structures.
Right now,The Boysis crossing over with a bunch of video games, and it might as well extend that out toDead by Daylight. Though he doesn’t immediately fit with the game’s horror theme,The Boys' Homelanderis definitely a terrifying character, and it would be really interesting to seeDead by Daylightbranch out a little with its crossovers. Ability-wise, Homelander could come with some kind of flight capabilities, along with his laser vision.
Dead by Daylightis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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