Summary
Dead by Daylighthas released its newest crossover character, adding theAlan Wakefranchise’s titular protagonist to the game. The asymmetrical horror game from developerBehaviour Interactive has regularly featured crossoverswith many of the most popular horror series across both film and video games. Beloved series likeResident Evil,Evil Dead, andStranger Thingsamong many others have been brought into the game, allowing players to control their favorite Killers and Survivors from a plethora of horror properties. Now,Alan Wakeis the next series to come toDead by Daylight.
The iconic horror franchise starring titular protagonist Alan Wake has made waves over the past year, following the highly-anticipated launch ofAlan Wake 2. The game saw immediate success, with fans praising its gripping narrative and stunning survival horror gameplay.Alan Wake 2was a mainstay at end-of-year awards shows as well, winning three awards including “Best Narrative” at the 2023 Game Awards and receiving a nomination for Game of the Year. Now, Alan Wake is crossing horror games and making his way toDead by Daylight.
Following the collaboration’s announcement earlier this month, Behaviour Interactive has officially added Alan Wake asDead by Daylight’s newest DLC Survivor.Explained in-universe as Alan Wakebeing sucked into a story he wrote, his “Champion of Light” perk grants him additional speed while shining a flashlight and slows Killers when blinding them. The “Boon: Illumination” perk allows Alan to create totems revealing generators and chests to allies, while his “Deadline” perk improves skill checks for healing other Survivors or repairing generators.
Alan Wake’s addition toDead by Daylightcomes with a plethora of new cosmetics being added to the game as well. Players will be able to pick up multiple alternate outfits for Alan, including the “Classic” outfit inspired by his appearance in the firstAlan Wakeand a “Bright Falls” outfit with a more casual look. Legendary Outfits will also be availablebased on Saga Anderson and Rose Marigold, bringing even more characters from the franchise toDead by Daylight.
Dead by Daylight’s newest crossover comes as Behaviour Interactive is set to add a new limited-time modifier alongside the collaboration.The “Lights Out” modifierprovides an added challenge for Survivor players, making the in-game visuals significantly darker. Behaviour Interactive had previously gauged fan interest in different game modes, with the “Disgustingly Scary” mode as one proposal including darker and thicker fog. Alan Wake joiningDead by Daylightis a testament to the massive success of one of 2023’s hottest games.
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.
