Dead by Daylight turned 10 last weekend — and Behaviour Interactive marked the milestone by dropping the one killer fans had been clamouring for since the game launched: Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. The slasher icon arrived on 16 June 2026, and he brought a sprawling multi-year roadmap with him.
Chapter 40: Jason Voorhees Is Finally in Dead by Daylight
After years of fans asking “where’s Jason?”, Chapter 40: The Slasher went live across all platforms on 16 June — the game’s exact 10th anniversary. Jason’s hockey mask and machete are instantly recognisable, and his power set delivers on the horror-icon promise. His core ability is Phase Walk, a supernatural speed mode (181% movement) that makes him near-impossible to outrun. Layer on Footprint Tracking to follow Survivors’ trails, a Jump Scare that reveals anyone within 16 metres, and Throwing Spikes that can pin Survivors in place — and you have one of the most aggressive killers in the game’s history. His exclusive Hook Spike Kill execution is exactly as gruesome as it sounds. Three exclusive cosmetics launched alongside him.
The announcement trailer channels the Friday the 13th films directly, using Jason’s point-of-view as he picks up his machete and pulls on the iconic mask — a faithful nod to Part 3.
The 2026–2027 Content Roadmap
The 10th anniversary livestream doubled as a roadmap reveal. Here’s what’s confirmed:
- 25 June 2026 — The Life Road chapter, introducing the game’s first Indigenous Survivor.
- November 2026 — Terrifier crossover, bringing Art the Clown as a new playable killer.
- December 2026 — A new Mall map drops.
- 2027 — Crossovers with Diablo IV, Scooby-Doo, The Walking Dead (Glenn and Negan cosmetics for Rick Grimes), and Silent Hill additions including Shimizu Hinako and Bubble Head Nurse cosmetics from Silent Hill f.
A Dead by Daylight Movie Is in Development
Perhaps the biggest news for casual fans: a Dead by Daylight feature film is officially on its way, with Blumhouse Productions attached. Director Thordur Palsson (When the Darkness Comes) is helming the project, and the screenplay is already complete — written by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Palsson has said his priority is “capturing the feeling of playing Dead by Daylight — the dread, the tension, the fear.” Filming is expected to begin in 2027.
No DBD 2 — Behaviour Is Going Big on the Original
Behaviour Interactive explicitly ruled out a sequel: the studio is “doubling down on evolving its current foundation” rather than starting fresh. That means a sweeping visual overhaul is coming in 2027 — upgraded character models, more expressive facial animations, enhanced environments, improved audio, and full voice lines for all original characters. A dynamic weather system is also in the pipeline. New game modes are confirmed: a 1v1 mode arrives in early 2027, while a Zombie Mode is further out. Official modding support rounds out the 2027 slate.
Last Words
Dead by Daylight is free to play on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile — individual chapters like Jason’s are purchasable DLC. Singapore players can grab the Jason Voorhees chapter right now. With Art the Clown, a movie, and a full visual renovation on the horizon, it’s a strong time to be a DBD fan. Check out more gaming news here.