Press release:
Montreal, Canada—November 9, 2020.
The Canada-based indie games developer Behaviour Interactive are today very proud and pleased to announce that their multiplayer horror game “Dead by Daylight” is coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles this November.
This launch is part of The Realm Beyond—Dead by Daylight’s initiative in embracing the possibilities of new gen.
Dead by Daylight on Xbox Series X/S
Dead by Daylight will launch on Xbox Series X/S on November 10. Players who own an Xbox One version of DbD will be eligible for a free upgrade on Xbox Series X/S. Their progression will be carried over on to their new console.
Dead by Daylight will also be available on Xbox Game Pass for Console. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, players will have access to Cloud gaming (Beta), allowing them to face trials on their Android mobile phone or tablet, truly making DbD a portable experience. Moreover, Ultimate members can redeem a new Perk for free, adding Kate Denson and the Clown to their roster, as well as two outfits.
Dead by Daylight on PlayStation 5
The hit horror game will be available on Day 1 on PlayStation 5. In Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States, this means players can look for Dead by Daylight on November 12, as soon as they purchase their console. In other territories, it will be available on November 19. Players who own the game on PlayStation 4 or got the game for free on PlayStation+ will be eligible for a free upgrade and will see their progression follow through on PlayStation 5.
The Realm Beyond Graphical Update Continues
Dead by Daylight will run at 60 fps and 4K on new consoles. Moreover, the Realm Beyond Graphical update will continue and the team will release regular content drop for free, as is the case on all other platforms. The developers are hard at work, overhauling the maps, characters, animations, VFX and more, truly bringing the game to a new, even more immersive level.
“Dead by Daylight continues to break records and we’re so grateful to our fans for their support. The future is coming to us in the shape of these amazing new platforms. Dead by Daylight will be there, bigger and better than ever to terrify people using the latest tech!” said Mathieu Côté, Head of Partnerships, Behaviour Interactive.
About Dead by Daylight™
Dead by Daylight is the hit 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer horror game from Behaviour™ Interactive where 1 crazed killer hunts 4 friends through a terrifying nightmare. Players take on the role of both Killer and Survivor in a deadly game of hide-and-seek. Dead by Daylight boasts more than 30 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, one million players step into the fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, this multiplayer game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies and video games. The team regularly releases new content in the form of chapters, Archives tomes and frequent quality of life updates. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive, Canada’s largest independent game developer and publisher, was founded in 1992. The company boasts nearly 700 employees in its Montreal studio. With its award-winning original IP Dead by Daylight™ and the strategy RPG Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall™, Behaviour continues to grow as a leading global developer. Behaviour counts amongst its partners some of the world’s most renowned brands including Activision, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft and many more. For more information visit: bhvr.com.
Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Behaviour Interactive, Dead by Daylight, Horror games, Indie games, Koch Media, PS5, Xbox Series X