Dead by Daylight 2025: Animatronics, Witchers, and Big Updates
Springtrap brings a new level of terror to Dead by Daylight. (Image: Behaviour Interactive)
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Springtrap Crawls into the Fog
At PAX East 2025, Behaviour Interactive delighted fans by officially unveiling Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) as the newest addition to Dead by Daylight’s lineup of horror icons. After years of speculation and wishful thinking, Springtrap is finally stepping out of the pizzeria and into the Fog as a fully playable Killer—brought to life by Matthew Lillard, who reprises his role as William Afton from the recent FNaF movie.
This marks the first time fans can directly control Springtrap in any FNaF title, making his Dead by Daylight debut a genuine milestone for the franchise. For those not versed in FNaF lore, Springtrap is the grisly animatronic possessed by the vengeful spirit of Afton—a truly nightmarish addition to the killer roster. The FNaF chapter also introduces a new map: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, packed with spine-tingling ambiance, clever franchise nods, and enough Easter eggs to keep lore hunters busy.
Matthew Lillard’s voice and likeness will also appear in a Legendary Outfit for Springtrap’s “Yellow Rabbit” form, cleverly connecting the dots between game and film. Full gameplay details are still under wraps until the upcoming FNaF livestream, so keep an eye out for all the gory specifics on how Springtrap will stalk his prey.
The Witcher Collection: Geralt and Friends Cross Over
Geralt of Rivia and familiar faces gear up for Entity’s domain. (Image: Behaviour Interactive)
But wait, there’s more crossover magic on the horizon. Behaviour Interactive has also teased a Witcher Collection, set to bring Geralt of Rivia and other fan favorites into Dead by Daylight as premium cosmetic options. While the full lineup is still a mystery, players can look forward to Witcher-themed skins for both survivors and killers, deepening the game’s already impressive roster of pop-culture legends.
Quality of Life: The “You are the Hero” Update and More
The 2025 roadmap isn’t just about flashy cameos. Behaviour is rolling out a suite of player-focused improvements, including streamlined menus, an improved onboarding process for new players, and long-requested accessibility upgrades. The mysterious “You are the Hero” initiative is also on the way, promising new agency-driven mechanics and possible narrative twists—though details remain tantalizingly vague for now. One thing’s clear: the developers are committed to making sure every trip into the Fog feels fresh, fair, and frightening.
Celebrating Nine Years in the Fog
Dead by Daylight marks nine years of chills, thrills, and legendary crossovers. (Image: Behaviour Interactive)
As Dead by Daylight celebrates its ninth anniversary, Behaviour Interactive is doubling down on everything players love: wild crossovers, meaningful updates, and playful winks to horror’s greatest hits. Whether you’re a longtime Fog-dweller or a curious newcomer, there’s never been a better time to jump in. The full FNaF chapter reveal is just around the corner, and if the roadmap is anything to go by, 2025 will be packed with more surprises, screams, and sinister fun than ever before.