For Dead by Daylight fans, the anniversary isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a full-blown celebration of mayhem, monstrous crossovers, and game-changing updates. At PAX East 2025, Behaviour Interactive unveiled a slew of spine-tingling surprises ahead of the game’s ninth birthday bash on June 14. Whether you’re a Springtrap superfan, a Witcher enthusiast, or just tired of the same old meta, this year’s festivities promise to shake things up in a big way.
Headlining the party is the “Five Nights at Freddy’s x Dead by Daylight” chapter, launching as the official anniversary event. Springtrap—everyone’s favorite animatronic nightmare—steps in as the newest killer. He arrives not just with a menacing look, but also a Legendary “Yellow Rabbit” skin inspired by the Blumhouse movie, voiced by none other than Matthew Lillard himself. This isn’t just a reskin; Springtrap’s detailed model and authentic voice work set a new standard for guest killers, making this a must-play for horror fans.
And if you’re brave enough, don’t miss the new Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza map. Packed with Easter eggs and creepy nods to FNaF lore, this atmospheric stage is a love letter to fans of the franchise. More info on release dates and survivor additions will creep out as the anniversary draws closer.
The fantasy gets real on June 3, when The Witcher collection lands in Dead by Daylight. The crown jewel? A Legendary Geralt skin for survivor Vittorio Toscano, complete with new voice lines performed by Doug Cockle (yes, the voice of Geralt himself) and exclusive lobby moves. Cosplay as Triss, Yennefer, Ciri, or even villain Eredin with premium outfits for other survivors—perfect for anyone who ever wanted to sling hexes while fixing generators.
This isn’t DBD’s first rodeo with pop culture crossovers—Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Stranger Things have all made appearances. But the Witcher event feels especially immersive, blending top-notch visuals, animations, and voice work to let players truly step into the shoes (or boots) of their favorite witchers and sorceresses.
Anniversary events aren’t just about flashy new faces. Behaviour is also rolling out major quality-of-life improvements: customizable gamma settings, a fresh Archives system, improved map and key balancing, MMR tweaks, and beefed-up anti-cheat tech. Most importantly, they’re finally tackling long-standing frustrations like camping, slugging, and tunneling—music to the ears of survivors and killers alike.
And in an unprecedented move, Dead by Daylight is handing the reins to its community for a 2026 chapter. Players will get to shape a brand new killer, survivor, and map—proof that the game’s future is being built by the fans, for the fans.
In short: whether you’re here for the haunted animatronics, the monster hunters, or just want a smoother escape, Dead by Daylight’s ninth anniversary is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. Start charging your flashlights—it’s going to be a wild ride.