Dead by Daylight Teases Walking Dead Crossover — Fans Decode “The

Dead by Daylight’s future just got a lot more interesting-and not just because of animatronic bears. Behaviour Interactive has revealed a jam-packed roadmap at PAX East, but the real buzz is swirling around a cryptic hidden message that could point to a Walking Dead crossover next summer.

Dead by Daylight Roadmap Teases Walking Dead Chapter with Rick and Michonne

Behaviour Interactive unveiled five upcoming Dead by Daylight chapters spanning original and licensed content.
After the Five Nights at Freddy’s DLC, a July 2025 chapter will add two Survivors-but no Killer.
Fans decoded hidden letters on the official roadmap spelling “The Ones Who Live,” a nod to The Walking Dead miniseries.
Speculation is rife that Rick and Michonne will join as playable Survivors, but official confirmation is still pending.

Feature	Specification
Publisher	Behaviour Interactive
Release Date	July 2025 (speculated chapter)
Genres	Asymmetrical Horror, Survival, Multiplayer
Platforms	PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

Behaviour’s PAX East showcase delivered a tidal wave of news for Dead by Daylight fans: the long-awaited Five Nights at Freddy’s chapter finally got a spotlight, new Witcher skins are inbound, and a fan-designed original chapter is in development. But while most eyes were on the killer animatronics, game director Mathieu Cote slipped in a sly tease: the next licensed chapter after FNAF had already been hinted at during the stream.

Dead by Daylight roadmap with faint lettering — Zooming in on the roadmap, fans spotted faint lettering-sparking fan theories.

It didn’t take long for the Dead by Daylight sleuths to notice something odd about the official roadmap graphic. Fourteen nearly invisible letters caught the eye of Reddit user u/Batman-1989, who pieced together the phrase “The Ones Who Live.” For Walking Dead aficionados, this is a pretty direct reference: it’s the subtitle of the 2024 AMC miniseries reuniting Rick and Michonne Grimes, two of the franchise’s most iconic characters.

Dead by Daylight Survivors running from danger — Fans speculate Rick and Michonne could join DBD’s Survivor roster this July.

Let’s break down why the community is so convinced. According to the roadmap, the next DLC after FNAF (slated for July 2025) will bring two new Survivors, but no new Killer. This fits perfectly with The Ones Who Live, which zeroes in on Rick and Michonne’s reunion. If this is more than just a clever red herring, Behaviour could be prepping the ultimate crossover event for fans of both horror gaming and post-apocalyptic drama.

Dead by Daylight characters hiding from danger — Could Rick and Michonne outwit DBD’s Killers? Fans are eager for official confirmation.

Of course, nothing is set in stone—Behaviour Interactive hasn’t officially confirmed the Walking Dead crossover. But the evidence is stacking up, and the community’s track record for decoding DBD’s teases is pretty strong. If true, it would mark another high-profile licensed crossover, following in the footsteps of Resident Evil, Stranger Things, and now Five Nights at Freddy’s.

Dead by Daylight in-game environment — An ever-expanding horror roster: DBD continues to surprise with new collaborations.

If Behaviour follows through, expect to see Rick and Michonne dodging killers—and possibly Lucille-wielding bullies—in Dead by Daylight come July 2025. Until then, all eyes are on the official channels for confirmation and gameplay reveals. Will The Walking Dead survivors change the meta? Or is another surprise lurking in the fog?

TL;DR: Dead by Daylight’s 2025 roadmap teases a July chapter with two Survivors, likely Rick and Michonne from The Walking Dead miniseries “The Ones Who Live.” Behaviour Interactive hasn’t confirmed the crossover, but all clues point to the iconic zombie apocalypse duo joining the fog next summer.

Source: Behaviour Interactive via GamesPress