Springtrap Stalks the Fog in DBD x FNAF Crossover

I’ll be real — the Dead by Daylight x Five Nights at Freddy’s mashup has been on every horror fan’s radar for ages. When Behaviour Interactive finally dropped details about Springtrap prowling The Fog and Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria as a playable map, it didn’t feel like jump scares for clicks. This is the moment two pillars of multiplayer and survival horror truly collide.

PTB and Launch Dates

The public test build (PTB) on Steam is live now and runs through June 3, giving PC players a hands-on preview. Come June 17, 2025, the full package lands across PC, PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X/S & One, and Nintendo Switch. This early window isn’t just a teaser—it’s a real opportunity to shape Springtrap’s mechanics, balance the new perks, and help fine-tune map flow before the worldwide drop.

Meet Springtrap: Nightmare Incarnate

• Jumpscare Throws: Springtrap’s signature chain lash can knock survivors off their feet from a distance, injecting terror at every turn.
• Tagging Debuff: Survivors hit by Springtrap’s special attacks suffer a lingering debuff that slows healing and muddles their directional cues.
• Three Animatronic Perks:
  • Help Wanted: Automatically reveal generators within a certain radius after chasing a survivor for 10 seconds.
  • Phantom Fear: Create phantom footsteps that mislead survivors when unhooks occur.
  • Haywire: Interfere with nearby lockers, causing them to malfunction and emit static sounds.

Springtrap isn’t a one-note reskin—his impale-and-grab strike redefines chase pacing, and the blend of ranged chain attacks with close-quarters brutality keeps every encounter unpredictable.

Inside Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Map

This isn’t just a corridor with props slapped on. The Pizzeria map recreates the dread of tight hallways, flickering neon signs and hidden vents that scream “something’s watching you.” You’ll find Easter eggs nodding to both the original FNAF games and the recent big-screen adaptation: a secret office camera room, a cupcake-themed locker cluster, and even faint music box chimes from the classic security office.

• Looping Hallways: Perfect for high-stakes loops, but watch your back when the lights go out.
• Claustrophobic Rooms: Chests and tech rooms offer temporary safety—but at what cost?
• Environmental Triggers: Randomized audio cues like distant laughter and static can mask killer footsteps.

Why This Partnership Matters

Dead by Daylight crossovers can sometimes feel like hollow shells, but Behaviour has earned its crossover creds—Tokyo Ghoul earlier this year shook up tempo with a fresh chase dynamic. Now FNAF brings its legacy of tension and sudden jumpscares into the Fog. For longtime DBD vets, Springtrap’s kit rewards psychological pressure over pure tunnel vision. For FNAF diehards, the animatronic’s every twitch, hiss, and roar feels lifted straight from the original horror saga.

How to Test the PTB

If you’re on PC, jump into the Steam PTB before June 3. Report your feedback on forums and official Discord channels—past PTBs have led to significant tweaks like adjusted addon cooldowns and perk fine-tuning. Console players can’t join the PTB directly, but Behaviour will publish detailed patch notes, giving you fair warning of balance changes ahead of launch.

What’s Next in the Fog

Veteran survivors should brace for a meta shake-up. Springtrap’s toolkit favors map control and psychological warfare. You’ll need to rethink safe unhooks, generator placements, and loop strategies to avoid getting caught in his chain lash. And although no FNAF survivor has jumped into the Fog yet, community chatter hints at future DLC—maybe a security guard or an escaped animatronic to hunt Springtrap.

Bottom line: this crossover doesn’t feel like a lazy tie-in. It’s a high-investment horror event designed hand-in-hand with the community. The pieces are in place for one of DBD’s most memorable chapters, but the final verdict will come once the Fog clears post-launch. Ready your flashlights—and your scream muscles.