History of Dead by Daylight in Timeline

Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 asymmetric multiplayer survival horror game. One player controls a Killer whose goal is to sacrifice Survivors to the Entity by hooking them. Four other players control Survivors, who must repair generators to power exit gates and escape. The game is known for its numerous crossovers with popular horror franchises from film, television, and video games.

2016: Windows Release

In 2016, Dead by Daylight was released for Windows, marking the initial launch of the game.

November 16, 2017: 3 Million Copies Sold

By November 16, 2017, Dead by Daylight had sold more than 3 million copies.

2017: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Release

In 2017, Dead by Daylight was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, expanding its availability to console players.

June 2018: In-Game Store Added

In June 2018, Dead by Daylight's in-game store was added, allowing players to purchase DLCs with money or in-game currency. Iridescent shards were also added in June 2018, enabling the purchase of non-licensed characters and cosmetics.

2018: Behaviour Buys Publishing Rights

In 2018, Behaviour Interactive bought the publishing rights for Dead by Daylight from Starbreeze Studios, taking over publishing responsibilities.

February 27, 2019: NetEase Games to Publish Mobile Versions

On February 27, 2019, Behaviour announced that NetEase Games would publish the mobile versions of Dead by Daylight in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea.

May 2019: 5 Million Copies Sold

As of May 2019, Dead by Daylight had sold more than 5 million copies.

June 19, 2019: Dead by Daylight Mobile Announced

On June 19, 2019, Behaviour Interactive Inc. announced the plan to release Dead by Daylight on iOS and Android for free.

2019: Nintendo Switch Release

In 2019, Dead by Daylight was released for Nintendo Switch, bringing the game to a portable console platform.

April 16, 2020: Dead by Daylight Mobile Released in EMEA, the Americas, and South Asia

On April 16, 2020, Dead by Daylight Mobile was released in EMEA, the Americas, and South Asia.

August 2020: 25 Million Players Reached

In August 2020, Dead by Daylight reached more than 25 million players across all platforms.

October 2020: Dead by Daylight Mobile Surpassed 10 Million Downloads

By October 2020, Dead by Daylight Mobile surpassed 10 million downloads.

2020: Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, Google Stadia, and Xbox Series X/S Release

In 2020, Dead by Daylight was released for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, Google Stadia, and Xbox Series X/S, significantly broadening its accessibility across mobile and next-gen console platforms.

May 2021: 36 Million Players Reached

By May 2021, Dead by Daylight reached 36 million players.

August 2021: Stranger Things DLC Removal Announcement

In August 2021, Behaviour Interactive announced that the Stranger Things DLC would no longer be available for purchase after November 17, and the Hawkins National Laboratory map would be removed.

August 2021: The Entity Café Opened

In August 2021, The Entity Café, a Dead by Daylight-themed café, opened on the fourth floor of the Tokyo Skytree.

October 2021: Pinhead NFT Controversy

In October 2021, NFT company Boss Protocol released an NFT using the Pinhead character model from Dead by Daylight, leading to player criticism and review bombing. Behaviour clarified their lack of involvement in the NFT's creation.

November 11, 2021: For Honor Crossover Event Ended

The "Survivors of the Fog" crossover event between Dead by Daylight and For Honor ended on November 11, 2021. It featured Dead by Daylight-inspired cosmetic items and a limited-time game mode.

May 2022: Dead by Daylight Mobile Reached 25 Million Downloads

By May 2022, Dead by Daylight Mobile reached 25 million downloads.

May 2022: 50 Million Players Reached

By May 2022, Dead by Daylight reached 50 million players.

July 2022: Attack on Titan Cosmetics Added

In July 2022, cosmetic items from Attack on Titan were added to Dead by Daylight.

August 3, 2022: Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim Released

On August 3, 2022, Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim, a visual novel dating simulator game developed by Psyop, was released.

October 29, 2022: Comic Series Announcement

On October 29, 2022, Behaviour Interactive announced a comic series featuring the four members of The Legion, detailing more of their backstory.

November 7, 2022: PUBG: Battlegrounds Crossover Event Ended

The crossover event between Dead by Daylight and PUBG: Battlegrounds ended on November 7, 2022. It introduced a new game mode and cosmetics emulating survivors and killers from Dead by Daylight.

December 2022: Improved Global Version Co-Developed

In December 2022, Behaviour Interactive announced that an improved global version of Dead by Daylight Mobile was being co-developed by Behaviour and NetEase Games.

December 16, 2022: Old Global Version of Dead by Daylight Mobile Removed

The old global version of Dead by Daylight Mobile was removed from mobile storefronts on December 16, 2022.

February 2023: Improved Global Version Delayed

In February 2023, the release of the improved global version of Dead by Daylight Mobile was delayed.

March 15, 2023: Improved Global Version of Dead by Daylight Mobile Released

The improved global version of Dead by Daylight Mobile was released on March 15, 2023. This new version included enhanced graphics and exclusive game modes.

March 2023: Dead by Daylight Mobile Banned in India

In March 2023, Dead by Daylight Mobile was banned by the government of India.

March 2023: Film Adaptation Production Reported

In March 2023, it was reported that Jason Blum and James Wan were producing a Dead by Daylight film adaptation through their Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster banners.

April 7, 2023: Dead by Daylight: The Board Game Released

On April 7, 2023, Dead by Daylight: The Board Game, created by Level 99 Games and distributed by Asmodee, was released following a successful Kickstarter campaign.

May 19, 2023: Spin-Off Game Announced

On May 19, 2023, an untitled spin-off game was announced, described as a four-player co-op PvE experience. The game was being developed by Midwinter Entertainment.

June 14, 2023: First Issue of The Legion Comic Released

The first issue of The Legion comic series, published by Titan Comics, was released on June 14, 2023.

July 2023: Attack on Titan Cosmetics Removed

In July 2023, cosmetic items from Attack on Titan were removed from the in-game store in Dead by Daylight.

November 6, 2023: Return of Stranger Things Content

On November 6, 2023, all Stranger Things content returned to Dead by Daylight in a surprise move.

November 2023: 60 Million Players Reached

By November 2023, Dead by Daylight reached 60 million players.

November 30, 2023: Dead by Daylight Pinball Table Released

On November 30, 2023, Zen Studios released a Dead by Daylight pinball table for Pinball M.

2023: Steam Deck Release

In 2023, Dead by Daylight was released for Steam Deck, allowing players to enjoy the game on Valve's handheld gaming device.

2023: Film Adaptation Announced

In 2023, it was announced that Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster were developing a film adaptation of Dead by Daylight.

January 2024: Film Adaptation Informed by Five Nights at Freddy's Film

In a January 2024 interview, executive producer Ryan Turek commented that the Dead by Daylight film would be informed by lessons learned from the studio's recent Five Nights at Freddy's film adaptation.

March 6, 2024: Final Issue of The Legion Comic Released

The fourth and final issue of The Legion comic series was released on March 6, 2024.

May 14, 2024: What the Fog Released

On May 14, 2024, What the Fog, a co-op roguelike game, was released after being revealed the same day. The game was released for free for those with an account on Behavior.com or purchasable through Steam.

September 3, 2024: The Casting of Frank Stone Released

On September 3, 2024, The Casting of Frank Stone, a single-player interactive drama horror game developed by Supermassive Games, was released.

September 17, 2024: Project T Canceled and Midwinter Entertainment Closed

On September 17, 2024, it was announced that Project T had been canceled and Midwinter Entertainment was closing following "unsatisfactory" results from playtests.

October 2024: Script Actively Being Developed

In October 2024, Jason Blum commented that the script for the Dead by Daylight film was actively being developed, but that completion could take anywhere from twelve months to five years.

December 2024: Dead by Daylight Mobile Shutdown Announced

In December 2024, NetEase announced that Dead by Daylight Mobile would permanently shut down by March 2025.

2024: Cross-Progression Added and Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5

In 2024, cross-progression was added to Dead by Daylight, allowing players to share unlocked content across different platforms. The game also upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 in 2024.

January 2025: Dead by Daylight Mobile Removed from Storefronts

In January 2025, Dead by Daylight Mobile was removed from iOS and Android storefronts.

March 20, 2025: Dead by Daylight Mobile Became Inaccessible

On March 20, 2025, Dead by Daylight Mobile became inaccessible, marking the official end of the game.

April 4, 2025: Hellraiser Content Removed

Due to licensing issues, all Hellraiser content was removed from Dead by Daylight on April 4, 2025. Pinhead and his Chatterer cosmetic remain available to players who purchased them before this date.

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