It's official: Dead by Daylight is becoming an anime with a truly terrifying crossover.
Dead by Daylight, the popular multiplayer horror game, has long captivated fans of dark tales. Now, the fright factor is about to be amplified through an exciting collaboration with legendary Japanese horror artist, Junji Ito. Known for his disturbing mangas like Uzumaki and Tomie, Ito enthralls readers with grotesque imagery and profoundly unsettling themes. With this new crossover, Dead by Daylight promises a gaming experience that seamlessly blends gaming and horror manga.
In a livestream, the new chapter "Doomed Course" was announced. It brings with it numerous new skins inspired by Ito's nightmarish worlds. The update includes two Legendary and six Very Rare skins, transforming both Killers and Survivors into terrifying versions of Ito's unique characters. Starting January 7, 2025, this crossover will be available, sure to make the hearts of Junji Ito fans and Dead by Daylight players alike beat faster.
We've got brand-new Skins that bring the Terror of Junji Ito to Life
Miss Fuchi and Tomie bring a fresh Horror to Dead by Daylight
Particularly exciting: Two of the game's most recognizable Killers, The Artist and The Spirit, are receiving Legendary Skins based on Ito's famous characters Miss Fuchi and Tomie. These skins aren't just visual changes – they also bring new audio elements that enhance the immersive horror experience. Miss Fuchi's frighteningly long neck and grotesque grin fit perfectly into the world of Dead by Daylight, while Tomie's disturbing dual face is guaranteed to give players goosebumps.
The new Skins show Ito's ability to make the uncanny truly terrifying. From skulking through misty maps to stalking Survivors – these new designs create a truly chilling experience for players. Fans of Junji Ito can look forward to seeing his art in action. And even newcomers who haven't yet encountered his disturbing creations might find themselves diving into his manga world after their first contact with them.
The New Upgrades for Killers and Survivors are Pretty Intense
Junji Ito's Influence spares no one and affects the entire Dead-By-Daylight-Roster
In addition to the Legendary Skins, the Junji Ito Collection also includes six Very Rare Skins for other characters, such as the Trickster, the Dredge, and the Twins. Each of these designs is based on Ito's typical, grotesque art, making the Killers even more unsettling. There are also spooky redesigns for Yui Kimura, Yun-Jin Lee, and Kate Denson, bridging the gap between gaming and horror manga.
The flamboyant but deadly Trickster is a perfect match for Ito's sense of the uncanny, while the formless horror of the Dredge could have come straight from the pages of Uzumaki. The Twins, with their symbiotic relationship, are the perfect in-game version of Ito's recurring themes of unnatural bonds and physical deformities. These designs are truly captivating and terrifying at the same time. This further intensifies the already intense atmosphere of the game. Both experienced Dead by Daylight players and Junji Ito fans will love this crossover – a spooky tribute to the genre of horror manga.
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