Behaviour Interactive will add Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise to the multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight [1].
The addition of the iconic slasher marks a significant expansion of the game's roster and addresses years of community requests for the character [3]. As a DLC killer, Jason will join a lineup of other established horror figures in the asymmetrical survival experience [2].
Dead by Daylight is available on PC and various gaming consoles [1]. The game pits a single killer against a group of survivors, and the introduction of Jason Voorhees is intended to satisfy fan demand for one of Hollywood's most recognizable horror icons [2].
Behaviour Interactive said it developed the update to diversify the killer lineup [3]. While the developer has not specified a precise release date for the content, the move integrates a central figure of the slasher genre into the game's ecosystem [1].
The inclusion of Jason Voorhees follows the pattern of other licensed horror characters appearing in the title. By adding the Friday the 13th killer, the studio continues to leverage high-profile intellectual properties to maintain player engagement, and attract new users to the platform [3].
“Jason Voorhees will be added to Dead by Daylight by developer Behaviour Interactive.”
The addition of Jason Voorhees represents a strategic move by Behaviour Interactive to solidify Dead by Daylight as the primary hub for licensed horror gaming. By securing one of the most requested characters in the genre, the developer increases the game's cultural footprint and leverages nostalgia to drive DLC sales.
