Anniversary Broadcast Recap
Dead by Daylight’s 6th Anniversary Broadcast aired on May 17th giving fans around the world the inside scoop of what’s on deck for the next year of DbD.
This year’s show included everything from the full reveal of our latest Chapter – Roots of Dread, to major gameplay updates for the months ahead, and even the expansion of the Resident Evil universe within Dead by Daylight.
If you missed the broadcast or are just looking to catch up on a specific segment, our handy recap has everything you need.
You can also watch the entire broadcast right here, or find a link to the timestamp for each segment in the sections below.
Funko Pop Update
Mathieu Côté shares some info on the Dead by Daylight Funko Pops we announced last year. Check out the awesome concept art below to see which characters are getting the Funko treatment.
Click right here to jump directly to the Funko Pop segment of the broadcast.
Year 7 Roadmap
Sr. Product Manager, Justin Brown, and Sr. Producer, Stéfan Beauchamp-Daniel walk us through Dead by Daylight’s Year 7 Roadmap. They outline the team’s pillars of focus for the next 12 months, while also sharing some updates on projects from the past year. Topics include:
- Content Roadmap (Chapters & Archives)
- Game Health
- Quality of Life Updates
- Live Design
- Events
Click right here to jump directly to the Year 7 Roadmap segment of the broadcast.
Quality of Life Improvements
From menu screens, loadouts, matchmaking, and more, Producer, Aurélie Gérault, and Sr. Product Manager, Justin Banks take us through all the upcoming changes designed to make life easier, better, and overall more fun in Dead by Daylight. Topics include:
- Pre-Set Loadouts
- Main Menu Visual Update
- Matchmaking Incentives
- Archive Changes
- Streamer Mode
- Wiggle Escape System
- Gameflow Improvements
- Custom Match Bots
Click right here to jump directly to the Quality of Life segment of the broadcast.
Click right here to read an in-depth article with more info on these updates.
Gameplay Improvements
Year 7 is primed to feature some major updates to Dead by Daylight’s gameplay that will affect everything from strategy, to progression, and beyond. Luckily Design Director, Matt S. is on hand to share the team’s approach to these changes and what fans can expect. Topics include:
Click right here to jump directly to the Gameplay Improvements segment of the broadcast.
Click on any of the topics listed above to read in-depth articles with more info on each of these updates.
Chapter 24 – Roots of Dread
Since no Anniversary Broadcast would be complete without the reveal of a new Chapter and its PTB, Creative Director, Dave Richard breaks down what we can expect from the new Killer, Survivor, and Map in the Roots of Dread Chapter. Topics include:
- New Killer – The Dredge
- New Survivor – Haddie Kaur
- New Map – The Garden of Joy
Click right here to jump directly to the Chapter 24: Roots of Dread segment of the broadcast.
Click right here to check out the Roots of Dread Chapter page on Deadbydaylight.com.
Dead by Daylight Visual Novel
In one of the most unexpected announcements of the Anniversary Broadcast, Mathieu Côté shares details about Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating SimTM, the new visual novel set in the world of Dead by Daylight, due out this summer. Mat sits down for a chat with Alexei Bochenek, Creative Director of Psyop, the studio who helped bring Hooked on You to life, to talk more about the game.
Click right here to jump directly to the Hooked on You segment of the broadcast.
Click right here to check out the brand new Hooked on You webpage.
Attack on Titan Collection Reveal
Project Manager, Rose Li, Associate Producer, Jo-Ashley Robert, and Art Director, Xavier Etchepare reveal a first look at the incredible (and huge!) new Attack on Titan crossover Collection.
Click right here to jump directly to the Attack on Titan Collection Reveal segment of the broadcast.
6th Anniversary In-Game Celebrations
One of the best parts of any Dead by Daylight Anniversary? The in-game celebrations of course! Sr. Product Manager, Justin Banks is back with Influencer Manager, Mae Morrison to give us a breakdown of everything going on from decorations, to events, to incredible new cosmetics. Topic include:
- Twisted Masquerade Theme
- Anniversary Masks & Outfits
- Event Tome
- Discounts / Bloodhunt / Rewards
Click right here to jump directly to the Anniversary Celebrations segment of the broadcast.
Resident Evil Reveal
Finally, we closed the event by teasing the reveal of the new Resident Evil Chapter is coming to Dead by Daylight! More details to come.
Click right here to jump directly to the Resident Evil Reveal segment of the broadcast.
And that’s a wrap! Thanks for watching. Thanks for playing. And thank you as always for making the Dead by Daylight community such a special one.
It’s going to be a great year.
See you in The Fog!
The Dead by Daylight Team
