Over six years in and Dead by Daylight is bigger than ever. Characters are treated like old friends by our community, and lore is devoured as fast as we can deliver it. While we could say that fans are always hungry for more, as we discovered after reviewing the results of a Dead by Daylight survey, thirsty is probably the better word.
A “dating simulator” was hands-down one of the most requested DbD experiences across our entire fan base. And so, we proudly present to you in partnership with Psyop, Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim™, available now on Steam: https://hoydbd.com/3QcuHiZ
Hooked on You is a choice-based interactive experience that gives fans a completely fresh, fun way to interact with the world and characters of Dead by Daylight outside of the main game and canon.
Explore themes of intimacy, romance, and vulnerability as you build emotional bonds with familiar faces in a way that’s never been possible before. Though that might seem straightforward on the surface, this is Dead by Daylight, and you can bet there will be a few sinister twists and turns to shake things up as this darkly comedic plot unfolds.
Welcome to Murderer’s Island
You wake up on the beach of Murderer’s Island, lungs full of sea water, no memory of who you are or how you got there. You’re quickly discovered by the resort staff as well as the other “guests” – who just happen to be four ruthless, but tantalizingly attractive, Killers.
From there it will be up to you, to flirt, banter, and peel back the layers of this enigmatic quartet across the many serene and spooky locations of a resort-style tropical paradise.
Romanceable Killers
Hooked on You gives you the chance to charm your way into the hearts of The Huntress, The Trapper, The Spirit, and The Wraith. Each Killer brings a very different personality to the story that will continue to reveal itself the stronger your relationship becomes. All the while you’ll also be trying to solve the mystery of who you are, and if your purpose on this island is simple pleasure… or something more ominous.
Choices abound as feelings grow, culminating in multiple possible endings for each Killer. True love, platonic friendship, or a swift hatchet to the skull are all in the cards depending on your decisions.
Unique Minigames
Throughout your adventure, you’ll also mix it up playing a series of minigames to help you impress and win over your love interests. Get ready to answer quizzes, hunt for treasure, carve meat, and more to catch the eye of your special someone.
Alexei Bochenek, Creative Director at Psyop, also shared some insights on his approach to adapting Dead by Daylight for such an unexpected medium.
“Pursuit has always been the name of the game in Dead By Daylight – and Hooked on You is no different. But what if it weren't the famous Killers of this universe doing the chasing?” asked Alexei. “We made it our mission to examine the core characters and themes of the original game from an unexpected angle: through a lens of humor and romance. Our team had a huge amount of fun finding inspiration in this awesome original universe's deep lore and twisting it into something new. I sincerely hope we can make fans' hearts beat just as fast while they're playing Hooked on You as when they play the original, but for a whole new set of reasons.”
So, for anyone who’s ever wanted to have a drink with The Wraith, take The Huntress out on a date, find out what really makes The Trapper tick, or have a heart-to-heart with The Spirit, Hooked on You is your ticket to those moments.
Download and play Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim™ today on Steam and unlock two exclusive items in Dead by Daylight: The one-of-a-kind Captured Heart charm, plus the Surf Survivor outfit for Jake Park – shark bite included.
Catch you on the beach,
The Dead by Daylight team
