From Press Release:
Montréal, Canada – January 6, 2025 – As one adventure ends, a new nightmare begins. Following the epic conclusion of one of the most watched series of the past decade, the heroes and villains of Stranger Things continue to find new life – and death – within The Entity’s Realm. Available now via the Steam Public Test Build and officially launching on January 27, Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 expands The Fog’s roster of Hawkins characters with the arrivals of Eleven, Dustin Henderson, and Vecna himself, also known as The First.
Hawkins Forever
Debuting in 2019, Dead by Daylight’s Stranger Things Chapter quickly became one of the most celebrated collaborations in the game’s history. Fans of both franchises were drawn into The Fog as Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington fought to escape The Demogorgon within The Entity’s chilling recreation of the Hawkins National Laboratory. Six years later – and hot on the heels of the electrifying finale of Netflix’s flagship series – the world of Stranger Things returns to Dead by Daylight, transforming one of the game’s most successful releases into one of its most anticipated follow-ups. The connection between the Upside Down and The Entity’s Realm has never been stronger.
Party On
With no shortage of compelling, fan-favorite characters to draw from, Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 welcomes three new additions to the Trials, led by the show’s ultimate villain – Vecna, The First – whose dark powers are guaranteed to keep Survivors on their heels. The First can bend the world around him, manifesting and weaponizing the physical presence of the Upside Down within The Fog. Sinister vines lash out at the unsuspecting as Vecna disappears beneath the ground, reemerging to curse any within his path. The haunting chime of grandfather clocks scattered across the Map may be the Survivors’ only salvation…
On the Survivor side, the iconic Jane “Eleven” Hopper and Dustin Henderson join the fight alongside Steve and Nancy. Each character brings a different set of skills, resources, and approaches to The Fog – not to mention a unique familiarity with Chapter’s Killer. The four Survivors can also count on some much-needed backup thanks to Legendary Outfits of Jonathan Byers from the original Stranger Things Chapter, and newcomers Eddie Munson (Legendary for Dustin) and Robin Buckley (Legendary for Nancy).
“When Stranger Things first joined Dead by Daylight, it felt like a milestone,” shares Dead by Daylight Creative Director, Dave Richard. “Seeing the franchise return – and evolve – is something special for us. This new Chapter doesn’t just celebrate the show, it deepens the connection between two worlds that share a love for nostalgia, mystery, and horror. The show may have wrapped, but we’re excited to give these characters the chance to continue their adventure in our game.”
Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 is currently available as part of the Steam public test build. It releases officially on January 27th.
About Dead by Daylight™
Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is horror gaming’s premiere asymmetrical multiplayer experience. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil, four determined Survivors must face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror that boasts up to 2 million daily players, and over 60 million worldwide across PC and console. Since its release in 2016, Dead by Daylight had continued to expand its roster of characters to include countless iconic horror properties from film, television, gaming, and beyond. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.
About Behaviour™ Interactive
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian video game studio. Behaviour’s flagship original franchise, Dead by Daylight, has terrified more than 60 million players since its launch in 2016. Over more than thirty years, the company has also established a reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded external development partners, working alongside gaming industry leaders such as Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Warner Bros. Behaviour’s more than 1,100 employees are located across its headquarters in Montreal and offices in Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company’s award-winning culture has been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz (Best Places to Work in Canada) and Deloitte (Canada’s Best Managed Companies), among others. For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.
About Stranger Things
A love letter to the ‘80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is a thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana. After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events. Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world — forever.
Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7M views globally. Rooted in ‘80s nostalgia, it boosted Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. The highly anticipated fifth and final season releases in three volumes at 5PM PT: four episodes on November 26, three episodes on Christmas and the finale on New Year’s Eve. The beloved franchise offers fans various ways to engage with the cultural phenomenon year-round, including: the Olivier and Tony-award winning stage play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow; a collection of books takes fans deeper into the story; the touring Stranger Things: The Experience which recently expanded to Brazil and Australia; Stranger Things: Escape the Dark; a brand new immersive experience set to open at Netflix House later this year; Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, an animated series that will take fans back to Hawkins; fans celebrate November 6 — the day Will Byers went missing — as ‘Stranger Things Day;’ and they can follow @StrangerThings.Things for fun ways to bring the world into their everyday lives.
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