The Slasher Is Here — Jason Voorhees Enters The Fog Tomorrow
After 10 years of community demands, countless forum threads, and a legal entanglement that kept Camp Blood's most famous son locked out of the game, Jason Voorhees — "The Slasher" — will finally arrive in Dead by Daylight on June 16, 2026, as CHAPTER 40.
His inclusion marks a watershed moment for Behaviour Interactive's flagship horror game. Jason joins Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Ghostface, and Leatherface to complete the "Mount Rushmore of Slashers" in one single roster.
The Kit: Omnipresent Evil
Jason's power, Omnipresent Evil, is designed to make him feel as oppressive and inescapable as he does on the silver screen. Below is a full breakdown of his ability set:
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Phase Walk | Completely vanish from the map and move at 181% speed (7.24 m/s), leaving behind a husk that attacks nearby Survivors |
| Footprint Tracking | While phased, Jason senses Survivors by the sound of their footsteps, leaving visible mist trails |
| Jump Scare | Re-appear with a devastating entrance — shatters breakable objects, reveals all Survivors within 16m via Killer Instinct, and grants 4.5% Haste for 25 seconds |
| Throwing Spikes | Acquire spikes from Hooks or Scrap Piles and hurl them at Survivors — can pin Survivors to walls, impale them (inflicting Broken), or set up a Mini-Mori |
| Hook Spike Kill | Down a final-hook-stage Survivor with a Spike and trigger a brutal Mini-Mori execution |
Movement Stats: 110% base speed (4.4 m/s) → 181% in Omnipresent Evil → 1.8 m/s while throwing spikes. The husk left behind during phase has a 1m attack radius. The Jump Scare targeting range is 16m on the X-Y axis and 12m on the Z axis, with a re-appearance time of 1.5 seconds.
Unique Perks
| Perk | Rarity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hex: Scared to Death | Very Rare | After hooking 3 Survivors, breaking a pallet during chase causes all Survivors within 13m to scream and suffer 11-13% Hindered for 3 seconds |
| Rampage | Very Rare | Gain 1 token (up to 13) per broken pallet/wall — each stun or blind grants 1% Haste per token for 13 seconds (20-30s cooldown) |
| Silent Shadow | Very Rare | After hooking a Survivor, gain Undetectable for 11-13 seconds. When Exit Gates are powered, Undetectable lasts the rest of the Trial |
Exclusive Cosmetics
Three never-before-seen Jason outfits launch alongside the chapter:
- Backwoods Terror — A brutal woodland encounter reimagining
- Death Forsaken — A macabre undead version of The Slasher
- Depths of Despair — Jason terrorizing victims from beneath the water's surface
The 10th Anniversary: A Weekend to Remember
Yesterday (June 14, 2026), Behaviour Interactive hosted its 10th Anniversary Party at The Grand Quay in Montreal's Old Port, bringing the community together for a day of developer panels, meet-and-greets, an "Art of Dead by Daylight" mini-expo, gaming kiosks, and the marquee Year 10 Anniversary Broadcast.
The Dead by Daylight Movie Is Alive
Blumhouse's Jason Blum revealed that a Dead by Daylight movie is officially in development, with Thordur Palsson (The Damned, The Valhalla Murders) attached as director. The screenplay by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick is complete. Filming is expected to begin in 2027.
The film will feature iconic in-game locations including The MacMillan Estate and Greenville.
Everything Announced at the Year 10 Broadcast
The Life Road Chapter — June 25
Just one week after Jason, Behaviour drops The Life Road, a Survivor-focused chapter introducing Shane Wiigwaas — the game's first Indigenous Survivor, voiced by Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs, Fallout). The character was developed in close collaboration with the Anishinaabe community.
The Black Banquet Event (June 25 — July 16)
The in-game anniversary event features Anniversary Cakes with stackable Bloodpoint multipliers, formal party-themed cosmetics for Killers and Survivors, a new Sunflesh Collection arriving via the Rift, and a full slate of event challenges, login rewards, and milestone tracking.
Terrifier Enters The Fog — November 2026
Theories confirmed: Art the Clown from Damien Leone's ultra-violent Terrifier franchise is joining DBD as a licensed Killer, completing the 2026 chapter lineup.
Musical Crossovers
| Band / Artist | Content | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Nine Kills | Full in-game Collection + new DBD-themed track | June 16 |
| Iron Maiden | Eddie Legendary outfit for The Huntress (50th anniversary) | TBA |
New Map: The Mall — December 2026
A new mall map is coming, born from community feedback where "mall" was the #1 requested map theme. Expect liminal horror vibes that blend the Backrooms aesthetic with Dead by Daylight lore expansion — including backstory for original characters like Dwight.
Massive Crossover Collections
| Franchise | Content | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Diablo 4 | Lilith as a Legendary outfit for The Artist | TBA |
| Scooby-Doo | Mystery Inc. cosmetics (onesie outfits teased) | TBA |
| The Walking Dead | Glenn (August) and Negan (2027) as Legendary outfits for Rick | Aug 2026 / 2027 |
| Silent Hill | Shimizu Hinako (Silent Hill f) for Cheryl + Nurse for The Spirit (2027) | June 2026 / 2027 |
Year 11 Roadmap Highlights
| Feature | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Chorus of Sin (Community Chapter) — New Killer + Survivor | August 25, 2026 |
| Terrifier Chapter — Art the Clown | November 2026 |
| Mall Map | December 2026 |
| 1v1 Game Mode | Early 2027 |
| Official Modding Support | 2027 |
| Visual Overhaul (models, animation, lighting, weather) | 2027 |
| The Casting of Frank Stone Chapter | March 2027 |
| Zombie Mode | Later (years away) |
| Dead by Daylight Movie | Filming begins 2027 |
Visual Overhaul Coming in 2027
Behaviour confirmed a massive graphics overhaul including:
- Character model reworks with realistic facial animations
- New voice lines for original characters
- Improved hair, lighting, shading, and textures
- Enhanced Fog and Mist effects
- Dynamic weather system — light rain, heavy rain, storms
Official Modding Support
For the first time ever, sandboxed modding tools will allow players to create and share custom maps, game modes, and more in 2027.
No Dead By Daylight 2
Behaviour took a moment during the broadcast to reconfirm there are no plans for Dead by Daylight 2. Instead, the team will continue investing in and evolving the original game for years to come.
The Road to Anniversary (May 26 — June 16)
The ongoing anniversary celebration includes special Event Quests with milestone rewards (50,000+ Bloodpoints awarded so far), limited-edition merch (available June 12 through July 31, no restock), a vinyl soundtrack and collector's items, with the PTB cycle already completed.
DBD by the Numbers — 10 Years In
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Killers | 43 (post-Jason) |
| Survivors | 51+ |
| Licensed Chapters | ~50% of annual content |
| In-Game Survey Respondents | 100,000+ per quarter |
| Anniversary | June 14, 2016 → June 14, 2026 |
| Physical Event | First-ever in Montreal's Old Port |
The Bottom Line
Behaviour Interactive is closing its first decade with a statement of intent: Jason Voorhees is the headliner, but the Year 10 Broadcast proved the team has no intention of slowing down. From Art the Clown to Diablo to Scooby-Doo, from a feature film to official modding tools, from a visual overhaul to dynamic weather — Year 11 is shaping up to be bigger than Year 10.
Mark your calendars:
- June 16 — Jason Voorhees joins The Fog
- June 25 — The Life Road chapter (Survivor Shane Wiigwaas) + The Black Banquet event begins
- August 25 — Chorus of Sin community chapter
- November 2026 — Terrifier / Art the Clown
- December 2026 — Mall map
- Early 2027 — 1v1 mode
- 2027 — Visual overhaul + modding tools + Frank Stone chapter + DBD movie production
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