Now is the Perfect Time for a Cult Horror Crossover in Dead by Daylight (2024)

One cult horror franchise may have the perfect opportunity to be the next to cross over into Dead by Daylight. With its collection of licensed characters, Dead by Daylight can be considered a Super Smash Bros. equivalent for the horror genre. Even with how many IPs are already featured in the game, there is still room for more. In particular, one franchise that has yet to join the game has a good argument for being the next in line. In fact, it may be its best opportunity yet for a crossover with Dead by Daylight.

The many crossovers of Dead by Daylight have been incredibly important to the game. They have the obvious advantage of drawing more attention, especially from fans of the IPs in question. Not to mention, every new Killer added to the game offers a brand new playstyle, while Survivors and Killers alike grant new perks to potentially change the meta. Dead by Daylight itself is a solid game in terms of its mechanics and design. After all, it wouldn't be able to attract such high-profile crossovers otherwise. At the same time, incorporating these crossovers has undoubtedly been one of the best moves that the developers have made.

Dead Rising Has More Reason Than Ever to Cross Over Into Dead by Daylight

Dead Rising's Remaster is Bringing the Series Back to Relevance

For fans, the reveal of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster was a pleasant surprise. After Dead Rising 4's release in 2016, the series' momentum came to a halt, with no new games releasing for the next eight years. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a chance to not only bring back the fans, but put the first game back into the spotlight. If the game is a success, it could revive the franchise, or at least lead to remasters of the other games. Dead Rising's return in September also makes it a prime candidate for a timely Dead by Daylight crossover.

Dead Rising Could Give Dead by Daylight Plenty of Content

Dead Rising's Frank West would be a perfect candidate to join Alan Wake and Lara Croft in Dead by Daylight as yet another video game representative. He's the recognizable face of the franchise, making him a natural choice. In addition, the series has at least two locations with incredible potential as maps in Willamette Mall and Fortune City. As for a killer, Adam MacIntyre is probably the most recognizable boss from the series. However, since Dead by Daylight already has a clown, the developers might instead choose primary antagonists like Brock Mason or TK. Dead Rising can certainly provide quality content for Dead by Daylight.

Capcom and Behaviour Previously Collaborated For the Resident Evil Crossovers

There are other reasons why a Dead Rising collaboration would make sense as well. Dead by Daylight crossed over with Resident Evil twice, in addition to adding extra cosmetics. Not only is Resident Evil another Capcom IP, but it's a far bigger franchise than Dead Rising. Since Capcom has already allowed Resident Evil to be the star of two different chapters, it's clearly open to working with Behaviour. With Dead Rising set for a potential comeback, it could follow in those footsteps. It's not definitive proof, but it's a decent argument for a Dead Rising chapter in the future.

Dead Rising's comeback could be more spectacular if it's paired with a Dead by Daylight chapter. As a perfect example of Dead by Daylight crossovers that haven't happened yet, Dead Rising feels like it could be a shoo-in for a chapter of its own. It has solid survivor, map, and killer options, and the timing window would be perfect if it came out in or near September to coincide with the release of the remaster. There may be no better time for a Dead Rising crossover in Dead by Daylight.

Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game in which one player takes on the role of a Killer and the others play as "Survivors." The Killer must hunt the Survivors, while the Survivors must escape.

System

Google , Mobile , Nintendo , PC , PlayStation , Xbox

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Stadia , Switch , Mobile

Released

June 14, 2016

Developer(s)

Behaviour Interactive

Publisher(s)

Behaviour Interactive

Genre(s)

Horror , Survival

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

How Long To Beat

N/A

X|S Enhanced

Yes

File Size Xbox Series

63 GB (November 2023)

Platforms That Support Crossplay

PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One &Xbox Series X|S

Number of Players

5

PS Plus Availability

Extra & Premium

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