Dead by Daylight Developers Have Eyes Set on a Soulslike Spinoff
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
In a recent interview with IGN South Africa, Dead by Daylight developers discussed their future ambitions, including a dream soulslike spinoff inspired by Elden Ring as part of a long-term strategy to expand the franchise across new genres and media.
Dead by Daylight has spent the last decade building a reputation for endless cross-media crossovers and ambitious side projects. According to a recent interview with IGN South Africa conducted at the Game Developers Conference, creative director Dave Richard and head of partnerships Mathieu Cote are far from finished expanding the horror universe. Having already ventured into dating sims, choice-based narrative games, board games, comics, and an upcoming feature film with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the team is openly dreaming about new genres to conquer.
When asked about their ultimate spinoff goals, Richard revealed a particularly ambitious vision. He wants to see a soulslike game set within the Dead by Daylight universe, comparing the concept directly to Elden Ring. Bringing the lore and oppressive atmosphere of the Entity into a challenging action role-playing framework would mark a massive shift for a studio primarily known for asymmetrical multiplayer. Cote also expressed excitement for the studio's broader multi-media expansion, emphasizing how rewarding it is to watch creators from other mediums put their own spin on the franchise.
Behaviour Interactive is clearly planning for the long haul, with internal goals stretching out for another two decades. For a community that treats the game as a permanent social hub and a revolving door of pop culture icons, these franchise expansions matter. Whether players are grinding out the latest battle pass, tuning in to creator streams of new chapter drops, or watching the lore evolve across different media formats, Deadby Daylight continues to cement its status as a foundational pillar of modern gaming culture.
Tags: Dead by Daylight, Gaming News, Behaviour Interactive, Soulslike, Spinoffs
Original article: IGN South Africa