Jason Voorhees Finally Slashing Into Dead by Daylight This June
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Jason Voorhees is officially joining Dead by Daylight on June 16, completing the game's lineup of legendary horror icons after years of licensing hurdles.
The ultimate horror crossover is finally happening. During a massive 10-year anniversary stream, developer Behaviour Interactive announced that Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise is officially joining the Dead by Daylight roster on June 16. For a community that has spent years requesting the hockey-masked icon, this addition feels like a long-overdue homecoming. It marks a major milestone for the asymmetrical multiplayer giant and solidifies its status as the definitive digital museum of modern horror cinema.
Getting Jason into the game was no small feat. Fans will remember the legal battles that stalled the franchise for years, ultimately leading to the shutdown and delisting of 2017's standalone Friday the 13th: The Game. However, the launch of the Jason Universe project has cleared the path for the character to return across media, leading to recent crossover appearances in titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty. Now, Jason is stepping into the fog where he arguably belongs alongside other legendary killers.
With Jason's arrival, Behaviour Interactive has practically completed the horror hall of fame. He joins a roster that already features icons like Michael Myers, Chucky, Freddy Krueger, and Ghostface. As Dead by Daylight celebrates a decade of multiplayer survival horror, this addition is expected to draw a massive spike in concurrent players and dominate Twitch creator broadcasts when the update drops next month. As reported by Polygon, you can read the original details here
Tags: Dead by Daylight, Friday the 13th, Jason Voorhees, Gaming News, Behaviour Interactive
Original article: Polygon