Dead by Daylight has firmly established itself within the modern landscape of the horror genre, having honed its craft over the years since its original release in 2016. The title rose to prominence thanks to its unique gameplay premise of horror PvP, offering both survival and slasher elements depending on what role players choose to explore. In its post-launch life, the game has also found a lot of success in collaborating with other horror franchises to introduce iconic killers and survivors to the title's playable characters.
This post-launch content approach has seen Dead by Daylight continually gain new fans over the years from other franchises who are excited at the prospect of embodying their favorite horror characters in-game. Despite this consistent past success, the near future may see Dead by Daylight's popularity explode to levels that have never been seen before, with two key projects relating to the IP being likely to introduce huge amounts of potential players to the release.
The Dead by Daylight franchise recently showed its continued long-term ambition with the reveal of The Casting of Frank Stone, an upcoming title that is being developed by Supermassive Games. The Casting of Frank Stone is being published by DbD publisher 505 Games, and is a single-player interactive horror game set in the same universe as Dead by Daylight.
Supermassive Games has well-established itself within the horror space of the video game industry, having previously developed titles like Until Dawn and The Quarry, and Frank Stone will adopt the same dramatized branching narratives as these past projects. The Casting of Frank Stone is expected to release on September 3, and the game will likely have many references and future content tie-ins with Dead by Daylight itself, which will probably introduce a new crowd of players to the longstanding multiplayer horror experience.
It seems very obvious that Frank Stone may appear as a killer in a future Dead by Daylight update, with the main characters of the upcoming game also being perfect candidates for new DbD survivors. This formula has already proven to be an invaluable source of post-launch content for Dead by Daylight, with new killers and survivors having unique abilities related to the characters in question, and one upcoming crossover for DbD is already drawing huge amounts of attention.
It was recently announced that Dead by Daylight will get a crossover with the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, with this being a merge of two of the most influential modern horror IPs in the gaming industry. This collaboration is currently slated to launch in the summer of 2025, meaning that fans still have a long wait for this particular batch of content, but excitement around the upcoming event is already extremely high.
The Casting of Frank Stone is likely to bring new waves of potential players over to Dead by Daylight well into 2025, perfectly setting up the FNAF crossover to fully capitalize on this newfound playerbase. The Five Nights at Freddy's franchise is already massively popular in its own right, and the franchise's second film is set to release towards the end of 2025, making its crossover content and the release of The Casting of Frank Stone two potentially massive upcoming projects that could boost Dead by Daylight to record heights.
The Casting of Frank Stone’s New Features
Supermassive Games has revealed a number of new features for The Casting of Frank Stone. These new features offer players more replayability and choice, while also tapping into the power of streaming with Twitch integration.
Cutting Room Floor
The Cutting Room Floor, a feature that’s already being compared to The Quarry’s Death Rewind feature, allows players to go back and make different choices at key story points. The feature is unlocked after the completion of the main story, allowing players to explore different paths they might have missed or see how different choices would have affected the outcome of the game.
This is a great feature for players who want to explore every nook and cranny of the game, and it’s sure to add hours of replay value to the game.
Twitch Integration
Twitch Integration will allow viewers to vote on decisions during the stream, adding a whole new level of interactivity to the game. The streamer will have a limited number of vetoes, allowing them to override the viewers' choices if they want to.
This feature is sure to be a hit with streamers, and it will likely lead to some very interesting and unpredictable playthroughs.
Plunderer’s Instinct
The game also includes a feature called Plunderer’s Instinct, which highlights the aura of missed Trinket Chests. This feature is unlocked after the completion of the main story, giving players the ability to quickly and easily find any Trinket Chests they might have missed.
8MM Camera
The 8MM Camera feature is a classic horror movie trope, and it’s been implemented perfectly in The Casting of Frank Stone. When players find themselves stalked by an invisible presence, they can use the 8MM camera lens to observe their supernatural pursuer. This feature is sure to add a whole new level of tension and suspense to the game.
Couch Co-op
The Casting of Frank Stone will also feature Couch Co-op, allowing up to four players to play through the game together. Players will pass the controller back and forth as the character perspective changes throughout the game. This feature is sure to be a hit with friends who want to experience the game together.
Conclusion: A More Engaging and Interactive Horror Experience
The Casting of Frank Stone is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of interactive horror games. The game has a great story, interesting characters, and a ton of replay value. The new features that Supermassive Games has revealed are sure to make the game even more engaging and interactive, and they are likely to appeal to both hardcore and casual players alike. The Casting of Frank Stone is set to release on September 3, and it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
