Dead by Daylight Update Introduces New Characters

The Doomed Course chapter for Dead by Daylight is now live and ready for players to dive into, retailing at $7.99. This update adds fresh elements to the game, notably including The Houndmaster, the game’s first Killer that comes with an AI sidekick. Alongside this, players will meet a new Survivor, Taurie Cain, whose skills revolve around the theme of sacrifice.

Dead by Daylight, developed by Behaviour Interactive, has been captivating the gaming community since its launch in 2016. Remarkably, the game hit the milestone of over 60 million players worldwide by the end of 2023, with a consistent base of millions playing each month. Like any successful, ongoing live-service game, Dead by Daylight’s enduring appeal lies largely in its steady stream of fresh content, typically rolled out every three months.

Most recently, the excitement continues with the introduction of the Doomed Course chapter on November 28, perfectly timed around Thanksgiving. The update unveils The Houndmaster, who goes by the name Portia Maye, and Taurie Cain as the latest Survivor. Portia, staying true to her title, commands a menacing dog acting as her AI-controlled partner. This hound assists her by tracking and pinning down Survivors, adding a dynamic layer to the gameplay.

Commanding the hound is pretty straightforward. Its abilities let it veer through chases or search for Survivors within an expanding radius. Following the hound grants The Houndmaster a speed boost, making her an intriguing new force among the Killers in the game, adding novel mechanics to alter the familiar chase-and-escape dynamics.

Now let’s shift to Taurie Cain, announced by Behaviour Interactive as the “morally darkest Survivor” they’ve introduced to date. Her narrative spins around a dark backdrop involving a failed association with a sinister group known as the Black Talon, having refused to end an innocent life. Her skillset comprises three perks: Shoulder The Burden, Clean Break, and Invocation: Treacherous Crows. Each is centered around sacrificial elements, allowing her to aid others while taking on debuffs like injury and broken status.

The Doomed Course chapter, priced at $7.99, also includes some exclusive gear like the Titanium Skull for Killers and a unique Gold Tier cosmetic for Survivors. With Behaviour Interactive’s consistent pace, fans can anticipate the next chapter of Dead by Daylight sometime in late February or early March 2025.

Set in the heart of horror, Dead by Daylight lets players step into the shoes of either terrifying Killers or cunning Survivors. The gameplay immerses you in a 1v4 multiplayer chase with a deep character progression system to tailor your experience. Whether you prefer working cooperatively to escape or relishing the thrill of hunting down others, Dead by Daylight offers something for every horror enthusiast.

Currently, the base edition of the game presents a variety of Killers like The Trapper and The Huntress, alongside a diverse group of Survivors, each with customizable capabilities to match your gameplay style. Since its debut on June 14, 2016, the game continues to evolve, supported on multiple platforms with cross-play capabilities and frequent updates to enhance its gripping play.