Dead by Daylight and Stranger Things collaborate for the first time in six years!
The collaboration chapter "Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2" releases on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and the PTB started on Steam as of Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Release Confirmed for the Long-Awaited Collaboration Realized After Six Years, "Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2"!
The asymmetrical multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight collaborates with Stranger Things for the first time in six years!
The collaboration chapter, "Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2", is scheduled for release on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The PTB (Public Test Build) started on Steam on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
The first collaboration with Stranger Things that appeared in 2019, Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things, became one of the most talked-about collaborations.
Approximately six years since then, Stranger Things returns to the world of Dead by Daylight!
Vecna Appears as the New Killer: The First!
In this chapter, the ultimate villain of the Stranger Things series, Vecna, appears as the new Killer: The First.
He twists the world around him and manipulates his surroundings by manifesting them into the Fog from the Upside Down to use as weapons.
When Vecna disappears into the ground, eerie vines strike out at unsuspecting Survivors, and when he reappears, he hunts down all Survivors in his path by placing a curse on them.
The First's Power
Dead by Daylight Official WebsiteCreel can bend the world around him, manifesting the physical presence of the Upside Down and using it offensively. Entrap lesser beings in a mass of vines, drawing them deeper into your cursed web.
His control over the Upside Down also grants him terrifying mobility, along with the ability to emerge from the ground and strike all within his path. Those affected by the Upside Down’s touch are subjected to his curse, becoming far more vulnerable to his Power.
Those afflicted by his curse will find themselves questioning the nature of reality. Is that grandfather clock truly there, and why does its presence bring such misfortune? It is during these fateful moments that Vecna is at his most dangerous, trading a touch of speed for the ability to inflict direct damage.
Two Individuals Who Know Everything About Vecna Join the Fight as Survivors
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Eleven and Dustin Henderson, who know more about Vecna than anyone else, newly join the fray, taking on the fight in the Entity's Realm alongside Steve and Nancy with their own distinct skills, traits, and playstyles.
After the release of the latest chapter, it will be possible to confront Vecna by forming a Survivor team consisting only of Stranger Things characters within the Fog.
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Additionally, the legendary skin for Jonathan Byers who appeared in the previous collaboration chapter, the Eddie Munson legendary skin for Dustin, and the Robin Buckley legendary skin for Nancy have been added, and they are designed to greatly expand the breadth of combat.
These outfits, which include original voice lines, can be unlocked in the in-game store.
Please see the Dead by Daylight Official Website for details on this collaboration.
Comment From Dave Richard, Senior Creative Director of Dead by Daylight
I still remember feeling that it was a major milestone when Stranger Things first appeared in Dead by Daylight.
It is truly special for us that this series has returned to the Fog and evolved even further.
This second collaboration not only celebrates the work but also further deepens the connection between two worlds that love nostalgia, mystery, and horror.
The series itself has reached its finale, but we are very happy that these characters can continue their adventures in Dead by Daylight like this.
(Translated from Japanese)
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