After nearly a decade of anticipation, Dead by Daylight is finally introducing Five Nights at Freddy’s to its roster of horror icons. The announcement came during Dead by Daylight’s PAX East showcase, revealing that Freddy Fazbear and his eerie animatronic crew will invade the asymmetrical horror game as part of its ninth-anniversary chapter this June.
Adding to the excitement, actor Matthew Lillard—who famously portrayed William Afton in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie—has returned to voice and lend his likeness to Dead by Daylight’s newest Killer: Springtrap. This sinister animatronic rabbit, also known as Spring Bonnie, will be available as a Legendary Outfit when the Five Nights at Freddy’s collection launches.
Explore Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza in Dead by Daylight
Behaviour Interactive has described Five Nights at Freddy’s as the most requested franchise in Dead by Daylight history, and the upcoming content drop aims to deliver. Alongside Springtrap, players will get to explore a brand-new map set in Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, packed with hidden Easter eggs and spine-chilling surprises. More details, including a confirmed release date, will be revealed soon.
The Witcher and Other Surprising Crossovers Revealed
The Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover isn’t the only major collaboration coming to Dead by Daylight. CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher series is also making its way into the horror title, with a special collection arriving on June 3. The set includes Legendary and Very Rare outfits inspired by Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer, Ciri, Triss, and Eredin.
Fans of The Witcher will appreciate that Geralt’s outfit comes with exclusive lobby animations and new voice lines recorded by Doug Cockle, the original voice actor. Additionally, Dragula’s Boulet Brothers will bring their monstrous flair to Dead by Daylight in July with unique outfits for The Huntress and The Artist.
Upcoming Game Improvements and a Fan-Made Chapter
Behaviour Interactive also shared plans for significant quality-of-life updates throughout 2025. June will introduce a revamped Archives system and adjusted Gamma Settings, with future patches improving Custom Match spectators, map balancing, MMR adjustments, and more.
In an exciting twist, Creative Director Dave Richard teased a first for Dead by Daylight—a fully fan-created Chapter. Players will have the chance to vote on every aspect of a new Killer and Survivor, shaping their design, backstory, and abilities. This community-driven project is slated for a 2026 release.
Since its 2016 launch, Dead by Daylight has expanded with crossovers from franchises like Dungeons & Dragons, Resident Evil, and Tokyo Ghoul. With Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Witcher now joining the fray, the game continues to solidify its place as a hub for horror and pop culture collaborations.