Iconic Horror Figure 'Jason' Finally Arrives for 'Dead by Daylight' 10th Anniversary!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Dead by Daylight', Behaviour Interactive will release a new chapter, 'Dead by Daylight: Jason', on June 17, 2026. Partnering with Jason Universe, the horror icon 'Jason Voorhees' joins as a new Killer, with a Steam PTB starting on May 27.
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Behaviour Interactive Inc., Canada's largest game developer and publisher, has announced that a new chapter, "Dead by Daylight: Jason," will be released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for the asymmetrical multiplayer horror game "Dead by Daylight." Ahead of the release, a PTB (Public Test Build) will begin on Steam at midnight on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
In this chapter, through a collaboration with Jason Universe, the iconic horror figure and ruthless hockey-masked killer "Jason Voorhees"—whom fans have long awaited—will finally emerge in the Fog of "Dead by Daylight."
Symbolizing Jason's 45-year history, his brutal playstyle features stealth to "approach silently and launch surprise attacks," providing a bone-chilling experience. Players will be able to fully experience the overwhelming power and terror unique to Jason.
A Collaboration with the Great Horror Icon Realized for the 10th Anniversary
Fitting for the milestone of "Dead by Daylight," which has brought together various horror characters in the "Fog" over the past decade, the infamous Jason is arriving. From the moment the machete-wielding, crazed killer steps into the Fog, his overwhelming presence instills terror in all survivors on the map. Fearing that Jason might be lurking in unexpected places, survivors will hesitate in their judgments and doubt their own decisions, creating an enduring atmosphere of sheer terror.
Since "Dead by Daylight" was released in 2016, there have been numerous requests for Jason to join the game. The development team has also continuously desired a collaboration with Jason, and now, this incredible crossover has finally come to fruition.
Regarding this chapter, Dave Richard, Senior Creative Director of "Dead by Daylight," stated the following:
"A chapter celebrating our 10th anniversary had to be truly special. When we saw the possibility of this collaboration, we were convinced that the 10th anniversary was the perfect timing. We have many passionate horror fans in our community, so welcoming Jason into the Fog is exactly the kind of 10th-anniversary celebration we envisioned. We are thrilled to partner with the amazing team at Jason Universe to deliver a chapter featuring Jason, an iconic slasher in the horror world, at such a crucial moment for 'Dead by Daylight'."
Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc., which expands Jason Universe, commented on the collaboration:
"Our fans have also wanted Jason to appear in the Fog ever since 'Dead by Daylight' was released. We are happy that we could make the special 10th anniversary even more meaningful. We can't wait for everyone to experience the new gameplay that only Jason can deliver. 'Dead by Daylight' has always featured nightmarish horror stories, and we hope players will fully enjoy the thrilling new chapter unfolding with Jason's arrival."
Special Abilities Unique to Jason
Jason's special ability as a Killer in this release includes two elements.
The first is "Omnipresent Evil," an ability embodying Jason's stealth that allows him to appear in unexpected places and ambush survivors. Upon activating "Omnipresent Evil," Jason disappears from the map and gains increased movement speed. This allows him to traverse the map swiftly without giving survivors any clues to his whereabouts. While invisible, he can predict survivors' movements through scratch marks and track them more efficiently.
From his invisible state, Jason can reappear by targeting obstacles such as pallets, window vaults, and breakable walls. Bursting forth while destroying an obstacle, he delivers a massive shock to the survivors,
In this chapter, through a collaboration with Jason Universe, the iconic horror figure and ruthless hockey-masked killer "Jason Voorhees"—whom fans have long awaited—will finally emerge in the Fog of "Dead by Daylight."
Symbolizing Jason's 45-year history, his brutal playstyle features stealth to "approach silently and launch surprise attacks," providing a bone-chilling experience. Players will be able to fully experience the overwhelming power and terror unique to Jason.
A Collaboration with the Great Horror Icon Realized for the 10th Anniversary
Fitting for the milestone of "Dead by Daylight," which has brought together various horror characters in the "Fog" over the past decade, the infamous Jason is arriving. From the moment the machete-wielding, crazed killer steps into the Fog, his overwhelming presence instills terror in all survivors on the map. Fearing that Jason might be lurking in unexpected places, survivors will hesitate in their judgments and doubt their own decisions, creating an enduring atmosphere of sheer terror.
Since "Dead by Daylight" was released in 2016, there have been numerous requests for Jason to join the game. The development team has also continuously desired a collaboration with Jason, and now, this incredible crossover has finally come to fruition.
Regarding this chapter, Dave Richard, Senior Creative Director of "Dead by Daylight," stated the following:
"A chapter celebrating our 10th anniversary had to be truly special. When we saw the possibility of this collaboration, we were convinced that the 10th anniversary was the perfect timing. We have many passionate horror fans in our community, so welcoming Jason into the Fog is exactly the kind of 10th-anniversary celebration we envisioned. We are thrilled to partner with the amazing team at Jason Universe to deliver a chapter featuring Jason, an iconic slasher in the horror world, at such a crucial moment for 'Dead by Daylight'."
Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc., which expands Jason Universe, commented on the collaboration:
"Our fans have also wanted Jason to appear in the Fog ever since 'Dead by Daylight' was released. We are happy that we could make the special 10th anniversary even more meaningful. We can't wait for everyone to experience the new gameplay that only Jason can deliver. 'Dead by Daylight' has always featured nightmarish horror stories, and we hope players will fully enjoy the thrilling new chapter unfolding with Jason's arrival."
Special Abilities Unique to Jason
Jason's special ability as a Killer in this release includes two elements.
The first is "Omnipresent Evil," an ability embodying Jason's stealth that allows him to appear in unexpected places and ambush survivors. Upon activating "Omnipresent Evil," Jason disappears from the map and gains increased movement speed. This allows him to traverse the map swiftly without giving survivors any clues to his whereabouts. While invisible, he can predict survivors' movements through scratch marks and track them more efficiently.
From his invisible state, Jason can reappear by targeting obstacles such as pallets, window vaults, and breakable walls. Bursting forth while destroying an obstacle, he delivers a massive shock to the survivors,
FAQ
『Dead by Daylight』にジェイソンが追加されるのはいつですか？
2026年6月17日（水）に新チャプター「Dead by Daylight: Jason」としてリリースされる予定です。また、先行して5月27日からSteamでPTB（パブリックテストビルド）が開始されます。
ジェイソンの追加はどのような経緯で実現しましたか？
2016年のゲームリリース当初からファンや開発チームの間で参戦が望まれており、Jason Universeとのコラボレーションを通じて、ゲームの10周年という特別な節目に合わせて実現しました。
キラーとしてのジェイソンの特殊能力は何ですか？
「神出鬼没の悪（Omnipresent Evil）」という能力があり、マップ上から姿を消して高速移動することができます。透明化中は足跡から生存者を追跡でき、障害物を破壊しながら突如再出現して不意打ちを仕掛けることが可能です。
今回のコラボレーション相手の企業はどこですか？
Jason Universeを展開するHorror, Inc.です。
『Dead by Daylight』の開発会社はどこですか？
カナダ最大手のゲーム開発・販売会社であるBehaviour Interactive Inc.です。