Though it doesn’t get nearly as much recognition asFortnite,Dead by Daylighthas been one of the leading names when it comes to video game crossovers for the best part of a decade. Over the last nine years,Dead by Daylighthas collaborated with a variety of IP, ranging from groundbreaking horror franchises likeAlien,Halloween, andNightmare on Elm Street, to fellow video games likeTomb Raider,Castlevania, andAlan Wake.
While every fan has their own personal favorite, some ofDead by Daylight’s most undeniably impressive crossovers are its twoResident Evilchapters. Along with a Raccoon City Police Department map,Dead by Daylight’sResident Evilchaptersadded Albert Wesker and Nemesis as Killers, and Leon, Jill, Ada, and Rebecca Chambers as Survivors, all of whom came with unique Perks inspired by the source material. No collab has ever received more than two separate DLC chapters inDead by Daylight’s long history, but if one franchise was going to be the first, it should beResident Evil.
If a thirdDead by DaylightxResident Evilcrossover happened, it would likely follow the formula of its two predecessors. This means fans could probably expect to see one new Killer, two new Survivors, and potentially a new map all inspired by Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise.
As just mentioned,Dead by Daylight’s previousREcrossovers added Nemesis and Wesker to the game. Nemesis' presence inDbDwould likely rule out the appearance of any other similarly functioning Bio Organic Weapons, such as Mr. X or the original game’s Tyrant. Instead, a thirdDead by DaylightxResident Evilcollaborationmight want to tap into an era of the franchise it hasn’t explored at all yet:Resident Evil 7andVillage.
ThoughResident Evil 7andVillagearen’t perfect games, they have plenty of standout moments, many of which directly involve some now-iconic franchise bosses.Resident Evil 7’s Jack Bakerwould make for a greatDead by DaylightKiller, wielding a gigantic pair of garden shears and being able to regenerate and recover from Survivor items quickly.
Resident Evil Village’s Lady Dimitrescuwould also be a great choice for aDbDcrossover Killer, gaining a natural height advantage and earning a stat boost after consuming the blood of her prey. Mother Miranda would be another good pick, being able to shapeshift and fly around the Trial.
Leon Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Ada Wong, and Rebecca Chambers all have full spots onDead by Daylight’s Survivor roster already, and Chris Redfield, Carlos Oliveira, Claire Redfield, and Sheva Alomar all appear as alternate costumes. But there are still a ton of iconicResident Evilcharacters who could be added infutureDead by DaylightDLC.
If the hypothetical DLC focused onResident Evil 7orVillage, it would make a lot of sense for Ethan Winters to be added as a new Survivor, though developer Behaviour Interactive would have to find a creative way to obscure the character’s face, as isREtradition. For a more classicResident EvilSurvivor,DbDcould add fan-favorite character Barry Burton, alongside a perk that references his role as Alpha Team’s weapons supplier.
Dead by Daylighthas just oneResident Evil-inspired map thus far, and while it’s a great one, there are countless other series locations that would make great Trial arenas. The most obvious pick would be the originalResident Evil’s Spencer Mansion, complete with Cerberus jumpscares and all the labyrinthine hallways fans have committed to memory.
Dead by Daylight
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Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.
