Dead by Daylight’s Iconic Roster Expands with the Addition of AMC’s The Walking Dead

Montréal, July 29^th, 2025 – Dead by Daylight’s banner year rolls on as the hit horror multiplayer game welcomes yet another game-changing franchise with AMC’s The Walking Dead. From intense character-driven narratives, to unrivalled world-building, to a knack for indelible cultural moments, The Walking Dead has been a staple of the horror landscape for the past 15 years. Now, Rick, Michonne, and Daryl (via Legendary Outfit) will step into The Fog to test their resolve in unimaginable new ways with Dead by Daylight: The Walking Dead, available now. 

For both fans of the series and gamers alike, the inclusion of Rick, Michonne, and Daryl is about more than simply leaning in for the chance to play as these beloved characters. It’s about continuing their journeys in one of horror’s most brutal shared universes – one that celebrates their brand of survival and tension, while placing them alongside other timeless icons of the genre. ​ 

“Getting the chance to welcome these incredible characters that we all love into the Dead by Daylight universe is a huge thrill for us,” shared Dave Richard, Senior Creative Director on Dead by Daylight. “It’s rare that Survivors enter our game with an existing connection that runs this deep. Not only are they the perfect duo to take on The Entity’s Realm based on their skills and experiences, but they’ve also got this very unique relationship for two Dead by Daylight Survivors which we’re excited to represent.” 

“The Walking Dead has given fans some of the most iconic survivors in all of horror,” said Clayton Neuman, VP of Games & Franchise at AMC. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Behaviour Interactive to put their survival skills to the test in The Fog. And I can state with confidence that the Entity is about to find out, it’s messing with the wrong people.” 

Despite closing in on its 10-year anniversary, Dead by Daylight is arguably having one of its biggest years to date thanks to an outstanding run of franchises joining the game in 2025. After making a splash in Japan with the extremely popular Tokyo Ghoul Chapter, Dead by Daylight released its most requested, and best performing Chapter ever with Five Nights at Freddy’s. Now, the inclusion of The Walking Dead adds even more legendary characters to the game’s shared universe where Killers and Survivors from every corner of the horrorsphere collide. ​ 

Dead by Daylight: The Walking Dead is available now on all supported platforms. ​ ​ ​ 

About Dead by Daylight™ ​ ​  ​ ​ ​ 

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is horror gaming’s premiere asymmetrical multiplayer experience. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil, four determined Survivors must face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror that boasts up to 2 million daily players, and over 60 million worldwide across PC and console. Since its release in 2016, Dead by Daylight had continued to expand its roster of characters to include countless iconic horror properties from film, television, gaming, and beyond. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com. ​ ​ ​ ​ 

About Behaviour™ Interactive  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 

Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian video game studio. Behaviour’s flagship original franchise, Dead by Daylight, has terrified more than 60 million players since its launch in 2016. Over more than thirty years, the company has also established a reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded external development partners, working alongside gaming industry leaders such as Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Warner Bros. Behaviour’s more than 1,100 employees are located across its headquarters in Montreal and offices in Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company’s award-winning culture has been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz (Best Places to Work in Canada) and Deloitte (Canada’s Best Managed Companies), among others. For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.

About AMC Networks ​ 

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business. ​ 

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For media inquiries and game review codes: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 

Aude Laliberté ​ ​ ​ 

Senior PR Manager, Behaviour Interactive ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 

Aulaliberte@bhvr.com ​ ​ ​