Montréal, Canada – May 26, 2026- After years of speculation and demand, Dead by Daylight, in partnership with Jason Universe, is officially welcoming Jason Voorhees into The Fog. One of the most iconic horror villains of all time, Jason’s gameplay delivers a bone-chilling blend of stealth, scares and brutality for players looking to embody the same relentless presence and power that have defined the character’s 45-year legacy. Available on May 26 as part of the Steam public test build, and officially releasing on June 16, Dead by Daylight: Jason is here at last.
Watch the trailer here:
The Slasher
For a game that prides itself on uniting every corner of the horror landscape under a single foggy sky, there may be no better way to ring in 10 years of Dead by Daylight than Jason’s arrival. From the moment the unstoppable machete-wielding maniac enters a Trial, his imposing presence can be felt across every inch of the map forcing Survivors to second guess their decisions as Jason may be lurking where he’s least expected. Since the game’s debut in 2016, players never stopped asking for him, and the team never gave up on making his inclusion a reality.
“There was never a question that our 10th Anniversary Chapter couldn’t just be big – it needed to be something really special,” shares Sr. Creative Director, Dave Richard. “When we started to see a path to finally making this partnership a reality for our 10th, we knew then the perfect Jason moment had come. We’re just thrilled the stars aligned and we were able to work with the great folks at Jason Universe to deliver this for our players on such a major milestone for Dead by Daylight.”
“Our fans have wanted Jason to enter The Fog since Dead by Daylight launched,” says Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President at Horror, Inc. “We’re thrilled to help make the game’s 10th anniversary celebration even more special for fans, and can’t wait for players to experience the killer new skins and gameplay that only Jason can deliver. Dead by Daylight has always been about nightmare horror stories, and Jason adds a new chapter we hope players will enjoy.”
Omnipresent Evil
Jason’s Power is split into two distinct components, the first being Omnipresent Evil—a stealth-based ability that encapsulates the Killer’s knack for popping up in unexpected places to catch his victims off guard.
Activating Omnipresent Evil causes Jason to vanish from the Map entirely, allowing him to move at increased speed while giving Survivors zero clues as to his whereabouts. While invisible, Jason can track his prey through faint visual cues like footsteps, predicting their movements and positioning himself perfectly for maximum effect.
To reappear, Jason targets key environmental points such as Pallets, Vault points, and breakable walls—bursting back into action with explosive force. For added effect, these sudden appearances can destroy breakable obstacles around him and trigger screams from nearby prey. Survivors will have to contend with the tension that comes from suddenly losing track of Jason (he was right behind me…) and knowing a vicious attack could be waiting just around the bend.
Improvised Carnage
The second half of Jason’s Power taps into his signature creativity when it comes to kills utilizing the items available in his environment. Scattered throughout the Map are containers filled with makeshift projectiles—fragments of Lockers, broken Generator parts, shattered Pallets, even Hooks.
Jason can pick up and throw these items with devastating force, turning familiar elements of The Entity’s Realm into deadly weapons. Unlike other ranged Killers, each projectile must be gathered individually and will only be replenished the next time Jason enters Omnipresent Evil, adding a layer of strategy to their use.
A successful hit will stagger Survivors, but under the right conditions, Jason can also score some welcome style points. If an injured Survivor is struck near a wall, they’ll be pinned in place—left helpless and suspended until Jason mercilessly strides up to claim them.
Style and Slaughter
Launching alongside the Chapter is the Jason Collection, featuring a range of Outfits that pay homage to his legacy while being reimagined in ways only The Fog could shape.
Jason’s default Outfit presents the unmistakable icon from Jason Universe, originally designed by horror legend Greg Nicotero: a 13-holed hockey mask, machete, and weather-beaten clothing worn through countless kills. Additional exclusive Outfits are also available. Backwoods Terror trades Jason’s jacket for flannel and suspenders, and his machete for a heavy axe. Death Forsaken offers a grotesque incarnation with decayed features, exposed bone, and a shovel in hand, while Jason’s Depths of Despair Outfit sees him emerging from the depths; a vision of terror covered head-to-toe in barnacles, coral, and seaweed.
Dead by Daylight: Jason is available May 26 as part of the Steam public test build. It releases officially on June 16th.
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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 70 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 HORROR, INC.
Horror, Inc., the creators of the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise, launched the Jason Universe in 2024 to usher in an era of expansion. Under the decades-long leadership of the Barsamian family, Horror, Inc. is currently developing a slate of new projects including the upcoming A24 prequel series “Crystal Lake” set to premiere on Peacock and Sky. “Friday the 13th” premiered in theaters May 9, 1980, and went on to spawn 11 additional films, along with a television series, video games, comic books, collectibles, apparel and more over the next four decades. As Jason became a household name, the franchise evolved into one of the most prolific and successful horror franchises of all time. For the latest news and information on upcoming launches, follow @JasonUniverse13 on social media and visit JasonUniverse.com.
ABOUT Friday 13TH LLC
Victor Miller and Marc Toberoff established Friday 13th LLC to develop new projects, including the upcoming A24 series Crystal Lake premiering on Peacock. Victor Miller wrote the screenplay for the 1980 Friday the 13th movie and won three Daytime Emmy® Awards during his two-decade television career. Marc Toberoff, a leading copyright and entertainment attorney, owns an unparalleled library of horror and blockbuster properties in addition to his Friday 13th LLC projects in development.
ABOUT JASON UNIVERSE
Jason Universe, owned by Horror, Inc., kicks off an era of expansion for the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise to give fans new entertainment, gaming, immersive experiences, merchandise and more for years to come. In celebration of the 45th anniversary, Jason Universe partnered with Universal Halloween Horror Nights, Call of Duty, Fortnite, San Diego Comic-Con, Mike P. Nelson, Greg Nicotero, Harry Manfredini and many more throughout 2025 to surprise fans with terrifying and thrilling new experiences. Upcoming projects announced to date include A24’s prequel series “Crystal Lake” premiering on Peacock and Sky. For the latest news and information on upcoming launches, follow @JasonUniverse13 on social media.
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