Horror legend Jason Voorhees is officially coming to Dead by Daylight as a playable killer on June 16, 2026. Developer Behaviour Interactive confirmed the crossover as part of the game’s upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations. The studio teased the long-awaited slasher icon after a mysterious 13-hour livestream of a campfire shed in the woods.
For years, Dead by Daylight fans have clamored to see the Friday the 13th villain join the game’s elite horror roster. While the multiplayer game features icons like Freddy Krueger, Chucky, and Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees remained a glaring omission. The delay was due to complex legal battles over the Friday the 13th franchise rights. These disputes also famously forced Friday the 13th: The Game to shut down its servers.
The Jason Universe Unleashed
The licensing logjam finally cleared with the launch of “Jason Universe” by Horror Inc. This initiative was designed to expand the Friday the 13th franchise across new games, merchandise, and interactive platforms. The project previously brought Jason to Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus, as well as limited crossovers in Call of Duty and Fortnite. Now, Pamela Voorhees’ large adult son is finally making his way to the entity’s realm.
This announcement follows a string of major gaming events. These include the recent PlayStation State of Play, which highlighted the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine. While that game promises superhero action, Jason Voorhees will bring pure Camp Crystal Lake terror to Dead by Daylight.
Teasing the Camp Crystal Lake Slasher
The live-action teaser trailer features a tense first-person perspective. A camera slowly pans through a dark, rainy forest cabin before focusing on a dirty window. As lightning flashes, the window reveals the reflection of Jason Voorhees wearing his iconic hockey mask and clutching a machete.
Behaviour Interactive has kept gameplay mechanics, special abilities, and survivor perks under wraps for now. However, the studio will share a deeper look at Jason’s killer kit during the 10th anniversary stream on June 14, 2026. The full character DLC pack will launch just two days later on June 16, 2026.
You can watch the official reveal trailer below:
