> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Dead by Daylight Year 9 Anniversary Recap – Springtrap Revealed, The Witcher Collection, Five Nights,Lara Croft and More - URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/dead-by-daylight-year-9-anniversary-recap-springtrap-revealed-the-witcher-collection-community-chapter-and-more/ - Published: 2025-05-10T21:57:51.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-10T22:00:49.000Z - Author: Marcel Dee - Tags: Made In Canada, News **Dead by Daylight’s Year 9 Anniversary Broadcast Unleashes Springtrap, The Witcher Collection, a New Community Chapter, and More** Dead by Daylight is officially nine years old, and Behaviour Interactive marked the milestone with an information-packed **Year 9 Anniversary Broadcast** live from **PAX East**. This year’s showcase featured long-awaited reveals, surprising crossovers, gameplay updates, and a few clever mysteries for eagle-eyed fans to unravel. Whether you missed the stream or just need a refresher, here’s everything you need to know from the Dead by Daylight Year 9 celebration. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/Key_Art_May_6_Legal_a741351bdf.png) ### **Springtrap Arrives from Five Nights at Freddy’s** After months of speculation and fervent wishlist rankings, it’s finally official: **Springtrap** will be the Killer in Dead by Daylight’s upcoming **Five Nights at Freddy’s Chapter**. While Behaviour isn’t showing full gameplay just yet, fans got a glimpse of the animatronic horror icon stalking Survivors in The Fog. A **Legendary Outfit featuring Matthew Lillard** was also teased, adding a meta twist to an already chilling addition. More FNaF content and gameplay will be revealed in an upcoming live stream. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/DBD_PAX_Quality_Of_Life_Phase2_03_0a0a069e79.png) ### **Nine Years of The Fog: A Reflection** The broadcast opened with a heartfelt look back on nine years of Dead by Daylight, highlighting: - Recent licensed crossovers: *Dungeons & Dragons, Tomb Raider, Castlevania, Tokyo Ghoul* - Launch of *Steady Pulse* and new Survivor **Orela Rose** - Ongoing **Quality of Life Initiative**, now entering **Phase 2**, which aims to address longstanding feedback and improve performance, UI, matchmaking, and overall gameplay balance Behaviour also doubled down on its **commitment to transparency**, emphasizing improved communication with players through dev blogs, forums, and livestreams. ### **New Survivor: Orela Rose** Part of the recent *Steady Pulse* Chapter, **Orela Rose** is a first responder whose perks focus on healing speed, protection hits, and tactical awareness. If you haven’t jumped into the chapter yet, now’s a great time to explore what she brings to team survival. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/DBD_STORE_JERKY_THE_WITCHER_COLLECTION_BANNER_1920x1080_f719970525.png) ### **The Witcher Collection Enters The Fog** One of the biggest cosmetic reveals was the announcement of an official **The Witcher Collection**, bringing iconic fantasy RPG characters into Dead by Daylight via outfits, not full characters. Featured cosmetics include: - **Geralt of Rivia** (Vittorio Toscano) - **Yennefer** (Kate Denson) - **Ciri** (Sable Ward) - **Triss** (Mikaela Reid) - **Leshen** (The Artist) - **Eredin** (The Knight) This collection joins a long list of collaborations that have brought *Resident Evil*, *Silent Hill*, and *Tomb Raider* into Behaviour’s terrifying universe. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/T_Co_FS_The_Champion_1_4f6117d532.png) ### **Frank Stone Joins the Game as a Trapper Outfit** From the narrative horror spin-off *The Casting of Frank Stone*—developed with Supermassive Games—comes a **Legendary Outfit for The Trapper**, allowing players to channel Frank’s sinister presence in the main game later this year. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/9th_Anniv_PAX_Boulet_Brothers_Asset_Concept_Artist_13a3e1b729.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/9th_Anniv_PAX_Boulet_Brothers_Asset_Concept_Huntress_548793e83f.png) ### **The Boulet Brothers Collection** Expanding on the Dead by Daylight-themed *Dragula* episode, **The Boulet Brothers** are now immortalized in The Fog with their Collection. The new content includes: - **Winter Warrior Outfit for The Huntress** - **Boulet Brothers Artist Outfit for The Artist** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/9th_Anniv_PAX_Tomb_Raider_Asset_3_Dmodel_69abcba7e1.png) ### **Tomb Raider Collection Expansion** Lara Croft returns with **two additional outfits**, including one based on her **original classic look**. This update continues the Tomb Raider crossover introduced in 2023. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/05/1920x1080_6edf48110c.png) ### **Choose Your Own Chapter: Community-Driven Creation** In one of the most ambitious announcements yet, Creative Director Dave Richard revealed that **players will help design an entire upcoming Chapter**, set for release in 2026. Players will vote on: - The Chapter’s **Survivor and Killer** - Their **visual design, lore, and gameplay abilities** - Narrative paths and even **“Change Your Fate” mechanics** that allow the community to revisit and alter previous choices This long-term interactive event will span the entire production process, and fans are encouraged to follow and participate as it unfolds. ### **It Has My Face: Clone-Hunting Horror Roguelite** Behaviour also announced it will publish **It Has My Face**, a first-person horror roguelite from **NightByte Games** (Samurai Survivors). Set in a dystopian city, the game tasks you with tracking and eliminating your own clone before it kills you. You can play the **Steam demo now** and wishlist the game ahead of its Early Access launch later this year. [Play the demo here](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2506530/?ref=agamingnetwork.com) ### **Spot the Clues: Teasing the Next Chapter** Staying true to tradition, Behaviour ended the stream with a **hidden teaser** for the next licensed Chapter. Rather than announce it outright, Game Director **Mat Côté** confirmed that **clues were embedded throughout the broadcast**. Fans are encouraged to rewatch and speculate—expect an official reveal soon. ### **What’s Next?** The next major Dead by Daylight update will feature: - Full **Five Nights at Freddy’s gameplay reveal** - Return of the **Twisted Masquerade Event** - Further details on **Choose Your Own Chapter** - Ongoing rollout of **Quality of Life Phase 2 updates** Stay tuned to Behaviour’s official social channels and forums for news drops, developer blogs, and deep dives into the next big content drops. **Final Thoughts: Nine Years of Innovation and Fear** The Year 9 Anniversary Broadcast was a bold mix of nostalgia, fresh surprises, and future-facing ambition. With major IPs joining the Fog, new ways for players to shape the game’s development, and a deeper focus on quality of life, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most impactful years in Dead by Daylight’s history. **Which announcement are you most excited about—and did you spot the clues to the next Chapter?**