Are you ready for a chilling new experience in the world of Dead by Daylight? The iconic horror multiplayer game has joined forces with the master of horror manga, Junji Ito, to bring fans an unforgettable collaboration. Dive into the eerie world of Ito's imagination with the exclusive Junji Ito Collection.
Dead by Daylight (DbD) is thrilled to announce the release of the Junji Ito Collection, marking a groundbreaking collaboration with the renowned Japanese manga artist. Known for his macabre storytelling and surrealist style over four decades, Junji Ito brings his iconic characters into the DbD universe for what's being hailed as the "ultimate horror collaboration."
The collection boasts eight unique skins inspired by Ito's celebrated works, including "Tomie," "Hanging Balloons," and "Rumors." Players can expect to see these skins on several Killers: The Dredge, The Trickster, The Twins, The Spirit, and The Artist. Notably, The Spirit and The Artist will sport Legendary rarity skins, enhanced with new audio and sound effects. The Spirit will embody the enigmatic Tomie, while The Artist will transform into Miss Fuchi from "Rumors" and "Fashion Model." Survivors such as Yui Kimura, Yun-Jin Lee, and Kate Denson will also don these chilling new looks.
Junji Ito himself has expressed immense satisfaction with how his characters have been brought to life in Dead by Daylight. In a video shared on the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Ito was visibly moved, stating, "It was very moving to see that they had become even more terrifying characters after leaving my hands." He even took part in a gameplay session, donning The Artist's Miss Fuchi skin as he navigated the game's terrifying environment.
Mark your calendars: The Junji Ito Collection will be available starting January 7th, 2025, across all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in this horror masterpiece collaboration.