The multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight, developed by Behaviour Interactive, is collaborating with the anime Tokyo Ghoul. As part of this collaboration, Ken Kaneki will be introduced as a playable Killer character.
Tokyo Ghoul x Dead by Daylight Collaboration Details
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetric multiplayer game in which one player controls a Killer while four others play as Survivors attempting to escape. The collaboration chapter, titled Dead by Daylight｜Tokyo Ghoul, will be released on April 3, 2025, across multiple platforms, including Steam. A public test build for the collaboration was made available on Steam on March 12 for a limited time.
Ken Kaneki as “The Ghoul”
Kaneki will be introduced as a Killer named “The Ghoul.” His character is designed with abilities referencing his portrayal in Tokyo Ghoul. His primary weapon is “The Ghoul’s Kagune Tentacles,” which allows him to move quickly and attack Survivors. His Kagune can also be used for a grab attack, enabling him to quickly catch Survivors. Additionally, dealing damage will trigger a Rage state, increasing his movement speed and strength.
Unique Killer Perks
Kaneki will have three exclusive perks in the game:
- NONE ARE FREE – Hooking Survivors for the first time grants tokens. When all Generators are completed, each token temporarily blocks all windows and standing pallets, restricting escape routes.
- HEX: NOTHING BUT MISERY – Inflicting damage on Survivors activates Hex Totems, temporarily hindering Survivors and making them easier to catch.
- FOREVER ENTWINED – Every time Kaneki damages a Survivor, he gains a stacking bonus that increases the speed of picking up, dropping, and hooking Survivors.
Additional Content
A Tokyo Ghoul-themed in-game collection will also be released on April 3. It will include:
- A Rize Kamishiro-themed outfit for Kaneki
- Rabbit, Hide, and Eto-themed costumes for Survivors
- Various masks and accessories
More images related to the collaboration were released:
Dead by Daylight Game Background
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetric multiplayer survival horror game developed by Canadian studio Behaviour Interactive. Released in 2016 for Windows, it later expanded to multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Over the years, it has collaborated with various horror franchises and upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 in 2024. With over 60 million players, the game is considered a commercial success, with a film adaptation by Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster in development since 2023.
About Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Sui Ishida. It was serialized from September 2011 to September 2014, and has fourteen compilation volumes. Tokyo Ghoul:re is the sequel manga, which was serialized from October 2014 to July 2018. It celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.
The original Tokyo Ghoul manga got an anime adaptation in Summer 2014. The second season, titled Tokyo Ghoul √A, followed an original story and aired in Winter 2015. The sequel manga, Tokyo Ghoul:re, also received an anime adaptation, which aired for two seasons: the first in Spring 2018, and the second in Fall 2018.
A live-action film based on the manga was released in Japan in July 2017, with a sequel following in July 2019.
Source: Dead by Daylight Official Website, Comic Natalie
©Sui Ishida/Shueisha, Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee
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