After a long 10 years, Jason Vorhees is finally coming to Dead by Daylight
Jason Vorhees, the iconic character from the Friday the 13th franchise, is set to join the popular game Dead by Daylight after a decade-long wait. Fans of the game can look forward to new gameplay experiences featuring this legendary horror figure. This addition is expected to enhance the game's appeal among horror enthusiasts.
- ▪Jason Vorhees will be added to Dead by Daylight after a 10-year wait.
- ▪The character is known for his role in the Friday the 13th horror franchise.
- ▪This update aims to attract more players interested in horror-themed games.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Friday the 13th's Game May Be Gone, But Jason Voorhees Is Back in Dead by Daylight — Push Square (PS)
- ▪ Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is finally coming to Dead by Daylight — Polygon
- ▪ Dead by Daylight is finally adding Jason from Friday the 13th — Engadget
- ▪ Friday the 13th x Dead by Daylight: 10th anniversary stream confirms Jason will enter the Fog — Dot Esports
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| Original publisher | Destructoid |
| Canonical URL | https://www.destructoid.com/jason-dead-by-daylight/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 15:05:06 +0000 |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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