New Dead by Daylight Board Game Expansion Offers Frightening Challenges

A new expansion for Dead by Daylight: The Board Game, titled the Lightbringer Expansion, is set to launch in Q3 2025. This expansion will introduce three new Killers and four new Survivors, alongside fresh perks and abilities that are geared towards enhancing gameplay with "horrifying abilities." A notable feature of this expansion is the introduction of Offerings, which allows players to modify the game's difficulty level significantly. Meanwhile, the recently released Gatekeeper expansion adds five new Survivors and Killers with intricately designed miniature figurines. In related news, the popular Pinhead character and his Hellraiser Chapter DLC will be removed from digital sale on April 4, but existing players will still have access.

What new features can we expect in the Lightbringer Expansion for Dead by Daylight: The Board Game? nPlayers can look forward to new characters, including three Killers and four Survivors, as well as unique perks and abilities that will enhance the gameplay experience. The introduction of Offerings will also allow for unique difficulty adjustments. n

Dead by Daylight originally released in 2016 and has since gained a large following for its blend of survival horror gameplay and asymmetrical multiplayer mechanics. Players take on the role of either Survivors or Killers in a thrilling cat-and-mouse dynamic. With regular updates and new content additions, the game continues to evolve, attracting both new and veteran players. The board game adaptation further extends the franchise's reach, bringing its intense gameplay experience to the tabletop.