Dead by Daylight welcomes Jason Voorhees as a new Killer

Behaviour Interactive has announced the arrival of Jason Voorhees in Dead by Daylight as the game’s newest DLC Killer. The addition to the popular multiplayer horror game will arrive on 16 June 2026, with a public test build on Steam beginning on 26 May 2026.

Jason Voorhees in Dead by Daylight

Jason Voorhees, from the iconic Friday the 13th franchise, will be more than just another Killer in Dead by Daylight; he brings unique abilities and gameplay elements with him. This fits Behaviour Interactive’s goal of refreshing the game’s dynamics and expanding the experience for players.

The Friday the 13th franchise debuted in 1980 with the film directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller. Since then, 12 feature films have been released, along with various other media such as TV shows, books, and video games.

Jason’s gameplay and abilities

Jason is described as a Killer who delivers a "bone-chilling mix of stealth, fear, and brutality" in Dead by Daylight. He has two primary abilities:

• Omnipresent Evil: This ability allows Jason to temporarily vanish from the map, becoming visible to survivors only as a faint red mist. During this period, he can track survivors through visual cues such as footprints.

• Improvised Carnage: Jason can pick up special containers scattered across the map. These containers hold broken generator parts and other projectiles that he can use to injure survivors or even throw them into walls.

The Jason Collection

Alongside Jason Voorhees’ release, a limited-time "Jason Collection" will also be available, featuring three new outfits for the Killer: Backwoods Terror, Death Forsaken, and Depths of Despair. Each outfit offers a distinct, thematic look for the iconic slasher.

Behaviour Interactive has spent more than a decade trying to bring Jason Voorhees into the Dead by Daylight roster, and the addition is being seen as a major milestone for the game.

Conclusion

Jason Voorhees’ addition to Dead by Daylight marks an exciting chapter for both the developers and players. With his unique abilities and accompanying cosmetics, he is expected to make an impact on the current gameplay dynamic. Fans of both Dead by Daylight and the Friday the 13th franchise have a lot to look forward to in June 2026.