Summary
For years,Dead By Daylighthas had its roots firmly in the horror genre as one of the most popular asymmetric multiplayer games of all time. More recently, however, there has been a slight departure from the norm with the introduction of the adventurer and professional pot-kicker Lara Croft and the ultimate evil, Vecna fromDungeons & Dragons.
Does this mean players will see more non-horror characters added inDead By Daylight? The popularity of Nicolas Cage as a Survivor is evidence enough thatDBDfans are willing to step out of their comfort zone. So,what other non-horroricons could bring a fresh, unexpected twist to the game?
10Scooby-Doo & Mystery Inc.
“Of Course It’s Haunted. Like, When Do We Ever Go To A Place That’s Not Haunted?” ~ Shaggy
Since 1969, these amateur sleuths have been unmasking ghosts and ghouls, only to find out it is the groundskeeper or the butler the whole time. Imagine their surprise when Scooby and the gang find themselves at the mercy of The Entity in a realm darker and more sinister than they have ever experienced.
Coolsville, the hometown of Scooby and the gang, would make a fantastic new realm. Coolsville’s iconic amusement park and abandoned mansion could get the Entity’s classic atmospheric makeover, making it an ideal setting for some creepy cat-and-mouse gameplay.
The comedy mockumentary style ofWhat We Do In The Shadowswould bring some dark hilarity toDead By Daylight.The show’s main vampiric characters- Nadja, Lazlo, and Nandor - have distinct personalities and would make excellent Killer potential. It could be the first timeDead By Daylightintroduces three individual Killers at once!
The vampires' house in Staten Island, with its gothic decor and multileveled layout, has clear potential for shenanigans. There could be trapdoors, cursed items, and easter eggs for fans of the show. Indoor maps are not aDead By Daylightcommunity favorite but this crumbling manor could change that.
8Trixie Mattel & Katya Zamolodchikova
“I’m An Optimistic Realist. I Expect The Worst But Prepare For The Best.” ~ Trixie Mattel
Since Nicolas Cage was added toDead By Daylightfor apparently no real reason at all, we can boldly assume other IRL celebrities could be in the running too. Drag legends Trixie and Katya as Survivors would not only be supremely popular but also absolutely hilarious.
Trixie has been known to playDead By Daylightin the past and Katya loves to embrace the weird, making them both perfect choices.Dead By Daylightalso has a huge LGBTQ+ following, so the pair could cause a real stir!
7Bridgerton
“Dearest Gentle Reader…” ~ Lady Whistledown
Thecostume and legendary skin possibilities are endlesswith aBridgertoncrossover! The scandalous Regency-era show could bring some elegance to the Entity’s realm, at least. But what if it is not a Survivor-based crossover at all? Is there potential for aBridgertonKiller?
Picture this: Lady Whistledown is now stalking the land looking for victims in a ragged Regency gown. In her hands are sharpened quills, ready to fire. Her penchant for rumors is particularly helpful when attempting to manipulate Survivors.
6Ghostbusters
“I Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost!” ~ Ray Parker Jr.
When there is something strange in The Entity’s realm, who are you gonna call:Ghostbusters! Blurring the line between hunter and hunted, there is nothing more potentially exciting than aGhostbusterscrossover.
EachGhostbusterSurvivor could have their own Proton Pack to stun Killers momentarily.Slimer would make a funKiller as he phases through walls, creating huge patches of sticky ectoplasm as he goes.
5Rocky Horror Picture Show
“Chill Me, Thrill Me, Fulfill Me, Creature Of The Night!” ~ Janet Weiss
The next choice isThe Rocky Horror Picture Show, a musical comedy-horror which holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Brad and Janet are a ready-made pair of Survivors and Dr Frank N. Furter would be absolutely terrifying, as he sashays across the map in his heels. A new map based on Frank N. Furter’s castle would make an epic backdrop for some spooky gameplay.
4Barbie
“Do You Guys Ever Think About Dying?” ~ Barbie
Two worlds collide whenBarbieenters the dark and foreboding realm of theDead By Daylight. Firstly, just imagine the cosmetics: from Stereotypical Barbie to Weird Barbie who is always in the splits and smells like basement.
Barbieis a highly skilled woman, making her the perfect candidate for surviving against any of theDead By DaylightKillers. Her perks may seem superficial at first, but never judge a book by its title…
Introducing the FBI’s most unwanted to the world ofDead By Daylightwould be an absolute dream come true for many sci-fi nerds. The pair have already come up against creatures beyond human comprehension, so undoubtedly they can handle a few more.
The X-Files’Fox Mulder andDana Scully have unique strengthsand skills that would make them perfectly suited asDead By DaylightSurvivors. Perhaps a map featuring a crashed UFO would add to the fun?
ASimscrossover would replace the watchful eye of the player with one of the Entity. SomeSimswouldn’t see much difference between the two…
Fully customizable characters would open up numerous creative possibilities! Add to that a new map based on aclassic Sims worldfor a quirky blend of horror and silliness.
This is one character who could be added just for the meme opportunities, theiconic voice lines, and the tomfoolery!Deadpool’sfourth-wall-breaking abilities could put a hilarious spin on the gameplay!
It is not hard to imagine a four-man team consisting of onlyDeadpoolSurvivors, armed with chimichangas.Deadpoolis one of those characters who wouldn’t be out of place in any universe.
