Dead by Daylight is finally adding Jason from Friday the 13th
Dead by Daylight is celebrating its 10th anniversary by adding Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th as a playable character. This long-awaited addition comes after years of legal and licensing challenges that previously prevented his inclusion. More details about the game and the new character will be revealed during an anniversary stream on June 14.
- ▪Jason Voorhees will be added to Dead by Daylight as a playable killer.
- ▪The addition marks the game's 10th anniversary celebrations.
- ▪Legal issues had previously hindered Jason's inclusion in the game.
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Gaming Dead by Daylight is finally adding Jason from Friday the 13th The legendary horror villain will join the game amid its 10th anniversary celebrations. (edited) By Kris Holt May 23, 2026 11:00 am EST Behaviour Interactive Dead by Daylight is about to reach its 10th anniversary, and one way developer Behaviour Interactive is marking the occasion is by adding a long-awaited character into the mix. Horror icon Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th series is entering the fray as a playable killer, ready to take down some pesky survivors.
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