Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is finally coming to Dead by Daylight
Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise is set to join the game Dead by Daylight. This announcement was made during the game's 10-year anniversary stream, marking a significant moment for both the developer and fans. Jason's inclusion follows a period of legal issues that previously hindered his presence in gaming.
- ▪Jason Voorhees will soon be part of Dead by Daylight's roster of Killers.
- ▪His previous game, Friday the 13th: The Game, had its online servers shut down in 2020.
- ▪The character's return is part of a broader revival of the Friday the 13th franchise, including new projects like the A24 horror series Crystal Lake.
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