Dead by Daylightcontinues to be the king of the asymmetrical horror genre, and as the game evolves further, developer Behaviour Interactive has found fresh ways to engage players. One of the biggest draws ofDead by Daylightis its extensive list of crossovers. Whether it’s a crossover with a beloved horror movie franchise likeAlienor a major TV series like the recentWalking Deadcollaboration,Dead by Daylightis showing no signs of slowing down on its post-launch content.
Beyond the game, though,Dead by Daylighthas found interesting ways to get its community involved. Surveys have been a common way for Behaviour Interactive to get players' feedback, but a new twist on player-focused voting has been incredibly intriguing. The Grimoire is a newly introduced voting system that aims to give the community a greater say, as each vote helps shape the next chapter of the game.Dead by Daylight’s crossoversare great, but having the opportunity to help influence the game’s next original idea is a thrilling concept.
How Does the Grimoire Work?
The Grimoire can be found on the officialDead by Daylightwebsite, and once it’s opened, players will have three days to cast their votes. These votes help shape the next Killer and Survivor. The Grimoire itself is presented like aDungeons & Dragons-inspired choose your own adventure scenario, where each Verse offers a bit of backstory, followed by a variety of options for players to vote for.Dead by Daylighthas had an impressive runsince launching back in 2016, and features like the Grimoire have continued to add an extra layer to the experience.
Some voting options will feature choices for the runner-up, allowing the community the chance to change their vote going forward.
Runner-up: Chimeric
Runner-up: Touched World
The results have yet to be tallied for Verse 2, but voting has officially been closed. Once Verse 3 is announced, players will get an even deeper sneak peek into what horrorsDead by Daylightis planning for the future. So far this year,Dead by Daylighthas offered plenty of strong content, and the promise of a fresh, original Killer and Survivor could bring forth an even bigger shake-up to the horror title.
Withleaks suggesting moreResident Evilcontentand the recentFive Nights at Freddy’scrossover,Dead by Daylightmight be gearing up to have one of its best years yet. Adding a brand-new community-voted Killer and Survivor into the mix has the potential to be one of the game’s biggest reveals, so far.
Once Verse 3 is announced, players will get an even deeper sneak peek into what horrorsDead by Daylightis planning for the future.
The Wait for Verse 3 of the Grimoire Starts Now
As these next two weeks pass by, speculating about what awaits players next is inevitable. With each Verse, more questions arise, as every prompt has been teasingKiller and Survivorscenarios that are all intriguing in their own right.
Next year will beDead by Daylight’s 10-year anniversary, marking a major milestone for the asymmetrical horror title. AsDead by Daylightcontinues to embrace the ever-evolving horror genre, each new crossover and original characters will hopefully keep the game’s momentum going for years to come.
