Dead by Daylight has officially announced plans for two massive crossovers—one with Five Nights at Freddy’s and another with The Witcher—further expanding the game’s ever-growing horror multiverse. Dead by Daylight’s official X (formerly Twitter) account stunned fans by confirming the inclusion of Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy’s and Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher, making this one of the biggest crossover announcements in the game’s history. These iconic additions were revealed at PAX East, following the recent Tokyo Ghoul chapter update that brought anime horror to the Fog.
Springtrap Becomes Dead by Daylight’s Most Requested Killer
The FNAF crossover, set for Dead by Daylight’s ninth anniversary chapter, will bring the haunting decayed animatronic Springtrap into the game as a Killer. Known to many fans from the games and the climactic scene in the 2023 Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, Springtrap is a terrifying figure deeply rooted in FNAF lore.
Behaviour Interactive revealed that Springtrap was the most requested character among players, and they’ve answered that call. The chapter will include a Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza map, complete with franchise-accurate horror design. Even more exciting, actor Matthew Lillard—who portrayed William Afton in the FNAF film—will provide both voice lines and his likeness for the game, blurring the lines between movie and gaming canon.
The Witcher Enters the Fog with Geralt of Rivia
While FNAF represents psychological and animatronic horror, The Witcher crossover introduces dark fantasy into Dead by Daylight’s twisted world. According to the official DBD post, Geralt of Rivia will enter the Fog, likely as a playable survivor, complete with his legendary sword skills and Witcher magic-inspired perks.
Though Behaviour hasn’t yet confirmed if a killer from The Witcher universe—like a Leshen or Bruxa—will be added, fans are already speculating about a potential Kaer Morhen map or dark fantasy-themed abilities that could make this chapter especially unique.
What This Means for Dead by Daylight’s Future
These back-to-back crossovers signal Behaviour Interactive’s ongoing mission to make Dead by Daylight the ultimate horror crossover platform. With anime (Tokyo Ghoul), indie horror (FNAF), and high fantasy (The Witcher) now all part of the mix, the game is evolving far beyond its roots.
The Dead by Daylight FNAF The Witcher crossover reflects both fan demand and genre diversity, pushing boundaries in how horror games engage with wider pop culture.
When Will These Chapters Be Released?
The FNAF chapter, including Springtrap, is slated for release in June 2025, marking the game’s ninth anniversary. The Witcher content will follow shortly after as part of the game’s ongoing roadmap, with more details expected in upcoming livestreams and dev updates.
Are you ready to face Springtrap or fight alongside Geralt? Dead by Daylight’s upcoming crossovers are shaping up to be the most ambitious yet.