Dead By Daylight The Walking Dead update release date and when you can play as the new survivors

Dead By Daylight is set to deliver more thrills with the arrival of The Walking Dead in its latest update, introducing Rick and Michonne as new survivors.

Already boasting a rich array of content, Dead By Daylight has previously featured crossovers from pop culture giants such as Chucky and Alien's Xenomorph, as well as lesser-known characters like Alan Wake and Five Nights At Freddy's icon Springtrap.

With this extensive offering, players hardly need to keep up with the latest horror games like Resident Evil Requiem, unveiled at this year's summer showcase season, or the upcoming Labyrinthine console release date. Now, with the release of the game's 9.1.0 patch notes, it's clear that there's even more to anticipate beyond the traditional confines of horror. The Walking Dead will make a firm entrance into the game when the Dead By Daylight 9.1.0 update rolls out, bringing both Rick and Michonne onboard as Survivors, each equipped with their own set of abilities to fend off the killers. This exciting crossover, featuring characters from what could be considered a horror-adjacent show, potentially paves the way for more similar characters to emerge from the fog.

The game is poised to introduce a slew of thrilling changes, with the update's PTR featuring significant enhancements for The Executioner and the debut of a new Fog Vial item that temporarily conceals scratch marks and auras within a limited radius. This item could potentially give players an advantage over the Killer, but the Killer has also received a host of upgrades that could completely shift the balance of power.

So, when exactly will the Dead By Daylight The Walking Dead update be released? And what can we expect from it? Here's all you need to know.

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Dead by Daylight The Walking Dead update release date

The release date for the Dead by Daylight The Walking Dead update is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm BST. This information was disclosed in the most recent Dead By Daylight blog post, with the release time being an estimate based on the launch times of the game's Five Nights At Freddy's and Steady Pulse updates.

The update promises a wealth of changes, so dive into its new characters and modifications once the fresh patch goes live. It's set to be a big hit among The Walking Dead fans, and even more so for players who relish playing as Killers.