Summary
Since its release all the way back in 2016,Dead By Daylighthas been the king of the asymmetrical multiplayer horror market, and though a good few have tried to take its crown, none have managed to stand the test of time. On top of its addictive double-sided gameplay loop,Dead By Daylighthas managed to stay at the top of the pack by crossing over with a number of popular horror franchises, encompassing all aspects of the horror pop-culture sphere, from fellow video games to beloved movies. AndDead By Daylight’s most recent crossover may be its best yet.
Available now,Dead By Daylight’s most recent DLC sees it cross over with theAlienfranchise, paying particular homage to the first two, and best, movies in the series. For around $12, players can grab a new killer, new survivor, and an exclusive outfit, all based on theAlienfranchise. But those aren’t the only tricksDead By Daylight’sAlienDLChas up its sleeve.
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Available either individually or as part of the Alien Chapter bundle,Dead By Daylight’s most recent DLC comes with both a brand-new killer and survivor, each of course coming with their own set of unique perks and abilities. Starting with the star of the show herself,Dead By Daylight’s newest killer- the Xenomorph - may be one of its most complex to date. Officially ranked by Behaviour at a Medium difficulty, the Xenomorph has a relatively simple ability, but it has the potential to be extremely tough to go up against.
Named “Hidden Pursuit,” the Xenomorph’s special ability sees it enter a Runner state, where it runs along the ground on all fours. In this Runner state, the Xenomorph is much faster than usual, and its Terror Radius is reduced significantly, allowing it to get the drop on unsuspecting survivors. In this Runner state, the Xenomorph can also access a special tail attack, which apparently hits over windows and even dropped pallets. TheXenomorph comes with three unique perks, “Ultimate Weapon,” “Rapid Brutality,” and “Alien Instinct,” all of which focus on the killer’s speed and awareness.
The presence of the Xenomorph also caused seven Control Stations to appear across the map. The Xenomorph can use these Control Stations to access hidden tunnels beneath the map. When the Xenomorph reemerges from a tunnel, any survivor in a close radius of the Station is revealed briefly by Killer Instinct. However, survivors aren’t left defenseless againstthe Xenomorph’s all-powerful attacks. Control Stations also house a number of Flame Turrets. Players can move and place these wherever they choose, and when the Xenomorph approaches, the Flame Turret will warn the survivors with a classicAlienmotion-tracking noise, getting more frequent the closer the Xenomorph is. When in range, the turret will fire at the Xenomorph, and successful hits will force the Xenomorph out of its Runner state, though the turret is then left damaged and in need of repair.
Sigourney Weaver’s iconicspace-faring badass Ellen Ripleyis also included in theDead By DaylightAlienDLC, also coming with her own set of unique perks that feature some delightful references to the source material. “Lucky Star” stops Ripley bleeding after entering a locker, and gives her a quick glance at her teammates' auras. “Chemical Trap” lets Ripley booby trap pallets, and “Light-Footed” allows Ripley’s running footsteps to be completely silent. While players will need to pay for both Ripley and the Xenomorph, everyone will have access to the brand new Nostromo Wreckage map, which sees the iconic space freighter from the first movie downed on a mysterious alien planet.
Dead by Daylightis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
