A decade after its launch, the Dead by Daylight universe expands into comics. Dead by Daylight: The Hillbilly is a four-part series that will reveal the backstory of this original killer. The narrative will follow Officer Darnell Hollis in his investigation at Coldwind Farm. The first issue, scheduled for April 2026, will include an exclusive code for the video game.
From the game engine to ink: the adaptation of an interactive universe 📖
The transition from an asymmetric multiplayer video game to a static medium like comics presents a shift in narrative focus. While the game relies on mechanics and repeated matches, the comic allows for a linear story centered on a single protagonist. This format explores the depth of a character's lore in a way that the base game doesn't usually prioritize, offering context and motivations.
Finally a match where the survivor doesn't disconnect on the first hit 😄
It's a relief that, this time, Officer Hollis doesn't have to deal with survivors doing 360-degree spins in his face or using impossible perk builds. His mission is clear: investigate the farm and uncover the mystery. Although, seeing how these stories usually end in the Entity, he might prefer the disconnect. At least in the comic, character development is guaranteed... until the last panel.