Chandler Riggs Advocates for The Walking Dead in Dead by Daylight
- Chandler Riggs voices his desire for The Walking Dead characters, particularly Rick and Carl Grimes, to be featured in Dead by Daylight.
- Dead by Daylight has a history of crossovers with various iconic horror franchises, with a notable fanbase advocating for The Walking Dead characters.
- The team behind Dead by Daylight has acknowledged Riggs’ appeal positively, but no official plans have been confirmed yet.
Chandler Riggs, known for his role as Carl Grimes on AMC’s acclaimed series The Walking Dead, recently expressed his enthusiasm for incorporating The Walking Dead universe into Dead by Daylight. This came to light through a Cameo request initiated by a fan advocating for the inclusion of Rick Grimes in the game.
Over the years, Dead by Daylight has expertly curated a roster of both killers and survivors from various horror properties, transforming the game into a rich tapestry of horror lore that includes classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. This continuous addition of downloadable content (DLC) has left fans eagerly reaching out for representation from their favorite series, particularly The Walking Dead, and Chandler Riggs has now stepped forward to amplify that call.
In a video message shared via Twitter by user RickGrimes4DBD, Riggs passionately urged the Dead by Daylight team to consider adding Rick Grimes as a playable character, with a special nod to including Carl Grimes as a Legendary skin. To enhance his appeal, Riggs shared his own appreciation for the game, revealing that he has dedicated around 500 hours to playing it.
Carl Grimes HIMSELF is a massive Dead By Daylight fan and not only does he want Rick Grimes as a survivor but also wants Carl to be part of the game as well and has a very special message for @MCote_BHVR @DeviusQC @DEATHDORKS @MrPope @DeadbyDaylight pic.twitter.com/XgOnIF9lJF — Rick Grimes for DBD (@RickGrimes4DBD) February 10, 2025
Response from Dead by Daylight to Chandler Riggs
Creating crossovers involves numerous complexities, including securing rights for character likenesses and franchises. However, recent interactions between Chandler Riggs and Dead by Daylight have ignited hope in the fan community. Following Riggs’ heartfelt message, the official Dead by Daylight Twitter account expressed gratitude to RickGrimes4DBD for facilitating the connection and warmly acknowledged Riggs himself. Although they conveyed enthusiasm for the idea, no definitive responses regarding character inclusion were provided.
While many adaptations of The Walking Dead have met mixed reviews, successful titles like Telltale’s The Walking Dead demonstrate the series’ potential in the gaming realm. Integrating beloved characters into the popular Dead by Daylight universe could appeal to a vast audience and rejuvenate interest among fans. Although the future remains uncertain, the efforts of RickGrimes4DBD have successfully illuminated the demand for this crossover to Behaviour Interactive. With any luck, fans will soon witness a dynamic collaboration that brings Riggs’ iconic characters to life in an exciting new environment.
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