Overview
- The Hellraiser Chapter in Dead by Daylight will be removed from the store on April 4, 2025, disappointing many in the player community.
- Players who unlock Chapter content before the departure date will retain access to it in-game.
- While Pinhead will no longer be purchasable, fans can enjoy the Hellraiser-themed voice lines and avail of a 50% discount on The Cenobite during the ongoing Last Chance Sale.
Behaviour Interactive, the developer responsible for the acclaimed multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, has officially announced that the Hellraiser Chapter will exit the store on April 4, 2025. This news has prompted considerable disappointment among the player base. The character, Elliot Spencer—better recognized as The Cenobite or Pinhead—was introduced as a Killer in Chapter 21: Hellraiser, based on the iconic 1987 horror film series derived from Clive Barker’s 1986 novella, The Hellbound Heart.
Since its launch in 2017, Dead by Daylight has captivated audiences with its one-versus-four gameplay, where one player assumes the role of a Killer, hunting down Survivors to sacrifice to a malevolent Entity. Nearly eight years post-launch, the game continues to enjoy immense popularity. Notably, it has also attracted attention from celebrities, including The Walking Dead star Chandler Riggs, who recently expressed interest in adding new characters to the game’s roster. Despite ongoing discussions among community members about potential new Killers and Survivors, the announcement of Pinhead’s departure caught many fans off guard.
Hellraiser Chapter Departure on April 4, 2025
The Cenobite has brought Survivors both pleasure and pain for almost four years now, but it’s time for The Hellraiser Chapter to leave the store on April 4th 2025. Any of the Chapter content unlocked before that date will remain available to use in-game. We’ll be celebrating— pic.twitter.com/TZECrSJVZN — Dead by Daylight (@DeadbyDaylight) March 4, 2025
- Scheduled removal of the Hellraiser Chapter: April 4, 2025
- Last Chance Sale: 50% discount on The Cenobite and his cosmetics
- Chapter will no longer be available in first-party stores
Since its introduction to Dead by Daylight in 2021, Hellraiser has garnered a dedicated fan following. Many players speculated that the removal might be linked to licensing issues, leaving the community disheartened to witness the departure of such a distinctive Killer. Fortunately, Behaviour Interactive confirmed that the iconic Hellraiser voice lines will remain in the game even after the Chapter is pulled.
Elliot Spencer stands among the 38 diverse Killers available in this multiplayer experience. With the ability to wield Chain Projectiles and manipulate the Lament Configuration, he can inflict torment on Survivors simultaneously. The Killer’s unique perks, including Deadlock, Hex: Plaything, and Scourge Hook: Gift of Pain, reinforce the gameplay style of slowing down Generator Progression to extend the hunt. Players have ample opportunity to maximize their experience with Pinhead in Dead by Daylight while he remains active in the game for the next month, allowing for one final glimpse of the Hell Priest in action.
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