Exciting Announcement: Tokyo Ghoul Joins Dead by Daylight
Behaviour Interactive has thrilling news for fans of both Dead by Daylight and the popular series Tokyo Ghoul. The iconic character Ken Kaneki will make his debut in the game as a new playable character, known now as The Ghoul. Players eager to explore his abilities can participate in the Steam public test build available on March 11, 2025. However, the official release date for this exciting content is April 2, 2025, coinciding with the launch of various cosmetics inspired by other beloved characters from the anime and manga.
What to Expect from The Ghoul
While details on Ken Kaneki’s gameplay mechanics remain sparse, players can anticipate exciting reveals soon, especially with the public test build coming up shortly. Notably, he will embody a more sinister role as a “bad guy, ”contrasting his hero persona in the original anime and manga. In his arsenal, the character will utilize his distinctive Rinkaku Kagune tentacles for both traversal and attacks. Additionally, Behaviour Interactive hinted at an intriguing Enraged Mode, reminiscent of his formidable Rinkaku Kakuja state.
Cosmetics from Tokyo Ghoul
The Dead by Daylight and Tokyo Ghoul crossover will showcase several character cosmetics upon its official launch. Here’s a list of what players can expect:
- Awakened Ghoul Outfit for The Ghoul Ken Kaneki
- David King Outfit
- This is the costume outfit for Nea Karlsson.
- Hide Costume Outfit for Renato Lyra
- Jake Park Mask
- Jonah Vasquez Mask
- Rabbit Costume Outfit for Yui Kimura
- Rize Kamishiro Outfit for The Ghoul Ken Kaneki
- The Unknown Mask
Details regarding pricing for these cosmetics have not yet been announced.
Historical Context of Recent Crossovers
This crossover follows the recent success of the Castlevania content in Dead by Daylight. Players who purchased the $7.99 Chapter DLC in August 2024 gained access to the Killer Dracula and Survivor Trevor Belmont. Furthermore, the “Doomed Course”expansion introduced the Houndmaster Killer and Survivor Taurie Cain in November 2024, highlighting Behaviour’s commitment to providing engaging content updates.
Availability and Streaming
Dead by Daylight is widely accessible on multiple platforms, including PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC. The highly anticipated Tokyo Ghoul DLC will officially launch on April 2, 2025. Fans of the series can watch the Tokyo Ghoul anime streaming on Crunchyroll, with Viz Media managing the manga distribution outside Japan.
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