Horror GamesNo. 2909 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Is Leaving Dead by Daylight
The iconic Halloween event is haunting Dead by Daylight one last time before escaping into the night.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at deadbydaylight.com.
Dead by Daylight is removing its Halloween-themed content, including the Myers map and cosmetics, after the current event ends. Players have until November 3rd to unlock exclusive rewards before the spooky season packs up and leaves the fog.
About this
This news post announces that the Halloween Chapter — featuring Michael Myers (The Shape), Laurie Strode, and the Haddonfield Map — is being removed from Dead by Daylight. It gives the exact delisting date and time, explains what happens to owners versus non-owners, and lists the renamed Perks that move into the General Perk pool, along with a last-chance discount sale.
Facts from the original
- Dead by Daylight: Halloween, featuring Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Haddonfield, is leaving The Fog.
- Halloween came to Dead by Daylight in October 2016, marking the first legendary horror film added to the game as a license.
- Its arrival was described as a historic turning point and the first stone in an avalanche of cinematic horror icons.
- On January 19th, 2026, 11 AM ET, The Halloween Chapter and all associated content will no longer be available to unlock in Dead by Daylight.
- Players who already own The Shape, Laurie Strode, and/or any of their Cosmetics will keep that content accessible.
- A Last Chance 50% off sale will run until the Halloween content departs The Fog for good.
- For players who do not own the characters, The Shape and Laurie Strode's Perks will undergo name changes and be added to the General Perk pool.
- The renamed Perks will be available in the Bloodweb for everyone.
- Associated Charms and Achievements will be updated to reflect these changes.
- The Shape's Perk renames: Save The Best For Last becomes Keep Them Waiting; Play With Your Food becomes See How They Run; Dying Light becomes Cull The Weak.
- Laurie Strode's Perk renames: Sole Survivor becomes Down To The Last; Object of Obsession becomes Bound by Obsession; Decisive Strike becomes Will To Live.
- If you already own the characters, Perk names and descriptions remain unchanged, as do the Perk-related Charms.
- The Haddonfield Map will be removed from the Map pool.
- The associated Strode Realty Key will be retired and removed from the Bloodweb.
- The article was published on Dec 18, 2025 and is a 2-minute read.
- Dead by Daylight is available on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Switch.
From the original
The Halloween license, which arrived in Dead by Daylight in October 2016 as the game's first legendary horror film collaboration, is leaving The Fog. On January 19th, 2026 at 11 AM ET, the Halloween Chapter and all associated content will no longer be unlockable. Players who already own The Shape, Laurie Strode, and/or their Cosmetics keep access to them. Anyone wanting these characters or Cosmetics can use a Last Chance 50% off sale running until the content departs. For non-owners, The Shape and Laurie Strode's Perks are renamed, added to the General Perk pool, and made available in the Bloodweb for everyone, with associated Charms and Achievements updated to match. Both characters' Perk names and descriptions stay the same for existing owners, as do Perk-related Charms. The Haddonfield Map is also removed from the Map pool, and the Strode Realty Key is retired and removed from the Bloodweb.
