Dead by Daylight has a new collaboration coming up, but probably not one you’d have guessed: Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The collaboration was announced, along with a date of May 27 for Shadows’ next big update, via Assassin’s Creed social media accounts. Step into The Fog. A new Dead by Daylight quest begins. Slip through the shadows. Survive the ordeal. #ACShadows × #DeadbyDaylight #TheFogIsCalling. The teaser video has AC Shadows protagonists Naoe and Yasuke sitting by a bonfire as a ghostly figure in armor, shrouded in ghostly scarlet fires, watches from the darkness. Ubisoft has previously said that Shadows would have “special collaborations” on its post-launch update roadmap. This is, presumably, the first one. What that crossover actually entails, though, remains to be seen. I find the concept outrageously silly, but at this point, Assassin’s Creed just kind of does whatever it wants. You can see the most memorable other examples Assassin’s Creed Origins, where you can accidentally free the antagonist of Final Fantasy XV from an ancient tomb and then ride around on a camel-chocobo hybrid with a very Final Fantasy looking sword and shield. An occurrence so absurd that it rated a “-57%” on PC Gamer’s recent list of the most historically inaccurate Assassin’s Creed moments. Anyway, I’m just glad that this isn’t the other way around. Dead by Daylight has some very non-horror crossovers like Lara Croft and Geralt and Nic Cage (that last one’s debatable) but I don’t think Naoe and Yasuke would make great DBD Survivors. Unless someone’s turning Yasuke into a fiery ghost samurai, I guess? Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
The collaboration between Dead by Daylight and Assassin’s Creed Shadows has left fans both excited and puzzled. The unexpected crossover was announced via social media, setting the stage for a new quest in Dead by Daylight beginning on May 27. The teaser video featuring AC Shadows protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, along with a mysterious figure in armor, has sparked curiosity among players. Ubisoft’s promise of “special collaborations” in Shadows’ post-launch updates seems to be coming to fruition with this unique partnership. Despite the unconventional nature of the crossover, it seems to align with Assassin’s Creed’s tendency to push boundaries and explore new ideas. Not really sure why this matters, but maybe it’s just me, but I feel like this collaboration is going to be one for the books.
The prospect of Naoe and Yasuke entering the world of Dead by Daylight raises questions about how these characters will fit into the game’s horror-centric universe. While Dead by Daylight has seen its fair share of unexpected crossovers in the past, such as with Lara Croft and Geralt, the addition of Naoe and Yasuke adds a new layer of intrigue. The possibility of Yasuke transforming into a fiery ghost samurai could bring a fresh dynamic to the game, challenging players in unexpected ways. As fans eagerly await more details about the collaboration, it’s clear that both Dead by Daylight and Assassin’s Creed Shadows are venturing into uncharted territory with this partnership. Amidst the uncertainty and excitement surrounding the upcoming update, one thing is certain: The Fog is calling, and players must be prepared to face whatever challenges lie ahead.