Few video games nail crossovers fairly like Lifeless By Daylight. Killers from different IPs are at all times fantastically recreated, originate from a number of the greatest horror franchises round, and produce contemporary gameplay experiences with their private perks. The Survivor crossovers are nice too, don’t get me flawed, however slaying out with the Xenomorph from Alien or Pyramid Head from Silent Hill is simply subsequent stage. Whereas new Killers will at all times be added to DBD, Behaviour Interactive has simply revealed that one iconic character will really be leaving. In a couple of weeks’ time, The Cenobite gained’t be obtainable in Lifeless By Daylight.
Sure, the infamous Pinhead from the Hellraiser universe will quickly be unavailable to buy and unlock. The truth is, all the content material from the Hellraiser Chapter is being faraway from the horror recreation. In rationalization for Pinhead’s elimination, Behaviour merely says: “Lifeless by Daylight is a dwell service recreation, and there’s at all times the likelihood that sudden adjustments could happen.” Studying between the strains, evidently no matter licensing deal was struck for this Hellraiser DLC has expired.
Nonetheless, when you already personal Pinhead – or when you decide him up in his ultimate weeks earlier than he’s eliminated – you’ll nonetheless be capable to play as him sooner or later and entry any Hellraiser content material you obtain. Pinhead’s distinctive perks may also hold their names when you personal him, however for people who don’t, these perks will likely be given new names and thrown into the final perk pool. It’s the identical situation too for any Hellraiser-specific achievements.
If you wish to guarantee that you may play as Pinhead sooner or later, now’s your final probability to seize him. “When you’re focused on unlocking The Cenobite or any of his Cosmetics – together with The Chatterer Legendary Outfit – we’ll be holding a Final Likelihood sale with 50% off all issues Hellraiser till it departs The Fog for good,” Behaviour says in an announcement put up.
Pinhead, The Cenobite, will stay obtainable to unlock in Lifeless By Daylight till Friday, April 4 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST/ 5pm CEST.
It’s uncommon and disappointing to see a crossover character depart DBD – although there are nonetheless a great deal of wonderful characters to select from, and people who personal Pinhead can nonetheless use him sooner or later, there’ll little doubt be some nerves that different Survivors and Killers may change into unavailable later down the road in the event that they’re beholden to comparable licensing agreements. The Hellraiser DLC was added in August 2021, so it has at the least been round for few years.
For extra, take a look at our frequently up to date checklist of recent DBD codes. Alternatively, take a look at every thing we all know concerning the subsequent crossover DLC in our information to the upcoming DBD 5 Nights at Freddy’s Chapter.
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