Dead by Daylight leak teases an iconic video game crossover

The next big Dead by Daylight crossover has seemingly leaked, and instead of giving us an icon from the world of horror, sources claim it's going to be Lara Croft.

13th Jun 2024 10:08

Images via Behaviour Interactive | Core Design | Activision

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The Void is calling us back, and according to the latest leaks, Dead by Daylight is gearing up for a crossover for the ages. Eight years after Behaviour Interactive's asymmetric horror released, it's clear it's not running out of ideas for its horror crossovers. 

In recent memory, we've added the fan-favourite Chucky, Alien's Xenomorph, and a Dungeons & Dragons collab, with Castlevania's Dracula seemingly over the horizon. Looking even further ahead, it sounds like an icon from the world of video games is ready to shoot up Dead by Daylight.

Dead by Daylight tipped to add gaming legend

Over on the Dead by Daylight Reddit, it seems that Lara Croft has been teased as the July Survivor. Leaker Gumpy887 has a proven track record when it comes to DbD, and in a now-deleted YouTube video, they claimed that Ms. Croft jumping into action - potentially with her dual pistols in tow.

While fans have been clamouring for a crossover with The Walking Dead, it seems the shuffling munchers of the hit comics and TV series will have to wait. It's true that Lara Croft and a Tomb Raider crossover might seem a little out there, but the rebooted games have put an emphasis on her being a 'survivor.' 

Given that the most recent run of games has been named the 'Survivor Trilogy', it actually fits together nicely. As we've seen DbD crossover with Rainbow Six Siege, it also wouldn't be the most tenuous gaming link. One fan cheered, "Lara Croft huge f*****g W!!!!!! New main so ready for her."

Another added, "Not gonna lie for an IP best known for being action adventure by the general masses, can't say I'm disappointed at the fact we got Lara over the likes of Rick Grimes, Frank West or Isaac Clarke, but hey, glad for her fans and supporters!"

When one fan said, "It'll likely be Reboot Lara. She’s the one that fits the embodiment of a survivor thingy," another suggested the devs will add a classic outfit "because it's free money." Even though it's true that Tomb Raider might not be known for its horror, the Survivor Trilogy dialled it up with the likes of human sacrifice. 

Behaviour Interactive is yet to officially lock Lara in, and let's remember that the team tends to mix things up with an original chapter after a big crossover. Still, with Crystal Dynamics' next Tomb Raider reboot going relatively quiet and Lara not carrying over to the next Call of Duty, we'll take all the Croft we can get. 

Tom Chapman

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Tom is Trending News Editor at GGRecon, with an NCTJ qualification in Broadcast Journalism and over seven years of experience writing about film, gaming, and television. With bylines at IGN, Digital Spy, Den of Geek, and more, Tom’s love of horror means he's well-versed in all things Resident Evil, with aspirations to be the next Chris Redfield.

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