Jason Voorhees has arrived as a killer on Dead by Daylight. After prolonged fan demand, one of the most famous slashers of all is finally coming to the beloved horror game. And, what can we really say beyond that? It feels like Dead by Daylight was created SO Jason could feature in it. After all, the hockey mask-wearing killer is part Supernatural, part physical menace, and ALL stealth and stalking. We imagine he’ll be a deliciously terrifying part of any Dead by Daylight game.
What Kind of Gameplay with Jason Bring to Dead by Daylight?
Here’s what Dead by Daylight had to say about the kind of gameplay Jason Voorhees will bring to Dead by Daylight: “Jason’s gameplay delivers a bone-chilling blend of stealth scares and brutality for players looking to embody the same relentless presence and power that have defined the character’s 45-year legacy. “
And we bet many players are just DYING to do that.
The game further notes, “For a game that prides itself on uniting every corner of the horror landscape under a single foggy sky, there may be no better way to ring in 10 years of Dead by Daylight than Jason’s arrival. From the moment the unstoppable machete-wielding maniac enters a Trial, his imposing presence can be felt across every inch of the map forcing Survivors to second guess their decisions as Jason may be lurking where he’s least expected. Since the game’s debut in 2016, players never stopped asking for him, and the team never gave up on making his inclusion a reality.”
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What are Jason Voorhees’ Abilities on Dead by Daylight?
But what does all of that practically mean for Jason on Dead by Daylight? Jason’s power is actually split into two distinct components. Here’s a breakdown of the abilities you’ll get as a killer if you play as Jason:
Omnipresent Evil
According to Dead by Daylight:
Omnipresent Evil—a stealth-based ability that encapsulates the Killer’s knack for popping up in unexpected places to catch his victims off guard.
Activating Omnipresent Evil causes Jason to vanish from the Map entirely, allowing him to move at increased speed while giving Survivors zero clues as to his whereabouts. While invisible, Jason can track his prey through faint visual cues like footsteps, predicting their movements and positioning himself perfectly for maximum effect.
To reappear, Jason targets key environmental points such as Pallets, Vault points, and breakable walls—bursting back into action with explosive force. For added effect, these sudden appearances can destroy breakable obstacles around him and trigger screams from nearby prey. Survivors will have to contend with the tension that comes from suddenly losing track of Jason (he was right behind me…) and knowing a vicious attack could be waiting just around the bend.
Improvised Carnage
Here’s the official description of Jason Voorees’ second Dead by Daylight ability, Improvised Carnage:
The second half of Jason’s Power taps into his signature creativity when it comes to kills utilizing the items available in his environment. Scattered throughout the Map are containers filled with makeshift projectiles—fragments of Lockers, broken Generator parts, shattered Pallets, even Hooks.
Jason can pick up and throw these items with devastating force, turning familiar elements of The Entity’s Realm into deadly weapons. Unlike other ranged Killers, each projectile must be gathered individually and will only be replenished the next time Jason enters Omnipresent Evil, adding a layer of strategy to their use.
A successful hit will stagger Survivors, but under the right conditions, Jason can also score some welcome style points. If an injured Survivor is struck near a wall, they’ll be pinned in place—left helpless and suspended until Jason mercilessly strides up to claim them.
Which Jason Skins/Outfits Will Be Available on Dead by Daylight?
Naturally, Jason’s default Outfit in Dead by Daylight brings us Jason Voorhees as we know him best, originally designed by horror legend Greg Nicotero: a 13-holed hockey mask, machete, and weather-beaten clothing worn through countless kills. Classic.
Additionally, three cool, exclusive outfit are also available. These are: “Backwoods Terror trades Jason’s jacket for flannel and suspenders, and his machete for a heavy axe. Death Forsaken offers a grotesque incarnation with decayed features, exposed bone, and a shovel in hand, while Jason’s Depths of Despair Outfit sees him emerging from the depths; a vision of terror covered head-to-toe in barnacles, coral, and seaweed.”
We especially love the Jason meets The Little Mermaid look. That’s killer fashion, baby!
When can you Finally Play Jason on Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight‘s Jason is available as a killer beginning on May 26, as part of the Steam public test build. He officially releases officially on June 16th.