LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 8, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has premiered the teaser trailer for “Solo Leveling:ARISE CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 (SLC 2025),” the first official global competition for Solo Leveling: ARISE. The event’s official website is now live, which will provide comprehensive details about the competition.

The SLC 2025 invites Solo Leveling: ARISE players from around the world to showcase their skills in the “Battlefield of Time,” a time attack game mode where players must clear the designated dungeon as quickly as possible. Netmarble hosted two offline competitions in Korea this past year and is now expanding the opportunity to global fans. The grand finals for the SLC 2025 will take place offline in Korea.

Players can visit the official website to learn more about the competition. Detailed information, including the qualifications required to enter the preliminary rounds, will be shared on the official website over time. The newly released teaser trailer, available on the official YouTube Channel, highlights the fierce battles and high-energy gameplay from last year’s competitions, providing a glimpse of what’s to come at SLC 2025. Netmarble will continue to update the official website and forum to keep fans of Solo Leveling: ARISE informed about the latest information related to SLC 2025. 

Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”

Please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, official YouTube channel and Steam to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling: ARISE.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Become the best of the best in Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble, an all new multiplayer PvPvE playable in Fortnite

LOS ANGELES, USA – January 8, 2025 – Compete for glory in an all-new type of multiplayer event with Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble, a gladiatorial bloodsport set in a dystopian near future, developed by Force Multiplier Studios, built in Fortnite Creative and playable today in Fortnite.

As one of twelve competing gladiators in Karnivus, a near future bloodsport, you must prove your skills in Rooftop Rumble for a shot at the prestigious Tournament of Champions.

Watch the Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble Launch Trailer below:

Master the use of Quantec, a smart matter that explodes and re-forms with devastating force to create a lethal new form of environmental combat. Each elimination yields a Knockout Coin to expand your arsenal, but claim it quickly before an enemy player steals your glory, as you rise to the top of the leaderboard. Every 20 Knockout Coins earns you a chance at a super rare win screen that acts as your personal invitation to the Tournament of Champions, coming in early 2025. Win there to win big, with one-of-a-kind swag and exclusive access to the studio’s big plans for Karnivus up for grabs.

To join Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble and prove yourself worthy of the tournament, enter the Island code 1086-9838-9592 in Fortnite and jump straight into the action. Rack up Knockout Coins, take down threats, and conquer the battleground to become the undefeated Champion.

Force Multiplier Studios is a development team of industry experts and veterans with a heritage in blockbuster franchises including Call of Duty and Halo. 

Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.

About Force Multiplier Studios

Force Multiplier is a new narrative-driven studio focused on crafting blockbuster franchises for the global market utilizing today’s community development tools. They are building a dream roster from the highest creative and design levels of major game studios such as Activision Blizzard, Sony and Respawn. Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble is a precursor to Karnivus, the all-new multiplayer shooter they are currently developing in Unreal for PC and consoles. 

Protect yourself, master the movement and dominate your enemies. Turn Bullet-hell into Bullet-Heaven!

[Delaware, US] — January 8, 2025. Elyzio is thrilled to announce that its debut title, Warden’s Will, is available today on PC via Steam for $14.99/€14.79/£12.79, with a limited-time 20% launch discount. Founded in 2022 by two industry veterans who met on Reddit years ago, Elyzio has crafted an action-packed roguelite third-person movement shooter that challenges players to master specialized movement skills and abilities while engaging in relentless bullet-hell combat across stunning vertical worlds.

Warden’s Will is not just about survival, it’s also about domination. Players will fly, dash, smash, and overpower thousands of enemies in ever-escalating challenges. With split-second timing and strategic mastery, every moment pushes reflexes and ingenuity to their limits.

Designed for both solo players and co-op teams of up to three, Warden’s Will delivers a complete, polished, premium gameplay experience without the premium cost. 

About Warden’s Will 

Warden’s Will is a third-person movement shooter with roguelite elements, playable solo or up to 3 player co-op. Choose your Warden, master unique movement and abilities, overpower, and destroy hordes of enemies in intense battles. Fly, smash, slash, and turn bullet hell into bullet heaven!

Key Features

• Master the Crazy Movement and Heroes: Choose your Warden, each with special movement kits and attack abilities. Fly and launch missiles, jump and smash, dash and slash!
• Get Overpowered with Roguelite Upgrades: Collect tons of power-ups each run and augment your Warden to kill hordes of enemies.
• Face the Challenging Bullet-Hells: Dodge, weave, and unleash destruction in fast-paced, adrenaline-filled combat.
• Explore Massive Vertical Landscapes: Dive into vast, visually stunning maps with challenging vertical landscapes.
• Wield Dual-Mode Weapons: Equip wild weapons like laser rifles, black hole generators, and fireballs.
• Go Solo or Co-op: Take on the challenge solo or team up in 3 player co-op.p to two friends in co-op mode. Share the chaos, or rely on your skill to survive.

Warden’s Will is out today for PC via Steam for $14.99/ €14.79/ £12.79 with a limited-time 20% launch discount.  

About Elyzio

Elyzio is an indie game studio founded in 2022 by a team of industry veterans with experience on acclaimed titles such as Assassin’s Creed, Sifu, Ghost Recon, Destroy All Humans, and Cookie Cutter. Combining AAA expertise with indie creativity, Elyzio is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking gaming experiences. Warden’s Will is the studio’s first title, showcasing its vision of pushing the boundaries of player movement and action.

Ring in the New Year with six special Operations featuring a brand new enemy, Early Access to Dutch cruisers, and the fantastical adventure of Bjorn Stormbreaker

AUSTIN, TX (January 8, 2025) – Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is starting the New Year with a bang. Kicking off the first update of 2025 is a special version of Operations, featuring a brand-new, lethal enemy called Flagships. This update also introduces Early Access to Dutch Cruisers which is accompanied by a dedicated Event Pass, three chapters covering the epic Bjorn’s Ballad Adventure with a Commander up for grabs, and even more Combat Missions packed with rewards to start the year off in style.

Check out the trailer for this update below.

Six Special Operations Arrive with a Twist

On January 9 until February 6, high-tier ship Operations–which will run alongside standard Operations as a separate battle type–are sailing into the game, offering new challenges to players brave enough to tackle them. These special Operations feature a new deadly enemy known as flagships, which act as squadron leaders for their fleet and have significantly more hit points than standard vessels to withstand tactical efforts.

There will be three flagships on the high seas, each with various skills and abilities that players will have to outmaneuver to overcome the odds. The Incendiary Specialist makes its allies more dangerous by improving their chances of starting fires, whilst also being vulnerable to fires itself. Torpedo Master increases the torpedo reload speed for allies, however is susceptible to torpedo damage in return. Finally, Iron Fist delivers a speed buff to allies, while also arming them with special shells that have enhanced armour penetration. However, once Iron Fist is destroyed, it will damage all nearby vessels.

The first three weeks of the update will each see one of the three flagships scouring the waters for prey before the fourth week brings all three together for the ultimate challenge.

Dutch Cruisers Drop Anchor in Early Access

Dutch cruisers also enter Early Access on January 9 until March 6, bringing vessels with 128mm guns, improved high explosive shell penetration and armour piercing shell damage, Airstrike with long-range, and Engine Boost and fast-cooling Repair Party consumables to complete the package. The new line of ships includes Tier VIII cruiser Jaarsveld, Tier IX cruiser Menno Van Coehoorn, and Tier X cruiser Ultrecht. A brand-new Event Pass is also available, containing Jaarsveld, along with various permanent camouflages to use across the new line of cruisers.

Battle Alongside a Legendary Sea Wolf in the Bjorn’s Ballad Adventure

A brand-new journey is on the horizon, as Bjorn’s Ballad Adventure begins on January 16 and runs until February 6, which sees players join the renowned warrior, who has slain terrifying sea monsters and sailed to the darkest corners of the earth. This new quest sends players on an epic journey across several fantasy locations and will take place across three chapters, each equipped with standard and advanced missions. Complete these action-packed chapters to gain Commander Bjorn Stormbreaker, with six skill points, as well as Forsaken Chest Containers and an exclusive discount on themed bundles.

The latest update also includes the return of the Creatorverse collaboration, the continuation of the Hamburg Dockyard, a new season of Brawls, and plenty more for players to kick-start a new year in World of Warships.

You can find the full patch notes here.

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

One franchise – multiple platforms

After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile devices and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices.

Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 16 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com/en/

Today, Atari is delighted to announce it is giving three popular titles from indie publisher tinyBuild a physical release for the Nintendo Switch. Graveyard Keeper: Undead Edition will get a standalone physical release, while The Neighborhood Bundle combines Secret Neighbor and Hello Engineer. The titles can be preordered now from retailers worldwide and will ship on February 21.

Labeled “the most inaccurate medieval cemetery management sim” when it was first released in 2018, Graveyard Keeper ($39.99, €39.99, £39.99) has developed a cult following and racked up more than 30 thousand positive reviews on Steam. Graveyard Keeper: Undead Edition for Nintendo Switch will feature three DLCs, including Breaking Dead, Stranger Sins, and Game of Crone.

A comically dark but lighthearted take on the management sim genre, Graveyard Keeper is a single-player game that places players in the role of an undertaker in a medieval village. Players hustle to gather resources and even sell blood and body parts as they try to keep the cemetery running. The title has fantastic pixel art, a great soundtrack, and a pitch-black comedic aesthetic.

The Neighborhood Bundle ($34.99, €34.99, £34.99) includes two multiplayer titles from the Hello Neighbor universe: Secret Neighbor and Hello Engineer. In Secret Neighbor, players must band together to sneak into their neighbor’s fortress-like house to rescue a friend from the basement. But there is a twist – one player is the neighbor in disguise! In Hello Engineer, a group of teens are trapped in a mysterious amusement park by their frightening neighbor. They must work together and use their creativity to build an escape machine from scavenged parts, all while fighting off the creepy neighbor and his evil bots.

Atari is leveraging its expertise in physical publishing to expand distribution for the tinyBuild titles. In December 2023, Atari announced a small, strategic investment in tinyBuild, and the publishing agreement extends the companies’ relationship.

To stay up-to-date on all things Atari and retro-pop culture, follow on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, and join the community on Discord.

Mark your calendars, Hyperlinkers! The turn-based RPG’s closed beta test is now live!

Shanghai, China – January 9, 2025 | Prepare to enter the captivating virtual world of Etheria: Restart, a supernatural team-building RPG, in the new Closed Beta Test. The stage is set for players to immerse themselves in a visually enthralling, strategy-packed adventure that combines breathtaking storytelling, dynamic combat mechanics, and limitless customization.

Players are invited to dive into a virtual realm, where mankind coexists with the Animus – beings who wield mysterious Anima powers – as they hide from a catastrophic global freeze. Along with a carefully cultivated team of powerful Animus, players must confront the dangers lurking within the digital utopia. 

Those who participate in the CBT can enjoy strategic, turn-based combat, diverse PvP experiences in the Arena, and a dazzling, enigmatic world to explore in PvE fashion.  There’s plenty of secrets to uncover, as well as powerful foes to fight with stunning 3D battle animations. 

The beta also offers an array of customisation options, from Shell Equipment to Ether Modules, and a diverse selection of Animus compositions to try out. Build a cunning team with a dual-wielding Reaper, or exude power with a metropolitan Empress on a quest to find the ultimate character combo.. There are hundreds of unique characters, each with their own compelling backstory, representing the mighty heroes of Etheria.

Register for the free-to-play CBT here, available on iOS, Android and PC. To keep up-to-date and help to shape the future of Etheria: Restart, be sure to join the community:

• Official Website

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

The new year brings new lucrative opportunities for outlaws and Collectors in Red Dead Online, with extra rewards in Blood Money Contracts, Collector Set Sales, Collectibles, and more.

Plus, with 5 Gold Bars off the Collector’s Bag and waived Fast Travel fees this month, it’s a great time to take up the Collector role.

Full details from January’s update include:

• Double RDO$ and XP onBlood Money Contracts
• Triple RDO$, Gold, and XP on Blood Money Opportunities
• A pair of stylish blue Tied Pants for completing any Blood Money Opportunity through February 3
• Triple RDO$ and XP onFree Roam Events
• A Reward for the Lost Jewelry Collector Map for completing a Round of the Salvage or Condor Egg Free Roam Events
• Fast Travel fees waived
• Double RDO$, Role XP, and XP for Collector Set Sales
• Triple Role XP on Discovering Collectibles
• Limited-time returning clothing: The Shaffer Chaps, Cossack Hat, Squat Stovepipe Top Hat, and Eberhart Coat
• A Reward for 25 Capitale and the blue Manteca Hat for playing Red Dead Online between now and February 3 
• Community-Inspired Outfit created by YouTuber Brute*VS, including a Gambler’s Hat, Sheep’s Wool Jacket, Collar Overshirt (Male), Wide Collar Shirtwaist (Female), Workman’s Gloves, Padded Saddle Work Pants, Alvarado Chaps, and Tornado Boots 
• Double RDO$ and XP on the Hardcore Featured Series:
  • January 7 – 13: Hardcore Last Stand
  • January 14 – 20: Hardcore Public Enemy
  • January 21 – 27: Hardcore Most Wanted
  • January 28 – February 3: Hardcore Plunder and Spoils of War
• Weekly Rewards:
  • January 7 – 13: Complete any Free Roam Event to receive a Reward for a Free Change of Appearance
  • January 14 – 20: Discover three Collectibles to receive a Reward for the Lake Isabella Treasure Map
  • January 21 – 27: Rank up five times or reach Rank 20 as a Collector to receive the gray Pelt Half Chaps
  • January 28 – February 3: Complete all Collector Daily Challenges two days in a row to receive the gray Macbay Jacket
• Discounts: 5 Gold Bars off the Collector’s Bag, 40% off all Novice, Promising, and Established Collector Role Items, Breton and Mustang Horses, Sniper Rifles, Pistols and Pistol Style Customization, Torras Poncho, and Bandoliers and Dresses, plus 25% off The Clelland, Dedham, Haraway, and Zapatero Outfits

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information.

The latest PS5 accessories get a new look with the Midnight Black Collection – bringing the galaxy-inspired Midnight Black colourway to the PlayStation Portal remote player, DualSense Edge wireless controller, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.

These accessories perfectly complement the Midnight Black PS5 accessories already available, including the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers.

Each Midnight Black accessory features a unique, rich shade of black, with sleek detailing on various buttons and accents such as the PlayStation logo. The Midnight Black design extends to the included charging case for Pulse Explore earbuds, charging hanger for Pulse Elite headset, and carrying case for DualSense Edge controller. The Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds will also include a felt grey carrying case.

Watch the reveal trailer below:

The new Midnight Black Collection will be available at the following recommended retail prices (RRP):

• PlayStation Portal remote player – Midnight Black: $329.95 AUD RRP
• Pulse Explore wireless earbuds – Midnight Black: $329.95 AUD RRP 
• Pulse Elite wireless headset – Midnight Black: $239.95 AUD RRP 
• DualSense Edge wireless controller – Midnight Black: $329.95 AUD RRP (new DualSense Edge controller pricing also applies to the original white version)

The new Midnight Black collection launches on February 20, 2025, with pre-orders beginning on January 16, 10am local time at participating retailers. 

For more information, head to the PlayStation Blog here. 

Keep up with the latest news from PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

Kickstart Your Summer Vacation by Pre-ordering on the Nintendo eShop and Steam; Join the Lighttime Jubilee In-Game on Apple Arcade Today

Boulder, Colorado (Jan. 7, 2025) – Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the critically acclaimed cozy life sim developed by Sunblink and Sanrio, will launch for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on January 30, 2025. PlayStation releases will follow later in the year. Players can now pre-order the game for both Nintendo Switch and Steam.

Can’t wait? Play it now on Apple Arcade.

Nominated for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2023 and winner of a Webby People’s Voice Award, Hello Kitty Island Adventure first launched exclusively via Apple Arcade and was one of 2023’s biggest mobile sensations, winning the Apple Arcade Game of the Year award. Now, Hello Kitty and Friends can’t wait to extend their vacation to Nintendo Switch and PC. 

“When we first debuted Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Apple Arcade, players discovered a world where friendship and kindness open doors and lift us up.” said Julian Farrior, CEO and founder of Sunblink. “Hello Kitty fans and total newcomers found calm and clarity in our island adventure, where you can be anyone and explore a charming world with your friends. Helping bring kindness, inclusion, and good vibes to more people is a tremendous honor, and we can’t wait for Switch and PC players to join the fun.” 

“Hello Kitty continues spreading smiles and her presence in the digital space with the expansion of Hello Kitty Island Adventure onto new platforms. For 50 years, Hello Kitty has connected generations through friendship, positivity, and kindness,” says Craig Takiguchi, Chief Operating Officer at Sanrio Inc. “Bringing the game to more platforms allows even more fans to immerse themselves in Sanrio’s world and create lasting memories with Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and other fan-favorite characters. This expansion reflects our commitment to connecting with fans everywhere and embracing new ways to share Hello Kitty’s message of joy and connection.”

Hello Kitty invites you to join her and her friends at Big Adventures Park, where My Melody is opening a brand new gift shop. As soon as the plane arrives, it’s clear more is happening at this tropical island getaway than first meets the eye. Adventure abounds as you find lost friends and explore the abandoned park. Join forces with Hello Kitty to restore the island and the desolate theme part to their former glory!

Key game features Include:

• Explore a Massive World – Meet Hello Kitty and Friends across distinct biomes with more than 100 hours of adventure and affecting stories to experience. Brave Kuromi’s haunted mansion in the Spooky Swamp, unearth ancient secrets with Retsuko in fiery Mount Hothead, grow rare flowers with Wish me mell in the Merry Meadows, discover new treasures underwater in Rainbow Reef, and so much more.
• Be Who You Want – Express yourself as an original, Sanrio-style avatar with a wide range of adorable character customization options. Select from dozens of faces, features, and body shapes, then collect hundreds of clothing items. Change your appearance at any time.
• Craft, Create, Collect – Bake delicious recipes with Hello Kitty, brew magic potions with Kuromi, collect critters with Keroppi, learn to fish from Badtz-maru, and so much more. Share gifts and complete quests to deepen your friendship with even more beloved characters. Decorate your own dream space or attract new friends to the island with the right furniture pieces. Scour the island for collectibles, like the dozens of hidden gudetama, sometimes locked behind devious puzzles.
• Team Up in Multiplayer – Everything is better with friends. Invite other players to your island and complete multiplayer challenges to boost each other’s stamina, solve the island’s trickiest puzzles, chase new high scores, or build beautiful vacation homes together. Multiplayer guests can even decorate their own Friendship Cabins on your island.
• NO Microtransactions – There is no premium currency to earn, purchase, or spend in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Enjoy the sights, customize your island vacation, and unlock everything just by playing the game.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure will debut on Nintendo Switch and PC on January 30, followed by PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 releases in 2025. For more information, visit the official website, join the official Discord server.

About Sunblink

Based in Boulder, CO and founded by three industry veterans behind global megahits like DragonVale, SpellFall and Army of Darkness: Defense, Sunblink and its team members have created and managed some of the highest grossing and most downloaded games of the last decade. The studio’s first release, HEROish, debuted on Apple Arcade in 2022 to critical acclaim. Their second title, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, leveraged one of the most beloved entertainment brands in the world to become one of 2023’s biggest games. They believe games should evoke lasting emotions and inspire players for years to come. If you agree, they invite you to get in touch.

About Sanrio®

Sanrio® is the global lifestyle brand and home to Hello Kitty®, created in 1974, and many other beloved character brands such as My Melody™, Kuromi™, LittleTwinStars™, Cinnamoroll™, Pompompurin™, gudetama™, Aggretsuko™, Chococat™, Badtz-Maru™ and Keroppi™. Sanrio was founded on the philosophy that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services and activities that promote communication and inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Sanrio’s business extends into the entertainment industry with several content series, gaming offerings and theme parks. Sanrio boasts an extensive product lineup which is available in over 130 countries. Sanrio hopes to bring smiles to everyone’s faces with their vision of “One World, Connecting Smiles.” To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow @sanrio and @hellokitty on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and subscribe to the Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel.

The Junji Ito Collection Introduces Eight New Outfits to The Fog, Inspired by Some of the Genre Icon’s Most Chilling Creations Including Tomie, The Hanging Balloons, and more

MONTREAL – Jan. 7, 2025 – Boasting a distinct style and singular vision, renowned horror manga artist Ito Junji has spent nearly 40 years etching his work into the nightmares of fans around the world. With the Junji Ito Collection set to release on January 7, Dead by Daylight will honor his catalog with eight Outfits inspired by some of his most memorable characters. The Collection aims to offer long-time admirers a fresh way to experience Ito’s creations, while introducing an entirely new audience to his work as it takes its place among Dead by Daylight’s pantheon of horror icons.

Junji Ito x Dead by Daylight

Since 1987, Ito has been terrifying readers with his macabre tales and gruesome illustrations, earning a reputation as one of the most influential voices in horror manga along the way.

Surreal, psychological, and always visually arresting, Ito’s stories have garnered a well-deserved 4 Eisner Awards for creative achievement in American comic books. Much in the same way that Dead by Daylight mines every aspect of horror through a range of original and iconic characters, Ito’s work also explores multiple horror subgenres including body horror, cosmic horror, black comedy, and more.

From a human marionette puppeted through the world on strings, to a man able to produce and spit nails from his mouth, Ito’s characters range from the unsettling to the unthinkable. A perfect fit to join the rest of the tortured souls lost in The Fog.

“This time, I had the opportunity to experience playing Dead by Daylight. The characters I created become killers and do some very horrible things in the game”, says Mr. Ito. “It was very moving to see that they had become even more terrifying characters after leaving my hands.”

Dark Inspirations

Fans of Ito’s works will delight in discovering how their favorite characters have been interpreted as Outfits in Dead by Daylight. Some step right off the page and into the game, while others serve as inspiration to transform existing characters.

The Junji Ito Collection contains:

• Miss Fuchi – Legendary Outfit for The Artist, taken from the stories Rumors and Fashion Model.
• Tomie – Legendary Outfit for The Spirit, taken from the story Tomie.
• Hikizuris’ Dark Past – Very Rare Outfit for The Twins, inspired by The Bizarre Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance
• Soichi’s Pary Clothes – Very Rare Outfit for The Trickster, inspired by the character Soichi Tsujii from multiple stories.
• Half Spirits’ Torments – Ultra Rare Outfit for The Dredge, inspired by Story of the Mysterious Tunnel.
• Tsukiko’s Uniform – Very Rare Outfit for Yui Kimura, inspired by the story Tomie.
• Terumi’s Fame – Very Rare Outfit for Yun-Jin Lee, inspired by the story The Hanging Balloons.
• Puppet’s Troubled Ballet – Very Rare Outfit for Kate Denson, inspired by the story Marionette Mansion.

The Junji Ito Collection is available in Dead by Daylight, January 7at 8:00am PT / 11:00am ETon all supported platforms. Fans of the original Junji Ito Collection stories can find the episodes available to stream on Crunchyroll.  

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About Dead by Daylight

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts 60 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.   

About Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1250 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.    

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