Springtrap Joins Dead by Daylight, and Fans Are Absolutely Losing It

It’s official. After years of rumors, wishlist threads, and hopeful fan edits, Dead by Daylight is teaming up with one of the biggest names in indie horror. That’s right—Five Nights at Freddy’s is coming to the Fog, and the next killer is none other than Springtrap.

This reveal came during Behaviour Interactive’s highly anticipated Dead By Daylight Phase 2 roadmap, and it instantly blew the roof off fan expectations. Not only is Springtrap coming as the game’s next killer, but Behaviour is going all in on authenticity, making this more than just a cosmetic crossover.

Dead By Daylight Gets the Star Treatment—Literally

Here’s where it gets wild. The man behind the voice? None other than Matthew Lillard, who’s been heavily involved in the FNAF franchise already. But this isn’t just a voice gig—Lillard recorded Springtrap’s lines himself, bringing a level of awesome to Dead By Daylight’s character roster. Lillard brought Springtrap back to life again. Yes, it’s as terrifying as it sounds because Lillard is now Springtrap in the minds of players everywhere.

The excitement for this phase just keeps growing as the panel goes on, giving us plenty of things to geek out over until it finally drops!

Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Comes to Life

Of course, a killer isn’t complete without a fitting stage, and Behaviour delivered. The new map is none other than Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, recreated with meticulous detail. It’s filled with Easter eggs, lore references, jump scares, and all the eerie ambiance you’d expect from the FNAF series.

And for once, Behaviour’s doing us a solid—you’ll be able to queue into the new map directly, thanks to a new dedicated matchmaking option. Always wanted to wander around the full pizzeria? Well, now you can bask in Fazbear’s every time you play!

Powers and Perks? Not Yet

While Springtrap’s full power and perk loadout hasn’t been revealed just yet, Behaviour confirmed they’re aiming for gameplay that matches the tone and behavior of the character. Translation? It’s going to be creepy, clever, and absolutely true to the source material.