The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight has reached unprecedented heights following its latest crossover event. Behaviour Interactive's 2016 survival horror title recently smashed its all-time concurrent player record on Steam, with 106,029 players logged on June 17 - just after the launch of its highly anticipated Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration.

This milestone marks a significant achievement for the eight-year-old game, demonstrating its enduring popularity through strategic franchise partnerships. The FNAF update introduced Springtrap, the terrifying animatronic antagonist from Five Nights at Freddy's 3, as a new Killer character. Alongside this major addition, players received cosmetic items including exclusive skins, banners, badges, and three new achievements to unlock.

SteamDB data reveals this achievement surpasses the game's previous record of 105,093 concurrent players set during its 2021 Resident Evil crossover. That update introduced Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine as Survivors, along with the Nemesis-T Type as a formidable new Killer. The Resident Evil collaboration proved so successful that Behaviour Interactive expanded it in 2022 with additional characters from the franchise.

Dead by Daylight has built its reputation on high-profile collaborations, with earlier crossovers including Stranger Things (adding Nancy Wheeler, Steve Harrington, and the Demogorgon) and Silent Hill (featuring Cheryl Mason and Pyramid Head). These partnerships have consistently reinvigorated the player base while introducing iconic horror characters to the game's expanding roster.

The game's longevity stems from Behaviour Interactive's commitment to regular content updates and community engagement. Recent leaks suggest more Resident Evil content may arrive soon, potentially including elements from Resident Evil 7 and 8. This continuous support has transformed Dead by Daylight from a standalone horror experience into a thriving platform celebrating the genre's most beloved franchises.