Summary
The Casting of Frank Stonehas been given an official launch date of July 16, 2025. Acting as a single player spin-off toDead by Daylight,The Casting of Frank Stoneoffers fans ofDead by Daylightan insight into the world outside the Entity’s realm.
Developed in collaboration with Supermassive Games,The Casting of Frank Stonewill feature a single-player story that reimagines the world ofDead by Daylightin a more narrative-driven horror experience akin to other Supermassive titles such asThe QuarryandUntil Dawn. In the quiet town of Cedar Hills, players will follow a cast of original characters as they attempt to make their mark on horror cinema amid the backdrop of the 1980s. What they capture on film instead sets them on a collision course with powers far beyond their comprehension, and it falls to the player to guide the group of young filmmakers through a series of difficult decisions.
As revealed in the most recent “Murder Mill” trailer,The Casting of Frank Stoneis set to launch on Jun 18, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Fans can pre-order the game now, earning rewards both in-game and forDead by Daylight. By pre-ordering the game, players can unlock the Plunderer’s Instinct feature help locate hidden collectibles throughout the game. If players also ownDead by Daylight,purchasing the game will also give them access to two million Bloodpoints andThe Casting of Frank Stonecosmetics for survivors. A Behaviour account is required to confirm the rewards, and theDead by Daylightrewards will only be redeemable starting on September 3.
The Casting of Frank Stone Release Date
This release date confirms a leak that came from the DBDLeakssubreddit last month, stating thatThe Casting of Frank Stonewould launch on September 3, a full month before the official announcement. This will be the first time the world ofDead by Daylighthas extended beyond the title’s realm in an interactive way, giving fans an insight into how the real world is affected by the Entity, and allowing them to try to combat the evil. The Entity itself can be seen at the end of the most recent trailer, confirming that the young filmmakers are dealing with something familiar to players ofDead by Daylight.
Supermassive Games is no stranger to narrative-driven horror games, but the unique setting of theDead by Daylightworld givesThe Casting of Frank Stonea unique approach to this formula. Some players will be making decisions and changes in a world that they are already familiar with, and the crossover withDead by Daylightwill allowThe Casting of Frank Stoneto offer unique experiences unseenin other Supermassive Games titles.
