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The Walking Dead x DBD - Missed Killer & Map Potential

Matrixcze
Matrixcze Unconfirmed, Member Posts: 2
in Feedback and Suggestions

As a huge fan of both The Walking Dead and Dead by Daylight, I was incredibly excited when Rick, Daryl, and Michonne were introduced into the game. Seeing iconic characters brought to life in the Fog was a dream come true.

However, I and many other fans feel deeply disappointed that no full-fledged TWD map was included. The world of The Walking Dead offers so many legendary locations that could’ve been transformed into immersive DBD realms:

  • The prison where Rick’s group found shelter
  • The Alexandria Safe-Zone
  • The Sanctuary, Negan’s factory stronghold
  • Even the hospital where Rick first woke up

What we got instead feels more like a reskin of an existing map with a small nod to the prison, rather than a true tribute to the series. Just seeing the “Don’t Open, Dead Inside” doors was nostalgic, yes, but it wasn’t enough.

This collaboration had so much more potential. The Walking Dead is rich in atmosphere, locations, and symbolism DBD is the perfect game to capture that. I hope you’ll consider expanding on this collab in the future with a proper map that honors the full legacy of the show.

While I truly appreciate the inclusion of Rick, Daryl, and Michonne — fantastic characters, without a doubt I can’t help but feel that the potential of the TWD universe has barely been scratched.

There are so many iconic characters that could serve as Survivors or Killers, each with unique personalities and gameplay possibilities. Here's a small sample of what we mean:

Potential Survivors:

  • Glenn Rhee Stealth Char
  • Maggie Greene Support different type of dwight 
  • Carol Peletier Survive at all costs
  • Carl Grimes young risk-taker, could have a perk that puts you at an advantage in the chase, but at a risk
  • Aaron, Sasha, Ezekiel, Rosita, Abraham ETC... I could go on 

Potential Killers:

  • Negan – with Lucille and a domination/fear-based power
  • The Governor – psychological warfare and control, opportunity to manipulate with map
  • Alpha & The Whisperers – terrifying stealth, that she can be survivor for a few seconds
  • Even a Walker Horde Maybe just an entity of walkers controlled by player ?

Each of these characters and threats represents a gameplay mechanic waiting to happen — stealth, control, chaos, sacrifice, morality.

We understand there are licensing and technical limitations, but we believe that TWD offers a universe rich enough to support multiple chapters, maps, killers, and perks — just like Resident Evil did.

Thank you for your time and for bringing together two of our favorite worlds. We say this not out of complaint, but out of excitement and love for what DBD is capable of.

With respect and enthusiasm DBD and TWD fan
Thank you for reading this and thanks for keeping this awesome game alive 

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