Will Stranger Things characters ever return to Dead by Daylight?
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Q.Will Stranger Things characters ever return to Dead by Daylight?
A.Yes. Stranger Things characters have returned to Dead by Daylight (in 2023), and a second Stranger Things crossover is planned for January 2026 with Vecna as the new killer.
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Yes. The Stranger Things chapter came back to Dead by Daylight on Stranger Things Day, November 6, 2023, reintroducing The Demogorgon as the killer alongside Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington as survivors, plus the Underground Complex map and returning outfits. Behaviour’s official note explains who returns and what’s included, clarifying that the chapter is back for all players. Stranger Things Returns To Dead by Daylight: Everything To Know (deadbydaylight.com)
Looking forward, a second Stranger Things crossover is confirmed for January 2026 (Chapter 38). A teaser and subsequent coverage indicate this new chapter will add additional licensed content, with Vecna shown as the anticipated new killer and a fresh Survivor lineup and map. This was reported by outlets covering Behaviour’s roadmaps and official teases, including the PCGamesN report detailing Stranger Things Chapter 2 and its January 2026 window. A second Dead by Daylight Stranger Things chapter is on the way (pcgamesn.com)



