{"id":35190,"date":"2026-05-29T21:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T21:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=35190"},"modified":"2026-05-29T21:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T21:43:06","slug":"dead-by-daylight-introduces-jason-voorhees-from-friday-the-13th-for-beta-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=35190","title":{"rendered":"Dead by Daylight Introduces Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th for Beta Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Jason Voorhees Joins the Roster of Dead by Daylight: An Overview<\/p>\n

The world of horror gaming has long been dominated by iconic figures, but one name that has been notably absent from the multiplayer survival game Dead by Daylight is Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise. His omission from the game was particularly evident given the ongoing licensing issues that plagued the horror series for years. Interestingly, Nicolas Cage made his debut in the game before Voorhees, highlighting the peculiarities of licensing in the gaming industry. However, as excitement builds around his anticipated standalone game, Jason Voorhees is finally making his way into Dead by Daylight, currently available for testing in the game’s public test build (PTB).<\/p>\n

#### Jason’s Unique Powers<\/p>\n

At the heart of Jason’s abilities in Dead by Daylight is his primary power called **Omnipresent Evil**. This power allows him to turn invisible and become undetectable at the press of an active ability button. However, this comes at a cost; while he is invisible, Jason cannot see survivors or their scratch marks. Instead, he can use **Mist Clouds** to reveal the locations of stationary survivors. For those survivors who are walking or running, their footprints will reveal their path, allowing Jason to hunt them down despite his temporary lack of visibility.<\/p>\n

Once Jason has begun his pursuit, he has access to a special ability known as **Jump Scare**. This ability enables him to swiftly move to nearby pallets, breakable walls, or windows simply by looking in their direction. Upon reaching the target, he can execute a unique break or vault action, activating a surge of haste that enhances his movement speed. In addition, this ability allows him to reveal the locations of any survivors who have been detected, further heightening his pursuit capabilities. <\/p>\n

Moreover, Jason possesses another ability that lets him seize spikes from scrap piles or hooks. He can then launch these spikes at survivors, knocking them back and inflicting damage. This further emphasizes Jason’s blend of stealth and aggression as he hunts down his targets.<\/p>\n

#### Limited Time Testing and Future Release<\/p>\n

The beta testing phase for Jason\u2019s character in Dead by Daylight is set to run until June 2nd, providing players a limited time to experience his skills before his official inclusion in the game. The full release of Jason Voorhees is scheduled for June 16th, which will mark a significant expansion of the game’s roster. In addition to his gameplay mechanics, Jason will feature several skins, offering players the opportunity to customize his appearance, albeit with variations primarily focusing on the concept of “a guy in regular clothes having a rough day.”<\/p>\n

As Jason Voorhees makes his way into Dead by Daylight, fans of both the game and the Friday the 13th series eagerly anticipate the chaos and excitement he will undoubtedly bring to the field. With his unique abilities and impending release, this may mark a new era for the game and its players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\nWith all of the iconic horror villains Dead by Daylight<\/a> has featured over the years, the one character’s absence has stuck out like a bit of a sore thumb: Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th fame. That’ll be in no small part due to the fact that the horror series was in licence limbo for many years, resulting in the amusing fact that Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Ghost Rider) made it in before Jason did. But now, as we await his own game, Mr. Voorhees is coming to Debbie Daylight, and you can currently try him out on the beta branch version of the game.\n<\/p>\n

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