The game was released in 2016, and the 10th anniversary seemed like a suitable moment for a new installment. But the studio chose a different path. Creative Director Dave Richard explained the decision in an interview:
There comes a point when we say, "Okay, we could do a sequel now." And in fact, it would be much easier — to start from scratch, instead of trying to fix the problems that exist in the game now. But it wouldn't make sense from the players' point of view. Not at all. They have invested their time and money in Dead by Daylight.
The company also considered other options, including a remake, but abandoned them. According to Behaviour Interactive CEO Mathieu Cote, developing two games at once is a bad idea.
You can make the game live and stay fresh for another decade. That's exactly what we want. There will definitely be no Dead by Daylight 2 — players won't have to start from scratch. But we understand that the game is already 10 years old, and that's a lot in our industry.
The long life of the project relies on regular updates and crossovers. Last year, the horror game merged with "The Witcher."