Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 – Vecna, Eleven & Dustin Invade The Fog on January 27, 2026

Dead by Daylight x Stranger Things Chapter 2: Vecna Terrorizes Hawkins Survivors in Epic Sequel DLCAs the final season of Netflix's Stranger Things wraps up its record-breaking run, Behaviour Interactive keeps the Upside Down alive in gaming with Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2. Announced on January 6, 2026, the DLC expands the original 2019 crossover (featuring Demogorgon, Nancy Wheeler, and Steve Harrington) by introducing three new characters: the terrifying Vecna (The First) as Killer, and fan-favorites Eleven and Dustin Henderson as Survivors. xboxera.com +1 The chapter is available now via Steam's Public Test Build (PTB 9.4.0, January 6-13), with full release on January 27, 2026, across PC (Steam, Epic), PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, and Nintendo Switch. PTB includes 2v8 mode testing from January 8-13. videogamer.com +1 This sequel arrives symbolically after Stranger Things' series finale on December 31, 2025, letting fans relive Hawkins' horrors in The Entity's Fog. Behaviour's Creative Director Dave Richard called it a "milestone" evolution, deepening ties between the franchises' love for nostalgia, mystery, and terror. theartsshelf.com New Characters and Gameplay HighlightsVecna (The First): Reimagined from Stranger Things' ultimate villain, distinct from DBD's D&D Lich Vecna. Powers include warping through the Upside Down, manifesting physical horrors, and a "Worldbreaker" ability that builds tokens on hits, forcing Survivors to find grandfather clocks to delay doom. Expect telekinetic curses, vine traps, and reality-bending pursuits. pcgamesn.com Eleven (Jane Hopper): Psychic powerhouse Survivor with perks like Extrasensory Perception (aura vision radius), We See You (tokens reveal Killer aura), and telekinetic evasion. Her kit emphasizes mind powers and countering distant threats. insider-gaming.com Dustin Henderson: Tech-savvy teen with gadget perks – toolbox traps at windows to slow Killers, convertible medkits, and distraction tools. Perfect for objective-focused play. videogamer.com Legendary Outfits:Eddie Munson (for Dustin) Robin Buckley (for Nancy Wheeler) Jonathan Byers (for Steve Harrington) Returning Hawkins National Laboratory map gets Upside Down tweaks. Original Chapter 1 content stays purchasable ($11.99 or 1,500 Auric Cells). bleedingcool.com Trailer and PTB BuzzThe official release date trailer (watch on YouTube) teases Vecna's curse countdown, Eleven's nosebleed powers, and Dustin's frantic escapes amid Hawkins fog. ign.com PTB has exploded in popularity, with streamers and players testing powers – Vecna's map pressure drawing Pyramid Head/Xenomorph comparisons. pcgamesn.com Fan Reactions: Hype Meets NostalgiaSocial media is ablaze post-finale synergy:"Perfect send-off! Vecna in DBD forever!" @IGN Excitement for full Stranger Things squads vs. Vecna. Debates on voice lines (likely generic grunts, no confirmed actors). This is DBD's second Stranger Things chapter (after Resident Evil), cementing its status as a horror collab king. With 60M+ players, expect massive queues on launch. invenglobal.com Why Chapter 2 Fits Post-FinaleTiming ties into Stranger Things' emotional close, extending Hawkins via DBD's eternal Fog. Behaviour notes it "deepens the connection" – Vecna's curse mechanic echoes his show kills, while Eleven/Dustin perks nod to telekinesis and gadgets. deadbydaylight.com Pricing TBD (~$12 like Chapter 1), premium PTB access free for Steam owners. Dive in now – The First awaits.