Summary
The Casting of Frank Stonewas one of the most interesting reveals at this year’s The Game Awards, with the title showcasing a lot of its core premise and themes during the presentation. The deeply atmospheric horror elements that appear to be at the center of the project are already being lauded by prospective players, with the title already having concrete ties to one of the biggest names in the current horror gaming scene.
The Casting of Frank Stoneis set to be a spin-off installment of the popularDead by Daylightfranchise, meaning the game already has a fantastic base of recognition to build on. Unlike the addictive multiplayer survival experience ofDead by Daylight,The Casting of Frank Stoneis set to be a narrative-driven single-player experience that takes the IP’s tension to a much more immersive level. Promotion for the upcoming project is expected to ramp up in the near future, and collaborations withDead by Daylightseem like the most logical way to go about this.
The Casting of Frank Stoneis set to follow a group of young friends as they explore an Oregon steel mill, set within a town that has been forever altered by the actions of a gruesome killer. With the steel mill being host to twisted horrors that have stemmed from these vile killings, players will have to navigate the choices of a cast of core characters, leading to a winding and branching narrative.
The gameplay that this will offer will be a huge departure from the short-form tension ofDead by Daylight, but the crossover potential between the two games is already clear to see.Dead by Daylightoften introduces new characters to its list of survivors and killers, with this being one of the biggest factors that has kept the game fresh since its 2016 release date. Some popular examples ofhigh-profile crossovers thatDead by Daylighthas donewith other franchises include:
Dead by Daylightoffers seamless franchise crossoversfor content originally created within other IPs, and the same in-universe links that the title will share withThe Casting of Frank Stonewill only make things easier for a crossover of its own. From the brief promotional footage that has already been released forThe Casting of Frank Stone, it seems that both games share very similar aesthetics right down to their character designs, and there are already some figures from the upcoming project that are frontrunners for crossover potential.
The eponymous Frank Stone appears to be the main antagonist of the game, being the killer in the game’s narrative that has left behind such a monstrous breathing legacy. The character design and abilities of Frank Stone will be more than deserving of a crossover withDead by Daylight, with Behaviour Interactive potentially ensuring that the character is designed to meet the parameters ofa killer role inDead by Daylight.
Of course, the playable cast of explorers inThe Casting of Frank Stonewill have distinct personalities of their own, and it only makes sense that these figures shouldappear inDead by Daylightas survivors in a future crossover. Both games will want to make the most of their shared universe, and a crossover would be the perfect way to bridge the two titles tangibly while playing up to one of the best post-launch aspects ofDead by Daylight.
Dead by Daylight
WHERE TO PLAY
Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.
