Tokyo Ghoul’s Ken Kaneki Joins the World of Dead by Daylight

***Tokyo Ghoul’s Ken Kaneki Joins the World of Dead by Daylight***

The Protagonist of One of Japan’s Most Popular Animes Enters The Fog With a Major Twist. You’ve Never Seen Ken Kaneki Like This

MONTRÉAL – March 11, 2025 – The hit anime series, Tokyo Ghoul is bringing its unique brand of dark fantasy to Dead by Daylight. Ripe with a slick, sinister aesthetic guaranteed to feel right at home in The Entity’s Realm, this twisted new take on Ken Kaneki promises to deliver one of the game’s most kinetic Killers to date. Available on March 11 as part of the Steam public test build and officially releasing on April 2, Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul is unleashed and ready to feed.

Meet The Ghoul

Boasting a dark, complex narrative punctuated by moments of brutal violence, Tokyo Ghoul and its hero Ken Kaneki come to Dead by Daylight overflowing with themes familiar to the game, as well as compelling new ones to explore. What better way to do so than by taking a conflicted character and magnifying his most primal impulses?

Considering Ken Kaneki is Tokyo Ghoul’s protagonist, fans of the franchise may be surprised to learn that he’s entered The Fog as Dead by Daylight’s newest Killer, The Ghoul. In the original story of Tokyo Ghoul, following a near-fatal accident, the unassuming Kaneki receives a life-saving organ transplant – from a Ghoul. He awakens a half-human, half-Ghoul hybrid forced to feed on human flesh to survive while desperately fighting to retain what remains of his humanity.

After narrowly surviving unimaginable torture at the hands of the Ghoul, Jason, Kaneki’s mind had already been pushed to the breaking point. He emerged from his ordeal alive, only to be swallowed by black Fog, taken by The Entity and set loose within its Trials. Here his Ghoulish nature took over, fueled by a cold cruelty and a hunger for flesh.

Not only does this shift make Kaneki an intriguing Killer, but it also allowed the Dead by Daylight team to lean into the truly terrifying nature of his powers.

Killer Kagune

In Dead by Daylight, The Ghoul’s Kagune tentacles quickly become the ultimate instruments of fear. Erupting from his back, Kaneki’s Killer Power propels him around the Map chaining movements together to descend upon fleeing Survivors. Successful attacks spark Enraged Mode, amplifying Kaneki’s strength, brutality, and movements.

Combined with a Perk set designed to apply pressure, The Ghoul forces his prey to keep their heads on a swivel, lest they become his next meal. Finally, those unlucky enough to fall victim to his Mori will bear the brunt of his vicious nature in gloriously graphic ways you’ll need to see to believe.

Tokyo Style

Adding to the fun, the Tokyo Ghoul Collection, available April 2 will introduce several other iconic looks and characters from the Tokyo Ghoul animated series.

The Legendary Rize Kamishiro Outfit for The Ghoul invites players to step into the shoes of this beautiful and powerful Ghoul – the very same one whose organs were transplanted into Kaneki following his accident. Players can also enjoy 4 Very Rare Outfits as part of the Collection including, the Rabbit Costume Outfit for Yui Kimura, the Hide Costume Outfit for Renato Lyra, the Eto Costume Outfit for Nea Karlsson, and the Awakened Ghoul Outfit for The Ghoul.

Since no Tokyo Ghoul Collection would be complete without some memorable masks, players will also be able to tap into their inner Ghoul with a selection of 4 Very Rare Masks for The Unknown, Jonah Vasquez, Jake Park, and David King.

Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul is currently available as part of the Steam public test build. It releases officially on April 2.

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About Dead by Daylight™

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is horror gaming’s premiere asymmetrical multiplayer experience. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil, four determined Survivors must face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror that boasts up to 2 million daily players, and over 60 million worldwide across PC and console. Since its release in 2016, Dead by Daylight had continued to expand its roster of characters to include countless iconic horror properties from film, television, gaming, and beyond. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.

About Behaviour™ Interactive

Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian video game studio. Behaviour’s flagship original franchise, Dead by Daylight, has terrified more than 60 million players since its launch in 2016. Over more than thirty years, the company has also established a reputation as one of the world’s most highly regarded external development partners, working alongside gaming industry leaders such as Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Warner Bros. Behaviour’s more than 1,100 employees are located across its headquarters in Montreal and offices in Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company’s award-winning culture has been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz (Best Places to Work in Canada) and Deloitte (Canada’s Best Managed Companies), among others. For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.