The Casting of Frank Stone, a new narrative horror game that takes place in the Dead by Daylight universe, will be released for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store on September 3, 2024, publisher Behaviour Interactive has announced. The new game is developed by Supermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, a series of interactive drama and survival horror games that includes 2019’s Man of Medan and, more recently, 2022’s The Devil in Me.
What players can expect:
- A Mystery of Cosmic Proportions
- “In the depths of an Oregon steel mill, the gruesome crimes of a sadistic killer spawn horrors beyond comprehension. Delve into the mystery of Cedar Hills alongside an original cast of characters bound together on a twisted journey where nothing is quite as it seems. “
- Life or Death Choices
- “Every decision you make shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. Brimming with emotional gut-punches and high-stakes horror, discover how a simple decision can become a truly heart-wrenching dilemma.”
- An Immersive Nightmare
- “For players who find comfort in the unknown, and glee in the grotesque, Supermassive Games’ cinematic storytelling brings new levels of emotion, immersion, and intensity to this darkly rich universe.”
- A World Beyond The Fog
- “Experience a never-before-seen look at the wider world of Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive’s acclaimed multiplayer horror game. Filled with spine-chilling twists, this dark original tale is certain to haunt players long after it’s over.”
A new trailer that confirms the release date:
Story synopsis:
In the summer of 1980, four friends set out to make their mark on horror cinema. What they capture will trigger the unthinkable. Decide their fate, develop their relationships, and guide their shoot of Murder Mill, a soon-to-be cult classic with an insidious influence… 
In The Casting of Frank Stone, a dark branching narrative lies before you. Your decisions pen the script – the only thing standing between life and death for a group of young filmmakers. Change reality with your choices, unlock new paths with your actions, and discover what horrors your final cut may hold.  
In a story where every move matters, actions can speak louder than words. Explore a cinematic nightmare, testing your wits as you solve environmental puzzles and react to Quick Time Events. Guide your cast of characters through eerie locations and search for clues that hide the bigger picture.