We first heard of The Casting of Frank Stone at the backend of 2023; a heart-pounding narrative experience put together by Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive, providing an altogether different take on the Dead by Daylight universe. Now, it’s time to experience it first hand, with release on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
A new take on Dead by Daylight
Available right now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft), The Casting of Frank Stone will see players take in an adventure into the unknown, delving into a gruesome mystery in which every single decision will matter.
It does so by opening up the Dead by Daylight universe like never before, as Supermassive bring their expertise in storytelling to the fore.
This plays out to provide a captivating nightmare; one in which things are never as they seem. It focuses on the shadow of Frank Stone, as it looms over Cedar Hills. This is a place that has evolved through a violent past, but as a group of friends explore, they find that Frank Stone’s legacy cuts deeper than anyone could have imagined.
In fact, it’s ripping apart the very fabric of reality itself.
Key features
- 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.
- Choose Your Fate – 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 those 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 you long after it’s over.
Further, The Casting of Frank Stone offers several more gameplay-enhancing features:
- Couch Co-Op. The Casting of Frank Stone can be experienced as a group, as up to 5 people can play the game together offline. Pass the controller back and forth as the character perspective changes throughout the game and discover which member of your crew is most likely to survive a horror movie.
- The Cutting Room Floor. Players will gain the unprecedented ability to shape the final cut of their story,revisiting key decision points, easily tracking down missing collectibles, and reliving the most memorable moments. Unlock it instantly by purchasing the Deluxe Edition, or by completing the game for the first time.
- Twitch Integration. Streamers looking to experience The Casting of Frank Stone can add extra interactivity for their audience to enjoy. While the game progresses, viewers will be able to vote to determine the outcome of a choice – provided the streamer doesn’t use one of their limited “vetoes.”
- 8MM Camera. Peer through the frame and face unspeakable horror. As the story unfolds, players will find themselves pursued by an invisible eldritch terror. When the camera starts to crackle, that’s the signal for players to lift the viewfinder and discover what’s lurking unseen.
- Plunderer’s Instinct. Plunderer’s Instinct, which shares a name with a Dead by Daylight Survivor Perk, highlights the aura of any Trinket Chest you might have missed. With the simple press of a button, the aura of all nearby Trinket Chests will be revealed.
Devs Speak
“We always want players to experience gut-wrenching choices that really make an impact, and Frank Stone has some of our best yet,” says Steve Goss, Creative Director at Supermassive Games. “Knowing that a character’s life hangs in the balance can really elevate the stakes. It helped to operate in the world of Dead by Daylight, which has established such a horrifying and compelling universe to explore.”
“It’s been incredible seeing the world of Dead by Daylight in this new light,” says Stephen Mulrooney, Chief Product Officer at Behaviour Interactive. “We know players have been wanting a single-player experience, and Supermassive has done a phenomenal job expanding on our universe with a truly haunting horror story. We can’t wait to see how fans react to all the Easter Eggs and connections.
Buy now!
The Casting of Frank Stone is available on the usual digital storefronts right now, playable on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
If you’re an Xbox player, the Xbox Store will be your best bet, offering up a couple of options. There’s the Standard Edition of the game for £33.49, whilst the Deluxe Edition comes in at £41.74 and includes…
- The Base Game
- Instant access to The Cutting Room Floor, a new feature that allows you to return to key decision points in the story and change their outcome or track down collectibles you missed
- 8 Exclusive Costumes
Expect similar on the stores of PlayStation and PC.
The Casting of Frank Stone Description
The storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games meets the Dead by Daylight universe in a haunting horror game that won’t soon be forgotten. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
