The month of October means that it's time for Dead by Daylight's Haunted by Daylight event, with all the perks that comes with it. 2023's iteration of the event is bringing back some old favorites while also adding some new twists. As one of Dead by Daylight's biggest annual events, players should be expecting a good payoff justifying its place in the calendar. After all, Halloween is the perfect time of year for a horror game to do something special. Haunted by Daylight's latest incarnation should be able to reach even higher than previous years with its new attractions.

The reason why October in Dead by Daylight is so important is because of all the bonuses that the season brings. For the duration of Haunted by Daylight, the Halloween even add-ons and items are coming back. Most notable among them is the Blight Serum, which lets any killer dash similarly to the Blight's basic rush, allowing tactics that aren't available otherwise. Also, an event tome will be open for the duration of Haunted by Daylight, letting players gain more progress through the current Rift while also offering unique rewards. These annual gifts make Haunted by Daylight an event that's always worth the wait.

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Haunted by Daylight 2023 Could be Dead by Daylight's Best Halloween Yet

A returning element from 2022's iteration of Haunted by Daylight is Void Energy. Through working on generators for Survivors, hooking Survivors as Killer, or destroying pumpkins on either side, players can earn Void Energy. Void Energy is a unique resource available only during this event, and upon obtaining 50 Energy, players will see the aura of an Unstable RIft that they can deposit the energy into. Upon doing so, they will receive a speed boost for a full 15 seconds, significantly longer than other Perks that provide Haste effects. However, Void Energy is also key to a new feature in this year's Halloween event.

In a move that helps to establish Dead by Daylight's horror credentials, players can open Unstable Rifts by giving them enough Void Energy and visit the Void itself. If the player finds a Haunt in the Void, they can offer even more Void Energy to bring them into the trial proper. Haunts can provide significant buffs for either side, making them important to keep track of. In addition, a Haunt brought out of the Void can be used to jumpscare opponents who come across them. Not only is it unique in being a scare that can affect the Killer, but it's an appropriate addition for Halloween.

Another returning feature of the season is new Dead by Daylight cosmetic sets coming out for Halloween. Two sets of cosmetics, consisting of skeleton tops for Survivors and candy-themed weapons for Killers, will become available to unlock during the season, in addition to new blighted Killers. Previous Halloween cosmetics will also become available again, and due to a new mechanic, they will be buyable with Dark Trinkets, an in-game currency that players will earn in the Event Tome. Speaking of the Tome, Meg and the Knight both have cosmetics that must be earned through Tome challenges, so players have plenty of reason to complete them as soon as possible.

Haunted by Daylight is a good tradition that adds a much needed shake-up to Dead by Daylight while it's running. The new cosmetics are always appreciated, but the new gameplay tweaks in place for 2023's event should have players excited. While the Blight Serum was on full display last year, the Void and the Haunts within are all-new additions, and it should be interesting to see how they get incorporated into the game. Haunted by Daylight is always a big event for Dead by Daylight, and 2023's incarnation may be its biggest yet.

Dead by Daylight is available now for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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