Dead by Daylight Unveils More Springtrap Details: Abilities, Lore, and Release Info

Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has officially revealed new details about Springtrap, the long-awaited killer joining the game from the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) universe. As part of the major Dead by Daylight x FNAF crossover, players are finally getting a closer look at the animatronic nightmare’s abilities, backstory, and gameplay mechanics.

🔥 Who Is Springtrap in Dead by Daylight?

Springtrap, known to Five Nights at Freddy’s fans as William Afton, is a terrifying amalgamation of human and machine. In Dead by Daylight, he enters The Fog as a stealthy, psychological killer who manipulates both technology and fear to trap survivors. His twisted lore aligns perfectly with the game’s dark aesthetic.

🧠 Springtrap’s Abilities in Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive has confirmed Springtrap will feature a unique power set unlike any killer before him:

• 🎯 Power: “Remnant Signal” – Springtrap can place hacked devices around the map that emit false audio cues and scramble survivor senses.

• 👣 Passive Aura Detection – Survivors who linger near these devices reveal their aura to Springtrap.

• 🐰 Ultimate Ability: “The Comeback” – After being stunned or losing a chase, Springtrap can temporarily increase speed and ignore pallets.

This kit makes him a high-pressure, high-reward killer, ideal for players who enjoy deceptive and mind-game-based strategies.

🎮 Gameplay Style & Strategy

Springtrap’s playstyle favors map control and ambush tactics. His ability to distort sound and create false alarms forces survivors to constantly second-guess their decisions. Coupled with a chilling presence and disturbing audio design, Springtrap is poised to become one of the most fearsome killers in Dead by Daylight.

📅 Springtrap Release Date and PTB Access

Springtrap is expected to debut on the Public Test Build (PTB) in early June 2025, with a full release slated for later that month. Players on PC will be able to try him out early and provide feedback ahead of the official launch across all platforms.

📖 Springtrap Lore in the Entity’s Realm

In DBD canon, Springtrap is described as a murderer trapped within his own mechanical prison, lured into the Entity’s world by a promise of eternal opportunity. His presence introduces themes of guilt, obsession, and corruption, expanding the psychological depth of the game’s lore.

🎁 Additional FNAF Cosmetics and Content

Alongside Springtrap’s arrival, Behaviour is also adding:

• 🧥 FNAF-themed skins for survivors

• 🔊 New lobby music and chase sounds

• 🏚️ Possible new map or reworked environments inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise

📈 Why This Update Is Big for Dead by Daylight

The addition of Springtrap marks one of the most significant horror crossovers in Dead by Daylight history. FNAF has a massive global fanbase, and bringing its lore-rich antagonist into DBD opens up fresh gameplay dynamics, player excitement, and lore possibilities.