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Dead by Daylight × DiCE Collab Cafe Returns in 2026

Alex MercerBy Alex Mercer·

Dead by Daylight’s collaboration cafe with DiCE is set to return in 2026, featuring a themed menu and original merchandise, as reported by Haveagood-Holiday. This announcement comes as Behaviour Interactive’s asymmetric horror game celebrates its tenth anniversary since launching on June 14, 2016.

Details are scarce at the moment. The summaries from both listings don’t reveal any specific menu items, prices, or the complete 2026 schedule, leaving those aspects unconfirmed for now.

An additional Collabo Cafe listing mentions a Dead by Daylight × DiCE collaboration event starting on October 30 at six different locations. The summary doesn’t clarify which run this refers to. For now, consider the October 30 date and the six-location count linked to that listing until the organizers share an official 2026 schedule.

The cafe’s return aligns with a larger trend for the game. Over the last decade, Dead by Daylight has developed a brand that goes beyond just the gameplay. Offering themed food and merchandise provides a budget-friendly way to maintain brand visibility between major content drops.

The game’s statistics highlight its substantial audience. Dead by Daylight boasts a 78% positive rating from 377,663 Steam reviews, with 42,650 players active at the time of this writing. It’s priced at $19.99 on Steam.

By The Numbers
Release date June 14, 2016
Metacritic score 72
Steam reviews 78% positive (377,663 reviews)
Current Steam price $19.99
Current players 42,650

Community Pulse

Sentiment around the game is more mixed than the cafe news might imply. From the 10 community signals we tracked, the overall tone skews mostly negative, despite the Steam score being 78% positive. One dissatisfied Steam reviewer expressed: “I really do like this game, but do I recommend it to someone else? No. Dead by Daylight is an unbalanced toxic game that infuriates me whenever I play it.” This disconnect between love for the game and frustration with its design appears frequently in player feedback.

What To Watch

  • Official 2026 details: Keep an eye out for confirmed dates, locations, and menu items from DiCE or Behaviour Interactive, as current reports lack this information.
  • The October 30 event: Watch for updates on whether the six-location event in the Collabo Cafe listing is the same as the 2026 return or a distinct event.
  • Anniversary activity: See how Behaviour Interactive marks the game’s ten-year milestone with new in-game content, and whether player counts rise alongside the cafe promotion.
Alex Mercer

Alex Mercer

Alex Mercer is the Gaming News Editor at Explosion.com with over 8 years of experience covering the gaming industry. He previously wrote for several gaming publications and has attended E3, Gamescom, and The Game Awards as press. Alex specializes in breaking news coverage, studio analysis, and tracking industry trends. When not writing, he's grinding ranked matches in Valorant or exploring the latest RPG releases.