Dead by Daylight: Chains of Hate brings The Deathslinger

Dead by Daylight’s Chains of Hate update will take us back to the dangerous western frontier where we’ll have to survive the deadly Deathslinger.

Behavior Interactive’s Dead by Daylight is a few years old now, but the developer continues to pump out new content that helps the 4v1 asymmetrical horror game feeling fresh. The next update for the game is called “Chains of Hate,” and introduces a western-themed killer, The Deathslinger.

Unfortunately, the announcement was only accompanied by a teaser trailer, so we don’t actually get a good look at the deadly killer. That said, he is playable on the PBE testing servers and there’s no shortage of gameplay with him all over YouTube.

Behavior did at least share some details regarding the Deathslinger, who wields a speargun that is a heavily modified, hybrid rifle. Instead of shooting conventional ammunition, it fires a giant razor-sharp spear.

General impressions seem to indicate that the Deathslinger is a bit on the underwhelming side. He’s compared most to the Huntress, though generally considered weaker thanks, in part, to his range limitations (the spear is attached to a chain). The Huntress is also a more versatile killing machine. That said, he is considered a bit easier to play, so maybe newer players may find success with him.