Feel the scarlet eyes upon you, accursed and ravenous. Dead by Daylight: Castlevania is here, bringing Dracula and Trevor Belmont into The Fog.

Embody The Night

Dracula is the first shapeshifting Killer in Dead by Daylight, with 3 unique forms that offer distinct gameplay experiences: Vampire, Wolf, and Bat.

Vampire form is a base form of sorts, with the ability to fire a Flame Pillar that can traverse through objects like Windows and Pallets. The Wolf excels at hunting and can easily detect and down Survivors. The Bat is quick and quiet with a deadly teleport ability, though it lacks the ability to see Survivors. 

The design intent behind the multiple forms – beyond immersing players in the ultimate gothic power fantasy – was to provide a variety of fun and engaging gameplay options. While the Wolf and Bat form can be cycled situationally, players can engage with them as often as they like.

The Dark Lord arrives with three Perks, well suited to exploiting the misguided hubris humans are so accustomed to feeling.

Hex: Wretched Fate afflicts one Survivor – the Obsession – with an impeding curse, rendering their Repair speed to a sluggish state. While this Hex is active, Dracula players can rest assured that their Obsession will not be efficiently contributing to their Objective, granting space to pursue different alternative targets.

For added pressure, consider pairing Hex: Wretched Fate with additional Hex support Perks, to ensure it remains in play for as long as possible.

Human Greed shall be their downfall, and Dracula will be quick to capitalize on it with this anti-resource Perk. Over the course of a Trial, Survivors may be keen on seeking out Chests to replenish on their Items. This Perk allows you to oversee all unopened Chests on the Map, revealing the Aura of any Survivor that approaches one.

If you manage to interrupt them while they’re rummaging, Human Greed grants you the ability to slam the Chest shut and force them to restart the process entirely.

Continuing the anti-resource streak is Dominance, which calls upon The Entity to temporarily block Survivors from interacting with Chests and Totems. This pairs quite nicely with Draculas’ own Hex: Wretched Fate, which automatically ensures that Wretched Fate will remain in play for a little longer.

As any Killer player who’s seen a pre-game lobby screen knows, Survivors love their Items. Use that to your advantage and make them rue the day.

The Belmont Legacy

Trevor Belmont is no stranger to the supernatural, and his latest dance with the Dark Lord will be unlike any he’s ever faced. His abilities manifest through 3 unique character Perks, which can grant him a valuable edge in the darkest hour.

The things he’s seen will not soon be forgotten. The Eyes of Belmont are no stranger to evil, but Trevor is not one to blink in its presence. Once a Generator is completed, the Killer’s Aura will be briefly revealed. Beyond that, any other Perk that reveals the Killer’s Aura will extend the reveal time.

Only a Belmont can find Exultation in the face of horror. While pursued with an Item in hand, Pallet stunning a Killer will instantly upgrade that Item to the next Tier. Players would be wise to plunder through Chests to keep their Item supply replenished.

Moment of Glory is another Item-centered Perk, activating after rummaging through several Chests. Once the required number has been reached, Players will gain the ability to become Broken instead of Injured. Should they manage to Survive for a duration, they will be instantly healed.

While risky, this can be immensely valuable in an extensive chase, especially if the Killer does not expect it. Consider this with any Perk that might give your looping skills an edge, buying you extra time to wait out the clock.

It’s always exciting when legendary horror gaming characters come to The Fog, and Dead by Daylight: Castlevania delivers two of the most iconic. Experience it now on Xbox.

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Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.

Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.

This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.

There have been many times in history where humankind has made its mark on the world, but few events have had as much of an impact as man-made flight at the start of the 20^th Century. In the span of a few decades, we went from the Wright brothers flying for a few seconds at Kitty Hawk in 1903, to Lindbergh making his historic solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, and then even larger craft starting to make the trek across the oceans to usher in the age of airliners. One of those, in 1938, was the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, the newest Local Legend that’s available now in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

“It was the most sophisticated airliner of its time because it was light for its size,” describes Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Jorg Neumann. “It only weight 17 tons, and it had an extremely wide wingspan, which is why it’s called the Condor. And it was designed to fly high enough (3,000m / 9,800 ft.) where long-range air travel was economical and where you can go without a pressurized cabin; pressurized cabins did not exist for commercial airliners until Boeing’s 307 Stratoliner in 1940.”

During Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2024, we revealed that Overwatch 2 would be celebrating World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary with an in-game crossover event, and we showed off a skin that will be available during the event—Widowmaker cosplaying as Sylvanas Windrunner. As the Overwatch 2 Art Director and a former World of Warcraft Environment Artist, this was a dream project for me!

Creating immersive worlds in video games is an art that demands imagination, skill, and a deep understanding of how to draw players in. Since joining Blizzard in 2006 as an Environment Artist, I had the opportunity to design some of the most iconic areas and log-in screens, from the original World of Warcraft release up to the Cataclysm expansion. Now, as art director for Overwatch 2, I find myself drawing on those experiences of blending the magical with the real to bring players the first-ever World of Warcraft x Overwatch 2 collaboration!

The Blizzard Journey Begins

Throughout my years with the WoW team, I poured my creativity into crafting the inviting landscapes that WoW players have come to know inside and out. Whether it was the hauntingly beautiful Zangarmarsh or the tranquility of the Grizzly Hills forest, each environment was a labor of love designed to draw players into Azeroth’s rich tapestry.

During my work on World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, I found myself gravitating towards a new project called Titan, which eventually morphed into the game we now know as Overwatch. My passion for organics and game lighting found a new outlet here. I shifted focus to lighting and props, playing a role in developing what would become the vibrant world of Overwatch.

Bringing Together World of Warcraft and Overwatch 2

With my grounding in the magical realms of WoW, I approached Overwatch with a desire to create environments that were equally colorful and historically rich. Our goal was to replicate the vibrancy of WoW within the context of Overwatch’s real-world setting. Just like WoW’s distinct aesthetics, Overwatch environments needed to tell a story.

Working on the Widowmaker Sylvanas skin was a collaborative endeavor. It reunited me with former colleagues and friends, evoking a nostalgic sense of camaraderie. Together, we explored how the deep storytelling of WoW could inform the design of Overwatch’s characters and landscapes.

One such instance was our character concept artists’ decision to draw parallels between Widowmaker and Sylvanas, both of whom share aesthetics and pivotal moments in their lore. Widowmaker is a ruthless killer and the perfect assassin, and Sylvanas is a cunning ranger and vengeful leader: the two couldn’t be a better match.

The Art of Enjoyment

Perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of working on these projects is the simple fact that I genuinely enjoy playing both games. It’s a joy that fuels my creativity. It blurs the lines between work and play, turning long hours into passionate exploration rather than mere tasks.

Building worlds that captivate millions of players worldwide is a privilege I never take for granted. Throughout my career, both WoW and Overwatch have been platforms for learning, creativity, and development in ways I once thought unimaginable. The wealth of experiences and the community of talented individuals I’ve encountered along the way have been instrumental in shaping who I am today.

As I reflect on my career from WoW to Overwatch 2, I’m deeply appreciative of the opportunities and experiences that have come my way. The transition from Azeroth’s fantastical landscapes to Overwatch’s dynamic arenas has been a fulfilling creative journey—one enriched by beloved characters, vibrant worlds, and a devoted fanbase.

To all the fans of WoW and Overwatch, thank you for joining us on this adventure. Your passion and engagement continue to inspire us as we craft new worlds and stories. Here’s to many more adventures ahead in the captivating universes we create together!

The Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration will be launching in September. Stay tuned for more details about the event, and learn more about Overwatch 2, at PlayOverwatch.com.

Announced at Xbox Games Showcase earlier this year, Atomfall is the surprise new title from Rebellion (Sniper Elite, Zombie Army) that, on first glance, feels like a very British Fallout. A retro-future, post-apocalyptic setting, first-person RPG mechanics, and a world stuffed with weirdos all hearken back to Bethesda’s epochal series. But in my time with a first-ever hands-on build of Atomfall, it quickly became clear that there’s much more to this game than a location transplant.

Set in an alternate timeline following the real-life Windscale Nuclear Disaster of 1957, the first thing you’ll notice about Atomfall is that, for a game set after an atomic meltdown, this place is beautiful. Set in the rolling hills of the Lake District in Cumbria, this is a truly bucolic take on the end of the world – streams babble, nature grows unabated, and semblances of the old world still exist; never more so than in the picture-postcard village of Wyndham you’ll find early in your travels.