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The Casting Of Frank Stone Is NOW Available Worldwide
The world of Dead by Daylight expands with The Casting of Frank Stone, a cinematic horror experience from Behaviour Interactive and Supermassive Games.
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September 3, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Behaviour Interactive :
Montréal, September 3rd 2024 — Today, Behaviour Interactive and Supermassive Games are thrilled to announce that The Casting of Frank Stone, a cinematic horror experience from the world of Dead by Daylight, is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. View the official launch trailer here.
The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Step into the shoes of four young filmmakers to decide their fate, develop their relationships, and guide their shoot of Murder Mill, a soon-to-be cult classic with an insidious influence.
Each decision shapes the way the story unfolds, with choices determining whether a character lives or dies. Navigate eerie environments, solve puzzles, and complete Quick Time Events as the mystery of Frank Stone unravels in nightmarish fashion.
“We always want players to experience gut-wrenching choices that really make an impact, and Frank Stone has some of our best yet,” says Steve Goss, Creative Director at Supermassive Games. “Knowing that a character’s life hangs in the balance can really elevate the stakes. It helped to operate in the world of Dead by Daylight, which has established such a horrifying and compelling universe to explore.”
Beyond the narrative experience, The Casting of Frank Stone offers several gameplay-enhancing features:
The Cutting Room Floor. Players will gain the unprecedented ability to shape the final cut of their story, revisiting key decision points, easily tracking down missing collectibles, and reliving the most memorable moments. Unlock it instantly by purchasing the Deluxe Edition, or by completing the game for the first time.
Twitch Integration. Streamers looking to experience The Casting of Frank Stone can add extra interactivity for their audience to enjoy. While the game progresses, viewers will be able to vote to determine the outcome of a choice – provided the streamer doesn’t use one of their limited “vetoes.”
8MM Camera. Peer through the frame and face unspeakable horror. As the story unfolds, players will find themselves pursued by an invisible eldritch terror. When the camera starts to crackle, that’s the signal for players to lift the viewfinder and discover what’s lurking unseen.
Plunderer’s Instinct. Plunderer’s Instinct, which shares a name with a Dead by Daylight Survivor Perk, highlights the aura of any Trinket Chest you might have missed. With the simple press of a button, the aura of all nearby Trinket Chests will be revealed.
Couch Co-Op. The Casting of Frank Stone can be experienced as a group, as up to 5 people can play the game together offline. Pass the controller back and forth as the character perspective changes throughout the game and discover which member of your crew is most likely to survive a horror movie.
“It’s been incredible seeing the world of Dead by Daylight in this new light,” says Stephen Mulrooney, Chief Product Officer at Behaviour Interactive. “We know players have been wanting a single-player experience, and Supermassive has done a phenomenal job expanding on our universe with a truly haunting horror story. We can’t wait to see how fans react to all the Easter Eggs and connections. “
The Casting of Frank Stone is available in two versions:
The Casting of Frank Stone: Standard Edition is available for £33.50 in digital format for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Purchase includes additional rewards in Dead by Daylight*: A Murder Mill T-Shirt for all original Survivors, a Murder Mill Badge and Banner, and 2 million Bloodpoints.
The Casting of Frank Stone: Deluxe Edition is available for £41.99 in digital format for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Purchase includes an instant unlock of the Cutting Room Floor feature and 8 Exclusive Costumes. The Deluxe Edition also offers additional rewards in Dead by Daylight*: A Frank Stone Mask for The Trapper, a Frank Stone Badge and Banner, 3 Rellik Charms, a Murder Mill T-Shirt for all original Survivors, a Murder Mill Badge and Banner, and 2 million Bloodpoints.
*A Behaviour Account with linked entitlements to both The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight is required to claim rewards.
Supermassive Games brings their acclaimed cinematic storytelling to the world of Dead by Daylight in the upcoming interactive horror game, The Casting of Frank Stone. In the small town of Cedar Hills, Oregon, the legacy of sadistic serial killer Frank Stone cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Players join a group of young friends as they attempt to unravel a mystery of cosmic proportions where every decision shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. The Casting of Frank Stone is available to Wishlist on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the PlayStation Store (PS5) and the Microsoft Store (Windows and Xbox Series X|S). For more information visit https://www.thecastingoffrankstone.com/
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,200 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.
About Supermassive Games
Founded in 2008, Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning game studio creating cinematic storytelling titles. Supermassive is best known for horror titles Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology and The Quarry. The latest releases are The Devil in Me and PS VR2 game Switchback VR. Supermassive is also developing Little Nightmares III, the next title in the acclaimed series. The studio has received numerous awards, including a BAFTA, and recognition from games trade body TIGA. In 2022 Supermassive Games was fully acquired by Nordisk Games, part of the Egmont Group. With a passion to deliver high-end, cinematic titles, Supermassive Games is carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry. More information is available at www.supermassivegames.com.
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