Introducing the Latest Dead by Daylight Killer: A Unique Take on Tokyo Ghoul’s Ken Kaneki
When you think about the killers in Dead by Daylight, the first thing that comes to mind is often sinister characters who aim to cause chaos and terror. You might picture classic horror icons like Dracula or other notorious villains that lurk within the game’s universe, all eager to slice through the roster of survivors. However, a twist is on the horizon with the introduction of Ken Kaneki from the popular anime series, *Tokyo Ghoul*. This character, going by the name ‘The Ghoul’, brings a fresh horror angle to the game and is currently available for players to try on the Public Test Build (PTB).
There have been many hints leading up to this exciting development. The game’s mysterious figure, The Unknown, has been sharing voicelines that reference *Tokyo Ghoul*, hinting that something special was on its way. Additionally, an intriguing poster appeared in Greenville Square, seemingly nodding to the anime. Now, fans can rejoice, for Ken Kaneki has officially arrived as the latest killer in this horror gaming experience.
If you are familiar with *Tokyo Ghoul*, you know that Ken Kaneki’s transformation stems from a deadly encounter with a Ghoul named Rize Kamishiro, where parts of his body are replaced with hers, making him a half-Ghoul. This transformation places him in a precarious position: Ghouls survive by hunting and consuming humans, while Kaneki struggles with his human side. In the storyline, he attempts to navigate his complex identity at Anteiku, a coffee shop operated by Ghouls.
In the world of *Dead by Daylight*, Kaneki faces torment that pushes him to his limits, stemming from the harrowing experiences in *Tokyo Ghoul: Jack’s Jason*. After managing to escape, he finds himself engulfed by The Fog, where the malevolent Entity unleashes him, now driven by a hunger for flesh and a calculating cruelty.
One notable feature of Kaneki’s gameplay is his Kagune, which manifests as tentacles that sprout from his back, allowing him to maneuver quickly across the game map. This special ability gives him a significant advantage, enabling him to surprise Survivors effectively. When he successfully attacks, he enters a mode called Enraged Mode, boosting his capabilities further. Coupled with a pressure-oriented Perk, Kaneki becomes a formidable foe on the battlefield.
Behaviour Interactive, the developer behind *Dead by Daylight*, has hinted that Kaneki’s Mori animation will be “gloriously graphic,” promising an experience that players will not want to miss. This aspect should excite fans looking for intense and visceral content within the game.
Currently, Ken Kaneki is available on the Dead by Daylight Public Test Build, and the full release will come with a Tokyo-themed cosmetic collection. This collection includes an outfit inspired by Rize, the ghoul responsible for Kaneki’s transformation, alongside four distinct outfits for Survivors and four unique masks for other killers.
For players curious about where The Ghoul ranks among the other killers in *Dead by Daylight*, resources are available to help gauge its effectiveness. If you are also interested in enhancing your in-game aesthetic, there are current codes that players can redeem for new cosmetics.
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