[Today's steam] Dead by Daylight celebrates its 10th anniversary, reaching all-time high Concurrent Players
[오늘의 스팀] 10주년 맞이한 데바데, 역대 최고 동접
2026.06.17 16:45 UTC+9
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Dead by Daylight celebrates its 10th anniversary by topping Steam charts with the new killer Jason. The game hit a record peak of over 125,000 Concurrent Players amidst massive content updates and discounts. Other titles like Jurassic World Evolution 3 and The Scroll of Taiwu also saw significant surges in player interest.

Look, let's be honest—Dead by Daylight, the undisputed heavyweight of asymmetrical PvP, has just hit its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the devs have unleashed a new killer, Jason, alongside a slew of content updates and hefty discounts. It’s no surprise, then, to see the game climbing back to the very top of the Steam global charts.
As of the 17th, Jason—previously teased on the test servers—has officially joined the main roster. Armed with his signature machete and projectile attacks, he brings a terrifying 'undetectable' stealth mechanic to the table. His projectiles don't just pierce and push survivors, revealing their locations, but can also pin them in place if they collide with environmental hazards. Plus, he’s got a rather aggressive way of dealing with obstacles, shredding pallets and vaulting windows in a heartbeat.
Player reception for the Jason DLC is currently 'Very Positive' (based on 652 reviews, with an 88% approval rating). While fans are chuffed with how faithfully the character’s iconic look and visceral execution animations have been recreated, there’s a growing chorus of complaints regarding his balancing, with some claiming he’s a bit too overpowered. To sweeten the deal, the base game and most DLCs are on sale, and there's a free trial period running until the early hours of the 23rd. This has pushed the Concurrent Players count to a record-breaking 125,820.
Beyond the killer and the discounts, Dead by Daylight has been celebrating its decade-long run since the 15th with a anniversary livestream. The broadcast teased a wave of incoming content, including new survivors, future chapters, the arrival of Frank Stone, fresh maps, and a collection of new skins. They’re also handing out Bloodpoint codes over on their X account, so keep your eyes peeled.



Elsewhere on the charts, Jurassic World Evolution 3 has secured the 4th spot following the launch of its 'Rebirth Expansion'. Meanwhile, the Chinese martial arts title 'The Scroll of Taiwu' has finally hit its official full release after roughly eight years in early access, landing it in 10th place.

In the daily peak Concurrent Players top 20, Metcha Chameleon continues to impress, shifting another million units in just 24 hours to hit the 3 million mark, with its peak Concurrent Players climbing to 209,667. Taskbar Hero remains on an upward trajectory, boasting 539,098 players.

비대칭 PvP의 대명사라 할 수 있는 데드 바이 데이라이트가 10주년을 맞이했다. 이와 함께 정식 출시된 신규 살인마 제이슨을 비롯해 신규 정보 공개, 콘텐츠 추가, 할인 등 본격적인 이벤트를 시작하며 스팀 전 세계 최고 인기 게임 최상위권에 올랐다.
17일, 데드 바이 데이라이트는 테스트 서버에서 먼저 선보였던 신규 살인마 제이슨을 본 서버에 업데이트했다. 제이슨은 마체테와 투사체를 이용하며, 생존자에게 감지되지 않는 은신 능력을 사용할 수 있다. 투사체는 생존자의 몸을 관통해 밀어내며, 피해를 입은 생존자 위치가 노출된다. 투사체가 물체에 부딪힐 경우 생존자를 움직이지 못하게 만든다. 또한 판자나 창틀로 즉시 이동해 부수거나 빠르게 뛰어넘는 특수 능력도 갖고 있다.
제이슨 DLC에 대한 유저 평가는 ‘매우 긍정적(652명 참여, 88% 긍정적)’이다. 원작 캐릭터 특징을 살린 모습과 처형 시 연출 등에 대해선 호평이지만, 밸런스 붕괴를 일으킬 정도의 성능에 대해서는 지적이 늘어나고 있다. 제이슨 추가와 함께 게임 본편을 포함한 대부분의 DLC 할인과 오는 23일 새벽까지 기간 무료 체험도 시작됐다. 이 영향으로 동시접속자 수 12만 5,820명을 기록해 스팀 최고 기록을 경신했다.
한편, 살인마와 할인 외에도 데드 바이 데이라이트는 10주년을 맞이한 지난 15일부터 기념 라이브 방송을 통해 다양한 소식을 공개했다. 방송에서는 신규 생존자와 챕터, 프랭크 스톤의 참전과 새로운 맵, 다양한 스킨 등이 예고됐으며, X 계정에서는 블러드포인트 코드를 배포하는 등의 이벤트도 진행 중이다.



그 외 순위권에서는 쥬라기 월드 에볼루션 3가 확장팩 ‘새로운 시작(Rebirth Expansion)’을 출시하며 4위에 올랐다. 이어 중국 무협게임 ‘태오회권(太吾绘卷)’이 약 8년 만에 정식 출시로 전환하며 10위를 차지했다.

일 최고 동시접속자 TOP 20에서는 멧챠 카멜레온이 다시 하루 만에 100만 장을 더 판매해 300만 장을 기록하며 최고 동시접속자 수 또한 20만 9,667명으로 증가했다. 태스크바 히어로는 53만 9,098명으로 상승세를 이어갔다.
This news was translated by AI.
Park Jae Hyeong, Reporter
I will strive to imbue my articles with interest and affection for games.parkjh@gamemeca.com
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