Springtrap (FNAF) in Dead by Daylight: Release Date, Abilities, and Skins

Dead by Daylight has made an exciting crossover with Five Nights at Freddy’s, introducing a brand new Chapter that features Springtrap as the latest addition to the roster of iconic killers. The Chapter not only brings Springtrap but also includes a new map inspired by Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, perfectly complementing the killer’s abilities.

Springtrap is a highly anticipated killer among the Dead by Daylight community. Players can breathe a sigh of relief as Behaviour Interactive has ensured that his gameplay features align well with the Dead by Daylight universe while honoring what fans love about Five Nights at Freddy’s. Survivors will need to stay vigilant when facing this formidable Animatronic, as he introduces unique mechanics to the game.

Release Date for Springtrap in Dead by Daylight

The Five Nights at Freddy’s Chapter for Dead by Daylight is set to launch on June 17, 2025, across all gaming platforms. This Chapter will feature Springtrap alongside the Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria map, in addition to other FNAF elements.

Though the official release is still forthcoming, players can currently experience the FNAF update in the game’s Public Test Build (PTB) on PC. Console gamers will need to wait until the complete Chapter release on June 17 to access the new content.

Springtrap’s Killer Abilities

Known in-game as «The Animatronic,» Springtrap wields a distinctive power called Fazbear’s Fright, which brings a unique twist to Dead by Daylight gameplay. His primary attack involves throwing a fire axe at survivors. If a survivor is struck, they must remove the embedded axe before they can receive healing.

A key aspect of Springtrap’s gameplay is a feature called Security System. Throughout the match, seven security doors will randomly appear on the map. Both Springtrap and the survivors have access to these doors, which are equipped with cameras. Survivors can interact with the doors to view various camera angles. Additionally, they can teleport to any door while monitoring the cameras. If Springtrap is visible on surveillance, his aura is briefly revealed to all survivors.

Springtrap can also utilize the doors to navigate the map. When he approaches a door currently in use by a survivor, a jumpscare animation triggers, allowing him to grab the survivor. The doors and cameras have a finite battery life for survivors, echoing the mechanics familiar from the FNAF series, whereas Springtrap can use the doors even when the power runs out. This feature transforms the camera management style of Five Nights at Freddy’s into an exhilarating chase dynamic between the killer and the survivors.

Perks of Springtrap

Springtrap is equipped with three exclusive perks in Dead by Daylight. As with previous characters, players can unlock these perks for use with other killers upon leveling up Springtrap.

Help Wanted: A generator that is completed after being compromised reduces the cooldown of your successful basic attacks by 25/25/25% for 40/50/60 seconds.
Phantom Fear: Survivors within your Terror Radius scream when they see you, revealing their aura for 2 seconds. This perk has an 80/70/60-second cooldown period.
Haywire: If an exit gate is switched with at least 50% progress, it regresses at a speed of 40/45/50% compared to the standard gate opening speed. Survivors will also see the exit gate lights flicker randomly while they are regressing.

Springtrap emerges as one of the most innovative killers in Dead by Daylight. Facing him offers survivors a refreshing challenge compared to other killers they have encountered thus far. There is an abundance of thrilling content within the FNAF Chapter, and survivors should prepare their optimal builds to enhance their chances of survival during their visit to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.