Quick Links
Dead by Daylighthas finally crossed over withFive Nights at Freddy’swith an all-new Chapter that adds Springtrap to the game’s roster of horror icons. TheFNAFChapter ofDead by Daylightalso brings Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria into the Fog as a new map, and Springtrap’s new killer power is a perfect fit for it.
Springtrap is one of the mosthighly-anticipated killersin the history ofDead by Daylight, so it’s a relief to hear that Behaviour Interactive has taken great care to ensure that his gameplay mechanics fit into the world ofDead by Daylightwithout diluting the things that makeFive Nights at Freddy’sso beloved. Springtrap is one of the coolest killers thatDead by Daylighthas seen so far, and survivors will have to watch out for some unique mechanics when facing The Animatronic.
TheFive Nights at Freddy’sChapter forDead by Daylightwill be released on Jun 21, 2025 for all platforms. The Chapter includes Springtrap, the Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria map, and otherFNAFcontent.
While the official release is still a few weeks away, theFNAFupdate is currently live on theDead by DaylightPTB. PC players can download the PTB and try out Springtrap and Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria right now, but console players will have to wait until the Chapter’s full launch on June 17.
Springtrap Killer Power
Springtrap, called “The Animatronic” in-game, has a special power called Fazbear’s Fright that adds someFNAFflair toDead by Daylightmatches. For his primary attack, Springtrap is armed with a fire axe that he can throw at survivors. If a survivor is hit, the axe becomes embedded in them and they must remove it before they can be healed.
Springtrap’s main gimmick is a map feature called Security System. When playing as Springtrap, seven security doors will spawn at random throughout the map. Both Springtrap and the survivors can use these doors. Each door has a camera attached to it, and survivors can interact with the doors to cycle through the camera perspectives (likeThe Singularity’s cameras)of all seven doors in the match. Survivors can also instantly teleport to any of the doors as long as they’re looking through the associated cameras. If Springtrap is spotted on a camera, his aura will be revealed to all survivors for a brief period.
Springtrap can also use these security doors to travel across the map. If Springtrap moves to a door in use by a survivor, a jumpscare animation will play and the survivor will be grabbed. The doors and cameras have a limited amount of battery for survivors just like in theFNAFgames, but Springtrap can use the doors even if they’re out of energy. Basically, Springtrap’s power turns the camera management ofFive Nights at Freddy’sinto a teleporting game of cat and mouse between the killer and survivors.
Springtrap Perks
The Animatronic comes with three unique perks inDead by Daylight. As always, prestiging Springtrap will make these perks available for other killers.
Springtrap is easily one of the most unique killers thatDead by Daylighthas seen, and playing against The Animatronic as a survivor is a huge chance of pace compared to other killers that the community has already gotten used to. There’s a lot to enjoy inDead by Daylight’sFNAFChapter, andsurvivors should bring their best buildsif they want to survive their trip to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.
