Dead by Daylight Board Game Expansion: What's Included
By Shop -Dead By Daylight | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: Buying Guides
Learn exactly what comes in the Dead by Daylight Malicious Expansion, including new Survivors and Killers, and decide if it's right for your game group.
Quick answer
The Dead by Daylight™: The Board Game Malicious Expansion adds 4 Survivors and 3 Killers with unique perks and powers, plus new gameplay complexity for groups that want more variety and challenge.
What the Malicious Expansion adds to the base game
This expansion introduces a new cabal of Killers with horrifying abilities that defy logic, alongside 4 resourceful Survivors each with their own unique perks. The player count remains 3-5, but the time complexity shifts to a lighter 45-minute play session, making it a good fit for groups that want a faster, more intense experience.
Trade-off: more variety vs. learning curve
Adding new Killers and Survivors increases replayability but also adds rules overhead. If your group is still learning the base game, the expansion's unique powers and perks may slow down play. For experienced players, the new abilities offer fresh strategic depth.
How to decide if the Malicious Expansion is right for you
- Check your player count: The expansion supports 3-5 players, the same as the base game. If you regularly play with exactly 4 or 5, the new Survivors and Killers will fit seamlessly.
- Assess your group's experience level: If your group is comfortable with the base game's rules, the Malicious Expansion adds light complexity. If you're still learning, consider playing the base game a few more times first.
- Consider replay value: With 7 new characters total, the expansion significantly increases the number of possible matchups. This helps prevent the base game from feeling repetitive. If your group plays the base game regularly, this expansion is a strong next step.
Featured product
- Dead by Daylight™: The Board Game Malicious Expansion: Players 3-5, play time 45 minutes, complexity Light. Includes 4 new Survivors with unique perks and 3 new Killers with horrifying powers. This expansion adds meaningful variety without dramatically increasing game length, making it a practical choice for groups that want new content in a manageable session.
Dead by Daylight™: The Board Game Malicious Expansion
Who should buy the Malicious Expansion
Best for
- Groups that want more character variety without a heavier time commitment
- Experienced Dead by Daylight board game players looking for new strategic options
Not ideal for
- Groups still learning the base game who may feel overwhelmed by additional rules
- Players who prefer longer, more complex sessions (the expansion is rated Light complexity)
