{
  "id": 16683042,
  "title": "Dead by Daylight Devs Explain Chucky's Exit From Stores and Says Horror Icons Removed Due to Licenses Have 'Open Invitation' to Rejoin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/dead-by-daylight-devs-explain-chuckys-exit-from-stores-and-says",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T23:57:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/dead-by-daylight-devs-explain-chuckys-exit-from-stores-and-says-horror-icons-removed-due-to-licenses-have-open-invitation-to-rejoin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has explained that horror icon Chucky will be removed from stores next year, with the studio stating that \"horror icons [will] continue to have an open invitation to join (or rejoin)\". Following the removal of Pinhead last year and Michael Myers just months ago, fans were saddened to see another Killer exit the game's roster. While Behaviour aims to keep licenses in the game indefinitely, this isn't always possible. Chucky, Pinhead, and other franchises may leave due to licensing issues, with no guaranteed return. Those who own Chucky or related cosmetics can still use them after the November 24, 2026 cutoff. Behaviour reassured fans that Dead by Daylight \"will always be gaming's House of Horror,\" with the studio promising regular updates and content.",
  "summary": "Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has responded after confirming Chucky would be removed from stores last week, explaining that horror icons will \"continue to have an open invitation to join (or rejoin).\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}