Summary
The Iron Maiden crossover inDead by Daylightbrought in a lot of great content, but there was one killer whose lack of content was a missed opportunity. Of course, the chance to collect cosmetics inDead by Daylightis one of the draws of the game’s many events. It’s not surprising for fans of a Killer or Survivor to be disappointed when they go without something new. However, there was one omission from the Iron Maiden collection that would have been perfect for a cosmetic. It might be one ofDead by Daylight’s biggest missed opportunities in that department.
Unlike manyDead by Daylightevents, the Iron Maiden crossover is unique in that it doesn’t have any effect on the trials at all. The main menu theme is one of the coolest that the game has seen, complete with Iron Maiden’s “Fear of the Dark” playing on the main menu. However, there are no new gameplay gimmicks and the trial maps have not been changed. Instead, the event exists solely in the form of the new cosmetics that were introduced during the event. Thankfully, these cosmetics turned out to be a fantastic set of additions to aDead by Daylightplayer’s wardrobe.
The reason whyDead by Daylight’s Iron Maiden collaborationwent over so well is because of the selection of cosmetics. First off, there were four Killers who got new outfits based onIron Maiden’s mascot, Eddie:
In addition to these killer skins, every non-licensed Survivor also received an Iron Maiden T-shirt out of the collaboration. Overall, the event introduced plenty of cool cosmetics. However, for all of the good things about the event, there is one killer that was ultimately left out in the cold.
Of any killer that could get an Iron Maiden cosmetic,Dead by Daylight’s Legionseems like a natural option. For one thing, they already have a rock/metal theme going with their menu and chase themes in-game that only gets better with their mixtape add-ons. They also have a generally edgy vibe thanks to their design and backstory. The Legion even has a perk called Iron Maiden, which would make the connection even more fitting. Out of all the killers, The Legion seems like they would have been the best suited for Iron Maiden skins, making their exclusion from the proceedings somewhat head-scratching.
Some Iron Maiden Hoodies Would Have Been Ideal For The Legion
The Legion would even have been eligible for an overall contender for thebest killer outfits inDead by Daylight. Since The Legion are about the size of an average Survivor and wear pretty normal jackets and hoodies in their base outfits, there was a perfect opportunity to give them Iron Maiden hoodies. Not only would they be a good fit considering their usual designs, the members of The Legion feel like they would jump at the chance for some Iron Maiden merch. A set of Iron Maiden hoodies for the Legion would have been an excellent choice, but instead they walked away empty-handed.
The Iron Maiden collaboration was a great move on Behavior’s part, but it missed out on what could have been one ofDead by Daylight’s best ideas. The Legion could have really thrived with Iron Maiden outfits on their own. Not only are they popular Killers, but the collaboration would have been a perfect fit for them.Dead by Daylight’s Iron Maiden collaboration brought about a lot of fun new cosmetics that are well worth the players' attention. Unfortunately, theDead by Daylightteam didn’t deliver the same for The Legion.
Dead by Daylight
WHERE TO PLAY
Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.
