Dead by Daylight fans will be pleased to know that the game is launching a new original Chapter titled Sinister Grace. This time, the game is inspired by Thai folklore and introduces a new Killer known as The Krasue. It also introduces a new Survivor: Vee Boonyasak. Behavior Interactive’s aim with this title is to delve deeper into the more unknown horror that lurks in areas of the world that aren’t as widespread as other terrifying legends.
From what has been indicated, music plays a very important role in this new episode. Additionally, six new character Perks have been introduced, allowing players to enjoy completely different ways of playing. For example, the first Hex Perk since Dead by Daylight: Castlevania is being introduced to bring a breath of fresh air.
Thai Folk Horror
While Dead by Daylight has brought many iconic licenses into The Fog, original Chapters hold a special significance for the team. It’s a chance to explore the vast horror spectrum and delve into a different subgenre, with Sinister Grace marking a foray into folk horror – specifically Thai folk horror.
The Krasue is one of the most fearsome figures in Thai culture, with its disturbing origin and grotesque appearance. Blending the supernatural with gnarly body horror, The Krasue is easily one of Dead by Daylight’s most visually disturbing characters to date.
“When we set out to make this Chapter, we wanted to deliver something for the gore fans out there,” explains Dave Richard, Dead by Daylight’s Creative Director. “The Krasue’s transformation really leans into that, her body rips and peels open like a blister under pressure.”
“There’s a cool juxtaposition going on,” continues Richard. “You have this opera singer with an incredibly beautiful voice and a graceful presence transforming into an unsettling creature straight out of a nightmare. Guts and organs hanging out, blood dripping all over. It doesn’t get better than this.”
What is a Krasue?
A Krasue is a creature that manifests as a floating head, typically favoring the appearance of an alluring young woman. It can float through the air, dragging its entrails around like macabre balloon strings. Fueled by insatiable hunger, it sheds the body it inhabits and spends the night hunting.
In Dead by Daylight, The Krasue is Burong Sukapat. Once a promising opera singer, her voice was rivalled only by her beauty. When a mysterious offer was made, she greedily accepted, inviting a presence to inhabit her body in exchange for the fame she sought.
And so the Krasue’s curse began…
Playing As The Krasue
Playing as The Krasue will allow players to alternate between two forms – body and head – with each one offering a different approach to the hunt. While traversing as a floating head, The Krasue has increased speed and a deadly melee attack – the aptly named Intestinal Whip. And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
On foot, The Krasue can spit the Leeching Gland, a projectile that infects Survivors, rendering them more susceptible to your attacks. This push-and-pull grants players freedom to alternate at their pleasure, offering a high skill ceiling to those dedicated enough to master her kit.
Vee Boonyasak
“Faulty amps, sweaty dives, broken-down vans… nothing makes you feel more alive.”
The beating heart of Axekick, drummer Vee Boonyasak knows what it’s like to bleed for her art. She also knows a thing or two about roughing it on the road, having traveled across Thailand in the tried-and-true van. Sure, being swept into The Fog wasn’t exactly good for the band. On the other hands, their streaming numbers have never been higher…
Joining the ever-growing roster of musicians in The Fog, Vee’s infectious attitude, up-tempo pace, and kinetic energy bring a new dynamic to every Trial. Boasting Perks and a playstyle fueled by the spirit of rock and roll, her addition to the game marks a jolt of energy that only a killer drum solo can provide.
“We love bringing musicians into The Fog,” says Richard. “At this point, we’re almost able to fill an entire band. Vee is extra special to me because I’m also a drummer, so it’s been fun telling her story and seeing the unique energy she brings to the Dead by Daylight universe.”
Dead by Daylight: Sinister Grace now available to play on PTB, with the full Chapter release in September 2025
