Key Takeaways
- Dead by Daylight spinoff The Casting of Frank Stone will offer Twitch integration, allowing viewers to make decisions in the game.
- Set in Cedar Hills, the game follows filmmakers facing supernatural dangers, with mechanics such as the Cutting Room Floor.
- With a release approaching, players can pre-order the game to experience a cinematic, interactive horror story in the Dead by Daylight universe.
The latest game coming to the world of Dead by Daylight, The Casting of Frank Stone, is set to have Twitch integration included. The addition of Twitch integration into The Casting of Frank Stone will allow viewers to not only watch their favorite streamers play, but also give them a hand in the decision-making process.
Developed by Supermassive Games and set in the small town of Cedar Hills, The Casting of Frank Stone follows a group of teenage filmmakers as they attempt to film a movie about a legendary serial killer from their hometown. When the group begins to face some supernatural dangers, they soon change their objective to helping each other survive. The game is set to build upon the universe of Dead by Daylight while providing a more cinematic and interactive story-based experience. Alongside that, it has been revealed that the game is set to feature a list of iconic mechanics found in many Supermassive games, such as the Cutting Room Floor that allows players to change decisions made in prior scenes.
Originally announced at Gamescon 2024 and later posted on The Casting of Frank Stone‘s official Twitter, the developers have shared that Twitch integration will be included in the game’s various mechanics. As its name implies, Twitch integration allows streamers to include their Twitch audience into the game during a stream. In the case of The Casting of Frank Stone, this specific version of Twitch integration will allow viewers to vote on certain decisions within the game, allowing them to control where the story goes save for the few player vetoes available.
The Casting of Frank Stone Will Include Twitch Integration, Cutting Room Floor, and More
Alongside Twitch integration, players can expect a wealth of iconic Supermassive mechanics to be found in The Casting of Frank Stone. The game is also set to include the previously mentioned Cutting Room Floor mechanic alongside an 8mm film filter that allows players to view the game as if it was recorded on old film. Players can also expect the game to include a blend of the typical recurring mechanics found in interactive story games and Dead by Daylight, such as branching dialogue, quick time events, and skill checks.
With the release date of The Casting of Frank Stone approaching, it won’t be long until players are able to jump into the world of Cedar Hills and try out these new mechanics for themselves. The Casting of Frank Stone will further build upon the Dead by Daylight universe and is available for pre-order now.
