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Art the Clown DBD Chapter: 2026 Release

Art the Clown DBD Chapter: 2026 Release

Art the Clown from Terrifier joins DBD as a Killer in November 2026. Confirmed release window from the 10th Anniversary. Sienna Shaw + power speculation, all sourced.

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Quick answer

Art the Clown from the Terrifier film series is coming to Dead by Daylight as a new Killer in November 2026. The reveal happened live at the 10th Anniversary Broadcast on June 14, 2026 in Montreal, and the Chapter is set to be the final licensed chapter of 2026. Behaviour Interactive has not released a gameplay trailer, perk names, or a power breakdown yet. As of now, the announcement only confirms a November 2026 release window and the Killer's identity. Source: IGN + BHVR 10th Anniversary Recap.

This article is for: Dead by Daylight players who watched the 10th Anniversary Broadcast, fans of the Terrifier film series, and anyone wondering what is confirmed versus speculated about the Art the Clown Chapter. Everything below is sourced to the official BHVR broadcast, IGN, GameSpot, Sportskeeda, and the Fandom wiki, with speculation clearly labeled.

Art the Clown wielding a bloodied cleaver in a dark foggy environment

The 10th Anniversary reveal: what Behaviour actually said

Behaviour Interactive closed out the 10th Anniversary Broadcast on June 14, 2026 with the Art the Clown reveal. The event was held in person at the Grand Quay in Montreal, with a full day of panels and a livestreamed broadcast that started at 8 PM ET. The reveal was teased on stage: a real-life person dressed in Art's black-and-white clown costume danced in front of the audience, then the Terrifier logo and a "November 2026" release window appeared on screen. There was no gameplay trailer, no perk teaser, and no voice actor reveal. Source: GameSpot 10th Anniversary recap.

BHVR Executive Producer Mathieu Cote was on stage for the reveal. His description of the chapter: Art the Clown "brings his unique showmanship, dark humor, and brutality to the game in a way that stands out even among horror's most iconic killers." That is the most direct official characterisation of the Chapter so far. The phrasing is consistent with how BHVR framed other licensed killers like The Shape (Myers) and The Cenobite (Pinhead), where the team leans into the source material's tone rather than redesigning it. Source: Comicbook.com Terrifier reveal coverage.

Release window and where it sits in the 2026 roadmap

The Art the Clown Chapter is scheduled for November 2026. It will land as the third major chapter drop of 2026, between Chorus of Sin (the community-developed Chapter releasing August 26, 2026) and The Mall (a brand-new indoor map dropping in December 2026). The full 2026 chapter calendar is now:

  • June 16, 2026: The Slasher (Jason Voorhees) chapter, Patch 10.0.0
  • June 25, 2026: Shane Wiigwaas original Survivor chapter, "The Life Road"
  • August 26, 2026: Chorus of Sin community-developed chapter (already covered on this site)
  • November 2026: Terrifier chapter, Art the Clown Killer
  • December 2026: The Mall, new map (no Killer)
  • 2027: The Casting of Frank Stone chapter + 1v1 mode + Zombie mode + visual overhaul + modding tools

Source: Sportskeeda 10th Anniversary livestream recap. Note that the November window is not a hard date. BHVR has not yet announced a specific day, week, or PTB for the Terrifier Chapter. The other 2026 chapters all had a confirmed day in their respective patches, so the absence of a date is unusual and likely means the Art the Clown reveal is still early-stage. Expect more detail at a future Community Stream.

What we know about Art the Clown in DBD (confirmed)

As of the June 14 reveal, the list of confirmed facts about the Terrifier Chapter in Dead by Daylight is short. Here is everything BHVR has officially stated, with sources:

  • Killer identity: Art the Clown from the Terrifier film series, voiced/animated in DBD style (Source: BHVR 10th Anniversary Recap)
  • Release window: November 2026 (Source: BHVR 10th Anniversary Recap)
  • Chapter status: Final licensed chapter of 2026, follows the Chorus of Sin Chapter in August (Source: GameSpot 10th Anniversary recap)
  • Tone confirmation: Director Mathieu Cote described Art as bringing "showmanship, dark humor, and brutality" (Source: Comicbook.com)
  • Movie news confirmed same day: The Dead by Daylight film is officially in development with Thordur Palsson directing and Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick writing the script, produced by Jason Blum (Source: ComingSoon.net)

That is the full list of confirmed information. There is no confirmed power, no confirmed perk names, no confirmed add-ons, no confirmed map, and no confirmed Survivor. Any other detail you see in fan content is speculation, which I have clearly labelled as such in the next two sections.

Bloodied weapons from the Terrifier films including a chainsaw and cleaver scattered in a dark foggy set

Art the Clown lore from the films (confirmed by the movies)

While BHVR has not revealed Art's in-game power, the films have established a clear personality and toolkit. Knowing the source material helps separate what is likely to carry over to DBD versus what is fan invention.

Art the Clown is the main antagonist of the Terrifier film series, created by writer-director Damien Leone. He debuted in the 2008 short film The 9th Circle, returned in the 2011 short Terrifier, and became a horror icon through the 2016 feature Terrifier, the 2022 sequel Terrifier 2, and the 2024 release Terrifier 3. A fourth film, Terrifier 4, is currently in pre-production. Source: Wikipedia - Art the Clown.

What makes Art distinctive in the slasher canon is that he has no canonical backstory and almost no dialogue. He communicates through mime-like physicality, silent stares, and grotesque black-and-white clown makeup. He is depicted as a demonic entity, possibly collecting souls for Satan, resurrected by a child-shaped entity called "The Little Pale Girl" after his apparent death at the end of the first film. By the end of Terrifier 3, Sienna Shaw decapitates him and destroys The Little Pale Girl, which stripped him of his immortality. Terrifier 4 is being written and is expected to give him a definitive backstory. Source: ScreenRant - Art the Clown origin explained.

Art's signature weapons in the films include a meat cleaver, hacksaw, scalpel, gun, chainsaw, axe, and even nitrogen tanks. He is inhumanly strong (crushes human skulls with his foot, tears people apart with his bare hands), regenerates from non-decapitation injuries, can survive being beheaded for a time, and has been depicted as functionally immortal when The Little Pale Girl is active. In the films, he is also capable of limited shapeshifting, vocal mimicry, and reality-warping in dreams, but those abilities depend on The Little Pale Girl's involvement and may not transfer to DBD. Source: Villains Wiki - Art the Clown.

What the DBD power and perks might look like (speculation, not confirmed)

BHVR has not released a gameplay trailer, perk names, or a power breakdown for Art the Clown. Everything in this section is fan speculation drawn from community concepts and the films. Do not treat any of this as official until Behaviour Interactive confirms it.

The most-discussed community concept for Art's power is a bag-of-tricks weapon system similar to the Dredge remnant cycle, but with melee weapons instead of remnant teleports. The fan-build version cycles between a cleaver (basic attack), a hacksaw (causes Deep Wounds with accelerated bleed-out), an acid flask (short-range projectile that applies Hindered and screen blur), and a meat cleaver charged attack (delayed but instantly breaks pallets and applies Broken). This is a community video concept, not a BHVR statement. Source: DBD x Terrifier: Art The Clown Power and Sienna Shaw Perks (Community Concept).

For perks, community concepts have included names like Wasted Remedy (Survivors who heal inside the Terror Radius become Exposed for 8-10 seconds after the heal), Thought You Could Escape (Exit Gates regress 1-3 charges per second when not actively being opened, preventing the standard 99-percent hold), and Persistence (each Generator completion grants 3-5 percent Haste for 10 seconds). These are entirely fan-proposed and almost certainly not the final perk names. Source: BHVR Forums - Art The Clown chapter concept thread.

The most likely realistic power for Art, based on how BHVR usually adapts licensed characters, is a single-weapon stance with a high-damage basic attack and either a Undetectable toggle or a tracking tool. The closest in-game parallel is The Shape (Myers), who has an Evil Within stance system that shifts between Stalk, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 (instant down). Art the Clown in the films cycles between stealth and burst-damage moments, which would translate well to that template.

Is Sienna Shaw the paired Survivor? (speculation, leaning yes)

The Survivor half of a licensed chapter is usually the female lead from the source material. In the Terrifier films, that role is filled by Sienna Shaw, the final girl of the franchise who defeats Art in Terrifier 3 and is expected to return in Terrifier 4. Sienna has been the subject of fan speculation for the DBD Survivor slot since 2024. Source: Damien Leone teases Survivor for Art (community breakdown).

The strongest non-official evidence is a social media exchange between Terrifier creator Damien Leone and a fan in mid-2026, where Leone responded "Wouldn't that be awesome?" when asked if Sienna was the Survivor. That is not a confirmation, but it is the closest thing to one outside the broadcast itself. The 10th Anniversary reveal did not announce a Survivor alongside the Killer, which is unusual for BHVR. For comparison, every other major licensed chapter in 2025-2026 (Resident Evil, Castlevania, The Slasher) included a Survivor reveal in the same broadcast.

My read: Sienna Shaw is the most likely Survivor, but the announcement is not a lock. BHVR may have held the Survivor reveal for a later date. The PTB, expected roughly 3-4 weeks before November, will almost certainly settle the question.

Watch the reveal

The full 10th Anniversary Broadcast contains every announcement, including the Art the Clown reveal at the very end. The Terrifier segment starts around the 4:25 mark in the full stream.

The full 10th Anniversary Broadcast, including the Art the Clown reveal at the end. Watch the Terrifier segment from 4:25 onwards. (BHVR, official).

For a 10-minute community breakdown of just the Terrifier segment and the road ahead:

Watch the 10th Anniversary roadmap breakdown (community recap, 10 min)

Frequently asked questions

When does Art the Clown release in Dead by Daylight?

Art the Clown is scheduled to release as part of the Terrifier Chapter in November 2026. Behaviour Interactive has not announced a specific day or a Public Test Build (PTB) date yet. Expect the PTB to land roughly 3-4 weeks before the live release, which would put it in early-to-mid October 2026. Source: BHVR 10th Anniversary Recap.

Is Art the Clown a Killer or Survivor in DBD?

Art the Clown is the new Killer. The reveal at the 10th Anniversary Broadcast only confirmed the Killer. Whether a Survivor (most likely Sienna Shaw from the films) will be paired with the Killer is not officially confirmed. Source: IGN Terrifier reveal article.

What is Art the Clown's power in Dead by Daylight?

Not officially revealed. The only confirmed detail about Art's gameplay is BHVR's description of "showmanship, dark humor, and brutality." Community concepts have proposed a bag-of-tricks weapon cycle (cleaver, hacksaw, acid flask, heavy cleaver) similar to the Dredge power, but these are fan concepts only. The real power will be revealed in a future trailer, likely during the PTB. Source: Comicbook.com.

Is the Survivor Sienna Shaw?

Almost certainly, but not officially confirmed. Sienna Shaw is the final girl of the Terrifier films and the strongest fan-candidate for the Survivor slot. Terrifier creator Damien Leone has hinted at her inclusion on social media but has not formally announced her. The 10th Anniversary Broadcast did not reveal a Survivor, which is unusual and may indicate the Survivor will be announced separately closer to the November release. Source: Damien Leone teases Sienna Survivor (community breakdown).

How much will the Art the Clown Chapter cost?

Not announced. Based on previous licensed chapters (The Slasher $8 USD, The Cenobite $8 USD, The Onryō $8 USD, The Ghoul from Junji Ito $8 USD), expect Art the Clown to be priced at $8 USD or the regional equivalent. Behaviour Interactive occasionally offers 25-50 percent off during the launch week, so holding for the first 7 days is usually cheaper. The chapter usually includes the Killer, 3 unique perks, and any cosmetic add-ons for the launch window.

Will Art the Clown have a PTB?

Yes, almost certainly. Every Killer since The Knight (Chapter 27, 2023) has had a Public Test Build roughly 3-4 weeks before the live chapter release. The Art the Clown PTB is expected in early-to-mid October 2026. Sign up for the PTB via the Dead by Daylight official Discord or the in-game news popup once it goes live.

What other announcements came out of the 10th Anniversary Broadcast?

Beyond Art the Clown, the 10th Anniversary Broadcast covered: the Casting of Frank Stone Chapter coming in 2027, the 1v1 mode and Zombie mode in development, the 2027 visual overhaul (new character models, dynamic weather, lighting rework), the DBD movie directed by Thordur Palsson with a script by Alexandre Aja, and the new Mall map in December 2026. The complete recap is at BHVR 10th Anniversary Recap.

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