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The year is 2026, and the fog of Dead by Daylight's Entity realm continues to thicken with fresh rumors. Longtime fans may recall a particularly persistent leak from 2022 that hinted at a return to the spooky halls of Resident Evil, and now whispers of that once-dismissed Chapter 25 are echoing again. What was once speculative chatter – centered around Ada Wong, Rebecca Chambers, and Albert Wesker – is now being reexamined as Behaviour Interactive teases upcoming content that feels oddly familiar.

Back in 2022, the game was riding high off the release of Chapter 23: Sadako Rising, and players were eagerly awaiting the sixth-anniversary broadcast scheduled for May 17. However, the real excitement brewed in unofficial corners of the internet. A leaker known as LeaksDbd ignited the community by claiming that Chapter 25 would be a second Resident Evil crossover, featuring the enigmatic spy Ada Wong and the resilient medic Rebecca Chambers as survivors, with the sunglass-wearing bioterrorist Albert Wesker stepping in as the killer.

This trio seemed disjointed at the time, especially when compared to the first Resident Evil DLC (Chapter 20) which cohesively pulled from the remakes of RE2 and RE3, bringing Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, and the relentless Nemesis. Yet the very messiness of the proposed roster somehow made the leak credible for many – Behaviour had never shied away from unconventional pairings, after all.

At the time, no screenshots or perk details accompanied the Wesker rumor, making it harder to verify than other leaks. For instance, a separate leak for Chapter 24 had surfaced around the same period, showing a hideous monstrosity called the Dredge and a survivor named Haddie Kaur with full perk descriptions. The Resident Evil leak lacked that kind of concrete visual evidence, causing many to file it under "interesting but improbable."

Now, four years later, the landscape has changed. Dead by Daylight has seen numerous chapters, reworks, and even a shift toward more experimental killer designs. The unused map variants of the Raccoon City Police Department – first datamined in the Chapter 20 PTB – were never fully implemented. However, recent developer surveys and cryptic social media posts have fans connecting dots that lead straight back to those old Wesker rumors.

💉 Why 2026 Could Be the Year

Several signals are aligning:

  • Map Variants: The long-dormant RPD variants have reportedly been spotted again in backend updates. Data miners suggest they are more polished than ever.

  • Capcom Collaboration: With the success of recent Resident Evil titles and remakes, Capcom appears more open to crossovers. Behaviour has already proven it can handle the license.

  • Perk Potential: Wesker's superhuman speed and strength could translate into a terrifying power set – perhaps a dash ability or viral infection mechanic that differentiates him from the Nemesis.

  • Survivor Synergy: Ada and Rebecca, while unconnected in the mainline games, represent fan-favorite eras of RE. Their inclusion would open the door for cosmetics from Resident Evil 4, RE5, and even the Vendetta animated films.

🧟 The Dredge Detour

To understand why the Wesker rumor faded, one must look at 2022's actual Chapter 24: Roots of Dread. The Dredge was revealed as a nightmarish amalgamation of flesh and darkness, a killer that weaponized lockers and built up a mechanic called Nightfall. Haddie Kaur’s arrival as a lore-connected survivor added depth. The Chapter was well-received, but it so thoroughly dominated the conversation that the Resident Evil speculation was all but buried.

As Dead by Daylight marched through its seventh anniversary, Halloween crossovers, and original creations like The Knight, Skull Merchant, and The Singularity, the idea of a second RE chapter seemed to drift into wishful thinking. Yet Behaviour has never ruled out returning to existing licenses – Hellraiser's Pinhead is proof that old deals can be renegotiated.

🕶️ What Wesker Could Bring

Should Albert Wesker finally stalk the trials, his power design could draw from his iconic abilities: the teleport-like dashing from Resident Evil 5, temporary invincibility frames after a dodge, or even a unique infection that slowly blinds survivors until they "cure" it at supply chests. Pair that with Ada’s gadget-oriented perks and Rebecca’s team-healing talents, and the chapter could introduce a new meta.

The leak community, especially figures like LeaksDbd who have occasionally been right over the years, maintains that the original information wasn't false – merely premature. As of 2026, the pieces appear to be falling into place. While no official announcement has been made, Behaviour's anniversary stream later this month is expected to reveal the next chapter. If a certain black-clad villain appears on screen, many fans will feel a long-awaited vindication.

Dead by Daylight remains available across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch’s successor, and mobile platforms, with a player base hungrier than ever for iconic horror legends. Whether it’s Wesker, a backflipping Albert outrunning flashlights, or something even more shocking, the fog holds its secrets tight – but maybe not for much longer.