Can Lara Croft Survive Dead by Daylight This July?

Disclaimer:
This is an article on a forthcoming event in a game that contains strong elements of horror, strong profanity and graphic violence, including blood and gore. Reader discretion is advised.

A rumour speculating the appearance of Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider franchise in a yet another crossover event in Dead by Daylight spawned during the Twisted Masquerade Event (and the admirations for Barbie’s stylish collaborations with Putt Buddies and the modern incarnation of Polly Pocket from those who would be…shall we say…”too afraid” to play [1] [36] [38] [39]? There is nothing wrong with going for both femininely fun AND frightening though, especially if you consider yourself seduced by a certain Catherine… [7]) [21]. This rumour was later confirmed as one daring gamer can tell by a few promotional clips on social media and some footage of beta testing for Croft’s strive to…you guessed it [3] [9] [19] [20] [23]! Survive! It looks like ijug’s mod of the iconic archaeologist in the game he showcased back in December 2021 has predicted the future and so has my prediction that she would eventually make an appearance in an event due to how unsettling and gruesome her deaths are in the Survivor timeline trilogy [29] [45] [49] [50]. Although I am thrilled that another prediction of mine has come true [49] [50], I am nervous for one of my all-time favourite video game characters as she will play the role of a new Survivor in Dead by Daylight next month [3] [9] [10]. In the meantime, Aestri Yazar maintains the role of a Survivor as Vecna keeps on killing as a Killer for fans of Dungeons & Dragons in the survival horror game that has spooked players for eight years [15] [17].

By now, you know that the beloved heroine is no stranger to crossovers as you may recall her guest appearances in Magic: The Gathering, The Walking Dead: Survivors, Brawlhalla and so on [5] [24] [28] [46] [47]. You may be thinking that her forthcoming appearance in Dead by Daylight is not really needed as you can already customise a Survivor to look a lot like her with the right features, especially the brunette low ponytail [31]. Nonetheless, you cannot deny the thrill of THE Lara Croft officially becoming a Survivor [3] [9] [10]. Too scared to play as her in a survival horror game this July? You can look forward to nurturing your campsite throughout the rest of this Summer in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp if you consider yourself an animal crosser instead [35] [37]. [10]

The younger and more emotionally vulnerable but ultimately courageous incarnation of Ms. Croft from the reboot that was launched in 2013 is rendered in all her strength and beauty in The Fog [11] [19] [23]. The one who will guide her through her most horrifying journey yet must help her uncover treasures in chests and cooperate with other Survivors, such as Ellen Ripley from the Alien franchise and Alan Wake from the game with the same name [2] [3] [9] [12]. It would be quite bizarre to see her get assassinated by Chucky from the Child’s Play franchise [14], Michael Myers from the Halloween films or Naughty Bear from the game with the same name [16] [25] [26] [27] [34]. Nevertheless, Croft’s survival instincts in the grittiness and suspenseful nature of Dead by Daylight can be considered much more fitting and a little more in character than her building and destroying houses during a storm in the colourful world of Fortnite [10] [11] [19] [20] [22] [23] [51]. As terrified as I am for my girl whose goal is to triumph against the Killer with three fellow Survivors next month [3] [9] [10] [11] [19] [20], I am still as proud of her for being a special guest in Dead by Daylight as I was proud of all three incarnations her for being part of the second chapter of the sixth season of Fortnite: Battle Royale back in Spring 2021 [51].

I have a bad feeling about this too, Lara [19]… [11]

Still too scared to join Lara Croft in Dead by Daylight after the beta testing for her appearance [23]? Feel free to set an entirely different mood by diving into Crab God instead [48]. Admittedly, the crossover trend in Dead by Daylight is not as “forced” as many crossovers in Fortnite: Battle Royale due to it all being centred on horror [14] [15] [16] [50]. What could be next? The Slender Man becoming a new Killer in the game [42]? Well, that could be the case if the concept was not hindered by the risk of disrespecting the lore of the mythical icon and the horrific impact a certain incident that happened in real life left on a community a decade ago [8] [41] [43] [44] [52] [56]. I could suggest the Blitzo or Striker from Helluva Boss becoming a new Killer to witness an imp from Hell in an outstanding new 3D style [4] [33] [40], but the show’s adult humour and cartoony artistry would probably not clash well with the game’s realistic essences of survival horror [32]. Crusaders of the Castlevania series are sure to stay alert this August after Ms. Croft’s determination to survive on the 16^th of July [9] [13]. As hardened as a modernised “classic” incarnation of her was in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile nearly a year ago [6], can the younger incarnation from the first game in the Survivor timeline survive in Dead by Daylight this year [19] [20]? 

Be the best Survivor in Dead by Daylight you can be as if you were in Ms. Croft’s boots over a week before the release of Deadpool & Wolverine this July [3] [9] [10] [30] [55]! And keep an eye out for her new character growth in Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft on Netflix this October [53] [54]! In all seriousness, even after the primes of popular creepypastas, we need to keep respecting boundaries and ensuring that others, especially minors are safe when it comes to showing admiration for horror as it is creativity, not reality [8] [43] [52]. [3]

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A Battle Royale Of The Fortnitemares In 2023

You can be enchanted by the cuteness of the forthcoming debut of the seventh generation of the Littlest Pet Shop franchise on Roblox this December and the wave of Animal Crossing LEGO minifigures in Spring 2024 all you want [17] [18] [19], but there are no sparkles of light without the shadows of dark as our Fortnite fighters are in for a fright in a storm of Fortnitemares in the V26.30 update for Fortnite: Battle Royale this month [10] [12] [29]. The previous Fortnitemares include the rise of the shadows before J Balvin’s Afterlife Party in 2020 [8], Ariana Grande in her galactic armour in 2021 during the wrath of the Cube Queen and a rave at the Reality Tree with DJ Lyka in 2022 [9] [26]. A variety of weapons for battlers this year include the Pumpkin Launcher and Thorne’s Vampiric Blade and there are quests to complete to earn XP and some other rewards as treats for doing the tricks right [12] [29]. Feel free to stick to the wholesome adventure in A Tiny Sticker Tale or tune into the fifth episode of TailsTube if you feel too jittery for the spooks [24] [28]. Otherwise, remain cautious as we list the crossover horrors of this year’s Fortnitemares [10]! 

While not as disturbing (with reader discretion required) as the thirteenth episode of Salad Fingers [33] [34], things in this year’s Fortnitemares are certainly not as wholesome as Stolas of the Ars Goetia taking his owlet to the cosmos [13] [20], but they can possibly be as amusing as him being told off for eating the moon and reminded to not destroy any more planets by her [5] [27]. [12]

While a certain “o” is silent for business purposes [21] [22] [36], Fortnite fighters will certainly not be quiet during this year’s Fortnitemares [10] [12] [29]. And now, on with who will be the three musketfears! [10]

Who dares fight with the three third-party trick-or-treaters elected throughout this event? The most shocking aspect of this year’s Fortnitemares to me is the appearance of Michael Myers, the iconic antagonist of the Halloween franchise [10] [12] [14] [15] [16] [29]. The stern look of his mask, especially those soulless pitch-black eyes could be enough to make a Fortnite fighter’s spine shiver. The most surprising aspect of the storm of chaos in the season events is the appearance of Jack Skellington [10] [12] [29], the charming protagonist of The Nightmare Before Christmas, one of the most memorable stop-motion films of all time [6]. Let us not forget about Alan Wake from the psychological horror action-adventure game series with the same name [1] [10] [12] [29]. I shall root for Mr. Wake to give it his all in each battle, from one writer who has had insufferable moments of writer’s block to another [1]. Like many of us said before, Fortnite has become too reliant on crossovers over the years with some making less sense than others [32]. Nevertheless, how this year’s Fortnitemares features three characters from different types of dark media with elements of horror makes it an ambitious crossover that beneficially appeals to Fortnite fighters with different tastes in horror [10] [12] [29]. 

And the Halloween theme tune must be stuck back in your head, poor unfortunate reader [14] [15] [16] [30]. And speaking of music… [12]

Fortnite fighters of every age, 
Isn’t this event fun and strange [10] [12] [29]? 
Past the storm, you could be spared…
Kill and build in Fortnitemares [6]! [12]

In a cold-blooded conclusion, Michael Myers, Jack Skellington and Alan Wake are sure to make this year’s Fortnitemares a triple crossover haunt the dreams of Fortnite fighters before the 3^rd of November [10] [12] [29]. Whether you consider yourself lucky on a Friday the 13^thor not [33] [34], you may recall a parody of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise known as “Kyle the 13th” in the Fortnitemares of 2017 and 2018 [4] [11]. Would you consider yourself lucky enough to survive this year’s Fortnitemares [10], just like how you survived the others [8] [9] [26]? Outside of the Fortnitemares, some more terrors await you…shortly, including the update and remake of Slender: The Arrival celebrating its tenth anniversary [2] [35]. Speaking of anniversary, let us salute the soldiers in the Call Of Duty fanbase celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the series [3]. As for Fortnite, some of its crossovers may have made less sense than others [32], but there is still potential for future collaborations to be faithful and vital without seeming so forced. You can treat yourself with some candy, including jellybeans, candy corn and pepper mints during your constructions and slaughters [12] [29], but beware of the tricks of Jason, Jack, and Alan [10] [12] [29]. Have a Happy Halloween, Fortnite fighters! 

And stay tuned for the long overdue release of Alan Wake 2 [25]! [12]

But seriously! Why is Optimus Prime the same size as a human being in the Fortnite universe [7]?! Did he take a Mini Mushroom from the Super Mario universe [23] [31]? [7]

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