Designing a new killer concept for Dead by Daylight taught me how challenging it is to create something unique within an established game ecosystem. Researching existing killers helped me identify gaps and ultimately led to the idea of a puppet master who temporarily controls survivors after landing multiple hits with their primary weapon.

This project also deepened my understanding of level design. I explored Dead by Daylight maps firsthand and supplemented my research with foundational theory from industry books. Applying these principles in context helped me better understand how gameplay and environment design work together to support player experience.