The Montreal-based developer Behaviour Interactive, acclaimed for its work on the horror survival classic Dead by Daylight, is expanding into new territory with a major, yet-to-be-revealed venture. The studio is currently hiring a senior technical animator who will join the team behind an as-yet-unannounced “triple-A Sci-Fi FPS,” signaling a bold change from Behaviour’s established projects.
Behaviour Interactive Embarks on a Sci-Fi FPS Ambition
Details shared via a job advertisement on Behaviour Interactive’s official site confirm that development is underway for a science fiction-themed first-person shooter. The job post specifies that the game utilizes Unreal Engine and will uphold “a high realism bar,” implying a dedication to high-fidelity visuals and sophisticated animation techniques. This search for a senior-level technical animator reflects the studio’s commitment to production quality, with the project poised to become a leading addition to Behaviour’s slate of games.
Dead by Daylight: The Studio’s Pillar as New Ventures Arise
For almost ten years, Dead by Daylight has remained at the forefront of Behaviour Interactive’s offerings, recently commemorating its decade since debut and achieving a new peak for concurrent players on Steam. Nonetheless, the company has broadened its scope far beyond the horror multiplayer genre, both self-publishing and collaborating with other publishers on a diverse range of releases.
Among its recent achievements are the development of Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, and the mobile game Worms Across Worlds, reflecting the team’s ability to tackle various genres. In 2023, Meet Your Maker—an inventive building-and-raiding game focused on user-generated strongholds—was released. However, as of 2024, Behaviour Interactive revealed that Meet Your Maker would enter maintenance mode after a single year so the development team could prioritize fresh initiatives (read more).
Exterminauts and a New Era for Behaviour Interactive
Looking ahead, another anticipated title is Exterminauts, a cooperative PvE shooter where squads of three combat alien threats using improvised weaponry. Notably, this third-person shooter is a separate endeavor from the newly disclosed FPS mentioned in the studio’s recruitment ad, leaving the identity of the “triple-A Sci-Fi FPS” as an intriguing question for the fanbase. As for Exterminauts, a release date has yet to be announced.
With this strategic leap into large-scale science fiction shooters, Behaviour Interactive is clearly working to broaden its portfolio past its traditional horror focus. The gaming community is keenly awaiting how Behaviour will apply its multiplayer and live-service know-how to this ambitious FPS, as the upcoming project continues to take shape in a highly competitive market segment.