CHAPTER 28.5: Nicolas Cage

**CHAPTER 28.5: Nicolas Cage** was the fifth Half-Chapter DLC for *Dead by Daylight*, released on 25 July 2023.

This DLC features the following content:

* **1** Survivor:
	+ Nicolas Cage
* **1** exclusive Cosmetic Piece:
	+ *Teal Jacket* - **Common** **Nicolas Cage** Torso
* **1** bundled Outfit:
	+ *Gorgon Drip* - **Very Rare** **Nicolas Cage** Outfit

## Description

*Prepare for a tour de force performance. Dead by Daylight's Nicolas Cage Chapter features a new Survivor, legendary actor Nicolas Cage. Purchasing this DLC unlocks an exclusive Cosmetic: Teal Jacket.*

*The Survivor is Nicolas Cage. Yes, you heard that right. A cinematic icon with over one hundred films under his belt, Cage brings boundless creativity to any project – but nothing could have prepared him for this. Roll out the red carpet for a premiere that's sure to leave audiences breathless, as Nick Cage steps into The Fog for his deadliest role yet.*

### Cage's Info

*Countless awards. Over one hundred films. Nicolas Cage had done it all and seen it all...or so he thought. When a mysterious screenplay for “Descend Beyond” landed on his desk, he signed on without hesitation. While filming, Nick performed his dialogue with gravitas, a dark incantation that rolled off his tongue with ease. He dipped his fingers in a cup of red ink and painted symbols on the stone altar. He was so immersed he barely noticed the tendrils of black Fog slowly creeping toward him...*

### Cage's Perks

When people bring you on to their project, they do so because of the unexpected magic you bring to your performance.
<p>Whenever you are Healthy<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, ''Dramaturgy'' activates:
\*While running, press the ''Active Ability button'' to run with knees high for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">0.5 seconds</span>''' to gain a '''<span class="luaClr clr clr6" style="color: #ff8800;">+25 %</span>''' '''''Haste<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr8" style="color: #d41c1c;">2 seconds</span>''', followed by one of the following effects:
\*\*Suffer from the '''''Exposed<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">12 seconds</span>'''.
\*\*Extend the duration of the '''''Haste<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>''''' '''Status Effect''' for another '''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">2 seconds</span>'''.
\*\*Scream, but without notifying the Killer.
\*\*Receive a random Item<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">Rare</span>''' Rarity, with a random selection of [[Add-on|Add-ons]]<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> attached to it, automatically dropping any previously held Item.
\*''The same effect cannot happen twice in a row.''

<p>''Dramaturgy'' causes the '''''Exhausted<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">60</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">50</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">40</span>''' '''seconds'''.
<p>''Dramaturgy'' cannot be used when '''''Exhausted'''''.

When people bring you on to their project, they do so because of the unexpected magic you bring to your performance.
Whenever you are Healthy, *Dramaturgy* activates:
* While running, press the *Active Ability button* to run with knees high for **0.5 seconds** to gain a **+25 %** ***Haste*** **Status Effect** for **2 seconds**, followed by one of the following effects:
	+ Suffer from the ***Exposed*** **Status Effect** for **12 seconds**.
	+ Extend the duration of the ***Haste*** **Status Effect** for another **2 seconds**.
	+ Scream, but without notifying the Killer.
	+ Receive a random Item of **Rare** Rarity, with a random selection of Add-ons attached to it, automatically dropping any previously held Item.
* *The same effect cannot happen twice in a row.*

*Dramaturgy* causes the ***Exhausted*** **Status Effect** for **60**/**50**/**40** **seconds**.
*Dramaturgy* cannot be used when ***Exhausted***.
You lock in with your co-star, engaging with and reacting to each other on a higher level.
<p>Whenever you are inside the Terror Radius<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, ''Scene Partner'' activates:
\*Looking at the Killer causes you to scream, which reveals their Aura<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">3</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">4</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">5</span>''' '''seconds'''.
\*There is a chance of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">50 %</span>''' that you will scream again, extending the Aura-reveal duration by another '''<span class="luaClr clr clr6" style="color: #ff8800;">2 seconds</span>'''.

<p>''Scene Partner'' has a cool-down of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr8" style="color: #d41c1c;">60 seconds</span>'''.

You lock in with your co-star, engaging with and reacting to each other on a higher level.
Whenever you are inside the Terror Radius, *Scene Partner* activates:
* Looking at the Killer causes you to scream, which reveals their Aura for **3**/**4**/**5** **seconds**.
* There is a chance of **50 %** that you will scream again, extending the Aura-reveal duration by another **2 seconds**.

*Scene Partner* has a cool-down of **60 seconds**.
Big moments are vital, but you know that sometimes an understated read can be just as powerful.
<p>Whenever you are in the Injured State<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, ''Plot Twist'' activates:
\*While crouching and motionless, press the ''Active Ability button'' to silently enter the Dying State<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> with the following benefits:
\*\*'''Suppresses''' ''Grunts of Pain''.
\*\*'''Suppresses''' Pools of Blood<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>.
\*\*'''Grants''' the ability to fully recover from the Dying State.
\*After full recovery using ''Plot Twist'', you are healed instantly and gain a '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">+50 %</span>''' '''''Haste<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">2</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">3</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">4</span>''' '''seconds'''.

<p>''Plot Twist'' deactivates after recovering yourself by any means.
<p>''Plot Twist'' reactivates once more when the Exit Gates become powered.

Big moments are vital, but you know that sometimes an understated read can be just as powerful.
Whenever you are in the Injured State, *Plot Twist* activates:
* While crouching and motionless, press the *Active Ability button* to silently enter the Dying State with the following benefits:
	+ **Suppresses** *Grunts of Pain*.
	+ **Suppresses** Pools of Blood.
	+ **Grants** the ability to fully recover from the Dying State.
* After full recovery using *Plot Twist*, you are healed instantly and gain a **+50 %** ***Haste*** **Status Effect** for **2**/**3**/**4** **seconds**.

*Plot Twist* deactivates after recovering yourself by any means.
*Plot Twist* reactivates once more when the Exit Gates become powered.

### Cage's Cosmetic Pieces

* ***Teal Jacket** - A sophisticated teal smoking jacket, the finest in his wardrobe.*
* ***Gorgon Drip** - A mythological outfit for a larger-than-life celebrity.*

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## Trivia

* **CHAPTER 28.5: Nicolas Cage** was originally teased on 17 May 2023.
	+ A short teaser trailer, narrated by the actor himself, showed the decrepit interiors of a film studio, with **Nicolas** coming into view, stepping out from billowing clouds of smoke or fog.
* **Nicolas Cage** provided both his likeness for the Character, as well as his voice for the narration of the teaser trailer and the Character as well.
* **Nicolas Cage** is the first real-life person to be adapted into a playable character in *Dead by Daylight*.

## Gallery

* The Film set where Nicolas Cage presumably was before he came into the trials
* Nicolas Cage steps out of the Fog, and into the Trials
* A spilled cup of ice tea on Nicolas Cage's film set
* A fallen Director's chair that is on Nicolas Cage's Film set
* Promotional Art