Kate Denson
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A ray of sunshine illuminated this cold and gray place - a ray in the form of a woman. I heard her before I saw her, a voice, more beautiful than I had encountered in some time, came drifting through the trees. While a lament might have been more suited to this sepulchral locale, she sang a song of joy, of hope and family. Her warm smile greeted any that joined her at the campfire and, just for moment, they were able to forget which realm they inhabited.
As quick as she was to make friends, I got the feeling that to cross her would be a mistake. To remain so positive and upbeat in such a place would require a will of iron. Perhaps less a ray of sunshine then, but a bolt of lightning? Brilliant light and great power that could split the world in two.'' |
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~ Unknown (Potentially Benedict Baker) |
Kate Denson | |
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Gender |
Female |
Role |
Hopeful Songbird |
Nationality |
American |
DLC |
Curtain Call |
Voice Actor |
Daphné Poulin Gourdeau |
Kate Denson is one of 24 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight
.
She was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER VIII: Curtain Call, a Chapter DLC released on 12 June 2018.
Contents
Overview
Kate Denson is a hopeful songbird, able to make the most of her surroundings.
Her personal Perks, Dance With Me , Windows of Opportunity
, and Boil Over
, grant her the foresight and feistiness to escape even the most dire situations.
Difficulty rating: Easy
(based on only using her Unique Perks)
Lore
- Additional Lore can be found in Tome III - Escalation: Back to Zero.
One of Kate Denson's earliest memories was standing in front of her family, singing a song that she'd learned that morning at school, and watching smiles spread across their faces. Seeing how something as simple as a song could make people so happy was the moment when she knew what she wanted to do with her life.
She practised, learned the guitar as soon as she was big enough to reach over it, and was performing in front of crowds by the time she was eight years old. Her mother did everything she could to fulfil Kate's dreams, taking her all over their home state of Pennsylvania, then across the South, and even to Nashville itself.
Kate won folk music competitions and talent shows whenever she participated, but for her to win others had to lose, and that wasn't in her nature. She only wanted an outlet, a way to touch people's lives. To make them forget the worries of the world and just enjoy themselves, if only for a while.
With age came a new-found freedom. She bought a battered old Chevy truck and was able to travel around by herself, meeting fans and making new friends wherever she stopped. Hers wasn't a story of rock excess though: just the road, her guitar and maybe a good bourbon to end the day.
From sun-baked festivals to dark and cosy bars, people flocked to her voice and her self-penned songs of friendship, family, love and home.
These sentiments weren't just lip-service: she made sure to return home as often as she could, to help out in her community and entertain the local children with her tales of the wider world. She saw it as a way of giving back, of supporting others in the same way she had been.
It was home where she found most of her inspiration as well. She had always loved to take long walks in the woods around her town, exploring off the beaten track, finding a quiet spot to play and write her songs. She had a favourite location she returned to time and time again, a natural hollow, encircled by trees, that looked almost as if it had been blasted out of the rocks thousands of years ago.
Here she felt a strong connection to nature, and to the Earth itself. She let her mind be enveloped by the forest and it rewarded her with constant inspiration.
She picked up her guitar and played, her fingers dancing across the fretboard. The music that she made this time was unlike her usual uplifting tunes, being much more melancholy, even dark. Still, something compelled her to continue, to finish the song.
Around her, the leaves vibrated in unison with the guitar strings and the boughs of the trees lengthened, coalescing into a living form. Spider-like legs descended from the canopy above, grasping for her. Regaining her senses, she grabbed a rock and tried to beat them back, but their skin was hard as iron and the rock simply bounced off and skittered away.
The legs coiled like tendrils around her limbs and lifted her towards the darkness overhead. Fog rolled across the clearing, obscuring both Kate and the creature of nightmares that drew her up towards itself.
When the fog cleared, there was no sign of any struggle, or of life. Just an acoustic guitar, the scratch plate engraved with flowers; as well as the initials KD, inlaid in mother of pearl.
Kate's Perks
These are Perks that start off only appearing in Kate's Bloodweb . After achieving Level 30, Teachable versions of these Perks can be found:
- Dance With Me - Level 30
- Windows of Opportunity - Level 35
- Boil Over - Level 40
Once obtained, other Survivors will be able to find Kate's Perks in their respective Bloodwebs from that point onwards.
Dance With Me |
When performing a fast vault or leaving a Locker Dance With Me has a cool-down of 60/50/40 seconds. "Another show's off and runnin', | |
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Windows of Opportunity |
Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability. Auras of Pallets Windows of Opportunity has a cool-down of 30/25/20 seconds when vaulting or dropping a Pallet during a Chase. "Rise and shine, work hard, carve out your name, | |
Boil Over |
You are a battler and do everything to escape a foe's grasp. Your Struggle Effects on the Killer are increased by 25/50/75 %. You obscure the Killer's ability to the Auras "Buck and Wild, |
Achievements
- Main article: Achievements
There is currently 1 Achievement which is related to Kate.
Icon | Name | Description |
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Adept Kate | Escape with Kate Denson using only her Unique Perks: Dance With Me ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Customisation
Players can customise their Character by choosing one outfit style from each category. Blood-stained attire is obtained after Kate reaches Level 50 and prestiges.
Kate's attire includes:
Default
Prestige
Event
Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Event | Exclusive to Event Participation |
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Free Songbird | ![]() |
Event | A sleek bandana top with a free spirit print. There's too many places to see to stay in one place. Break free, songbird! | Scorching Summer BBQ | No |
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Crown of the Entity | ![]() |
Event | A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan. | Fourth Year Anniversary | Yes |
DLC
Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | DLC |
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Midday Slip Dress | ![]() |
Common | A light, sleek bandana top with pattern print. | CHAPTER VIII: Curtain Call |
Archives
In-Game Store
Outfits
- Linked Cosmetics
: click on the icon in the table below to see the individual parts of a Cosmetic Set and their descriptions.
Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Contents | Collection | Price | |
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Struggling Songwriter | Common | A cute confidence-boost outfit for the angsty songwriter who scratches out, rewrites, and scratches out again her music sheets. | Patterned Slip Dress (Dark Yellow)
Ripped Jorts (Dark Red) |
Kate Essentials | 90
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1800
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Struggling Songwriter | Common | A cute confidence-boost outfit for the angsty songwriter who scratches out, rewrites, and scratches out again her music sheets. | Patterned Slip Dress (Purple)
Ripped Jorts (Dark Olive Green) |
Kate Essentials | 90
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1800
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Struggling Songwriter | Common | A cute confidence-boost outfit for the angsty songwriter who scratches out, rewrites, and scratches out again her music sheets. | Patterned Slip Dress (Red)
Ripped Jorts (Light Gray) |
Kate Essentials | 90
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1800
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Struggling Songwriter | Common | A cute confidence-boost outfit for the angsty songwriter who scratches out, rewrites, and scratches out again her music sheets. | Patterned Slip Dress (Orange)
Ripped Jorts (Dark Burgundy) |
Kate Essentials | 90
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1800
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Struggling Songwriter | Common | A cute confidence-boost outfit for the angsty songwriter who scratches out, rewrites, and scratches out again her music sheets. | Patterned Slip Dress (Blue)
Ripped Jorts (Charcoal) |
Kate Essentials | 90
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1800
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Dive Bar Diva | Uncommon | It's open mic night! Time to break out the guitar and woo the slightly inebriated crowd. They'll be humming along in no time! | Debut Night Curls
Beer-Soaked Slip Dress Last Drinks Jorts |
Sultry Songstress | 270
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5400
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Stage Presence | Uncommon | It's open mic night! Time to break out the guitar and woo the slightly inebriated crowd. They'll be humming along in no time! | Dainty Curls
Headliner Slip Dress Celebrity Jorts |
Sultry Songstress | 270
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5400
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Rodeo Rancher | Rare | A casual outfit for a fun day in the ranch. It is both practical and fashionable. | Pony Rider
Cowgirl Button-Up Shirt Cowgirl Jeans |
All Country | 675
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13500
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Small Town Girl | Rare | A casual outfit for a fun day in the ranch. It is both practical and fashionable.
Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world. |
Polite Ponytail
Moonshine Button-Up Shirt Line Dance Jeans |
All Country | 810
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Main Headliner | Very Rare | Hop on your old pickup and hit Route 66 for the show of a lifetime. | Morning Daze Shades
Old Glory Knotted T-Shirt Americana Denim Pants |
Summer Music Fest | 1080
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21600
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Tokyo Headliner | Very Rare | It was Kate's first time in Japan and she was joining an iconic all-girl band for the performance of a lifetime. | Twin Ribbons
Off-the-Shoulder Top Neko Denim Shorts |
Grim Matsuri | 1080
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21600
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Award Night Opulence | Very Rare | Decadent and luxuriant, this outfit shows you like the finer things in life, and won't settle for anything less. | Gold Cascade
Ray of Light Slit Leather Skirt |
Gold & Silk | 1080
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Winter Wilderness | Very Rare | Gear up for a long trek to reconnect with your childhood memories of climbing the frozen waterfalls of Yellowstone. | Caribou Beanie Hat
Sub-Zero Performance Jacket Mountaineer Boots |
Alpine Frost | 1080
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21600
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Midnight Rider | Very Rare | It's a million yellow stripes to the next gig and you've got a bullet on two wheels to get you there. Even the roar of the engine can't drown out the song in your head. | Silver Moonlight
Sunset Hopefuls Tee & Jacket Route 66 Leather |
The Rebel Star | 1080
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Lady Volksfest | Very Rare | Kate never missed a chance to sing at a festival, and she was prepared for Oktoberfest to be a raucous one. | One-piece Outfit | Oktoberfest | 1080
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Heads
Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | |
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Debut Night Curls | Uncommon | Light, curly, and full-bodied hair. Perfect for any country-singing diva! | Dive Bar Diva | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Dainty Curls | Uncommon | Light, curly, and full-bodied hair. Perfect for any country-singing diva! | Stage Presence | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Pony Rider | Rare | A tightly-pulled ponytail, suited to work outdoors or relaxing after hours. | Rodeo Rancher | All Country | 250
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4500
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Polite Ponytail | Rare | A tightly-pulled ponytail, suited to work outdoors or relaxing after hours. | Small Town Girl | All Country | 300
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Morning Daze Shades | Very Rare | Classic shades to cover-up your growing sleep deprivation. | Main Headliner | Summer Music Fest | 400
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7200
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Twin Ribbons | Very Rare | She brushed her neon wig before walking on stage. She had rehearsed before, but nothing could have prepared her for this crowd: dozens of fans screaming, crying, and cheering. | Tokyo Headliner | Grim Matsuri | 400
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7200
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Gold Cascade | Very Rare | Golden waves with matching jewelry may be lavish, but black lipstick shows your artistic side. | Award Night Opulence | Gold & Silk | 400
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Caribou Beanie Hat | Very Rare | Soft knitted beanie with faux fur pompom, perfect to keep your head warm while facing the worst of winter. | Winter Wilderness | Alpine Frost | 400
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7200
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Silver Moonlight | Very Rare | A bold side buzz with a silver set of shoulder-length locks. | Midnight Rider | The Rebel Star | 400
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Torsos
Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | |
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Patterned Slip Dress (Dark Yellow) | Common | A colorful, sleek bandana top with pattern print. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Patterned Slip Dress (Purple) | Common | A colorful, sleek bandana top with pattern print. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Patterned Slip Dress (Red) | Common | A colorful, sleek bandana top with pattern print. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Patterned Slip Dress (Orange) | Common | A colorful, sleek bandana top with pattern print. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Patterned Slip Dress (Blue) | Common | A colorful, sleek bandana top with pattern print. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Beer-Soaked Slip Dress | Uncommon | A sleek bandana top with pattern print. Look like a rock star, feel like a rock star! | Dive Bar Diva | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Headliner Slip Dress | Uncommon | A sleek bandana top with pattern print. Look like a rock star, feel like a rock star! | Stage Presence | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Camo Slip Dress | Uncommon | A sleek bandana top with pattern print. Look like a rock star, feel like a rock star! | No Outfit | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Cowgirl Button-Up Shirt | Rare | A casual, collared button-up with rolled up sleeves. Comfortable and convenient. | Rodeo Rancher | All Country | 250
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4500
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Moonshine Button-Up Shirt | Rare | A casual, collared button-up with rolled up sleeves. Comfortable and convenient. | Small Town Girl | All Country | 300
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Mustang Sally | Rare | Wild horses and music. The untamed and untamable. | No Outfit | Ugly Sweaters | 250
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4500
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Old Glory Knotted T-Shirt | Very Rare | For a long day of hard work under a hot blazing sun. | Main Headliner | Summer Music Fest | 400
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7200
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Off-the-Shoulder Top | Very Rare | She adjusted her dark cropped top. The girls from the band positioned themselves on stage and struck a pose. | Tokyo Headliner | Grim Matsuri | 400
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7200
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Ray of Light | Very Rare | The top might be dazzling, but your voice will outshine it. | Award Night Opulence | Gold & Silk | 400
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Sub-Zero Performance Jacket | Very Rare | Thick, light waterproof jacket for walking long distances under harsh conditions. | Winter Wilderness | Alpine Frost | 400
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7200
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Sunset Hopefuls Tee & Jacket | Very Rare | It's a great big world and Kate's going to drive it in style. | Midnight Rider | The Rebel Star | 400
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Legs
Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | |
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Ripped Jorts (Dark Red) | Common | Short shorts that may have, at one time, resembled full jeans. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Ripped Jorts (Dark Olive Green) | Common | Short shorts that may have, at one time, resembled full jeans. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Ripped Jorts (Light Gray) | Common | Short shorts that may have, at one time, resembled full jeans. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Ripped Jorts (Dark Burgundy) | Common | Short shorts that may have, at one time, resembled full jeans. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
|
900
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Ripped Jorts (Charcoal) | Common | Short shorts that may have, at one time, resembled full jeans. | Struggling Songwriter | Kate Essentials | 50
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900
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Last Drinks Jorts | Uncommon | Maximum shortness with the storage convenience of full jeans. | Dive Bar Diva | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Celebrity Jorts | Uncommon | Maximum shortness with the storage convenience of full jeans. | Stage Presence | Sultry Songstress | 100
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1800
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Cowgirl Jeans | Rare | Stretchy jeans and genuine distressed leather boots with overlay design. | Rodeo Rancher | All Country | 250
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4500
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Line Dance Jeans | Rare | Stretchy jeans and genuine distressed leather boots with overlay design. | Small Town Girl | All Country | 300
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Americana Denim Pants | Very Rare | The essential blue jeans for the road. Ideal to pack light. | Main Headliner | Summer Music Fest | 400
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7200
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Neko Denim Shorts | Very Rare | The first notes blared on stage. The girls started their choreography, landing each move perfectly. Kate took a deep breath, tightened the Neko belt, and headed on stage. It was showtime. | Tokyo Headliner | Grim Matsuri | 400
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7200
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Slit Leather Skirt | Very Rare | A classic black leather skirt, accentuated with side slits. | Award Night Opulence | Gold & Silk | 400
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Mountaineer Boots | Very Rare | A pair of water resistant boots with crampon attachments and great ankle height for extra support. Comes with a set of sturdy ice axes. | Winter Wilderness | Alpine Frost | 400
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7200
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Route 66 Leather | Very Rare | Sleek, fitted leather pants and boots that offer comfort and protection. | Midnight Rider | The Rebel Star | 400
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DLC
- Main article: Downloadable Content
Kate is currently part of 1 DLC Package:
Available DLC
Trivia
- Kate Denson has three sets of tattoos.
- The first is a group of flowers on her left arm.
- The second is a flower on her right thigh.
- The third is a crescent moon on the right side of her chest.
- Kate Denson's original voice actress up to the PTB 2.0.0a was Marie-Michelle Do instead of her current one.
- Her voice actress was changed for the Live build as people complained about her screams upon being hooked, the official reason being that Marie-Michelle Do's voice was always meant to be temporary, which is very unlikely the true reason, considering how much work voice acting is.
- Her current voice actress is Daphné Poulin Gourdeau, a financial analyst employee at Behaviour Interactive.
Release Trivia
- Kate Denson was originally supposed to release in September 2017 as part of PARAGRAPH II: LEATHERFACE™ DLC, which by then was intended to be a complete Chapter rather than the Paragraph it became.
- Kate was intended to be an original Survivor counterpart of The Cannibal, created by the Developers themselves since he does not have one specific antagonist in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.
- Time constraints with CHAPTER VI: A Nightmare on Elm Street™ DLC releasing just a month afterwards, which was also the bigger franchise of the two, forced the Developers to prioritise their resources on it over the LEATHERFACE™ Chapter, causing them to downgrade it to a Paragraph and cutting Kate Denson from it, to be potentially re-used in a later Chapter.
This was ultimately confirmed by a member of the Developer Team to have been the most likely reason for the downgraded of the LEATHERFACE™ Chapter.- Since Kate's files remained in the Game, data-miners started to consider her as a potential Survivor counterpart for the following A Nightmare on Elm Street™ DLC, as there were no files pointing to Quentin Smith at the time.
- After the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street™, it was unknown whether or not the Developers would eventually introduce her into the Game at all until she became The Clown's Survivor counterpart in CHAPTER VIII: Curtain Call released in June 2018.
- There were good indications for a re-implementation as the voice acting for her, which takes a lot of time to create, was all finished and implemented into the Game files at the time.
- In the Developer Stream #78, a picture of the Daily Rituals in the Developers' internal build showed the "The Awakening" Ritual for Kate Denson, indicating that she was still a part of their internal build.
Gallery
For more, go to Kate's Gallery.
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BASE GAME | CHAPTERS I-III + PARAGRAPH I |
CHAPTERS IV-VII | CHAPTERS VIII-XI | PARAGRAPH III + CHAPTERS XIII-XIV |
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BASE GAME | CHAPTERS I-III | CHAPTERS IV+V + PARAGRAPH I |
CHAPTERS VI-VIII | CHAPTERS IX-XI |
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