Dead by Daylight’s Rémi Racine Bets on Himself

Our guest Rémi Racine is the founder & CEO of Behaviour Interactive—the studio behind Dead by Daylight and dozens of other titles. A veteran of the games industry for over 25 years, Rémi has helped shape not just iconic games but also the entire Canadian game development landscape - this week! 

00:02:10 — From Montreal to Mainstream: Remi’s first game at age 24

Discover how Remi’s early passion project turned into a pioneering move in Canadian game development.

00:08:45 — The Birth of Behaviour Interactive

Learn how Remi spun off from Multimedia Interactive to create a now-iconic game studio.

00:14:30 — Behind the Scenes of Dead by Daylight

Remi discusses the strategy, surprises, and evolution of Behaviour’s biggest hit.

00:19:55 — How to Keep a Game Studio Independent

A rare look at the decisions and principles that kept Behaviour from being acquired.

00:27:12 — The Reality of Licensing vs. Original IP

Get Remi’s take on the balance between creative control and commercial viability.

00:34:00 — What Triple-A Studios Get Wrong

Insights from Behaviour’s CEO on the cracks in big-budget game development.

00:41:10 — Advice for Young Game Developers

Remi shares the practical skills and mindset that aspiring devs should master.

00:49:55 — His Bold Bet on Service-Based Games

Explore why Remi believes in games as ongoing services—and what makes that sustainable.

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