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8.6.0 | PTB
Important Progress and save data information has been copied from the Live game to our PTB servers on March 4th 2025. Please note that players will be able to progress for the duration of the PTB, but none of that progr…
Event181 changesFixServer - Dead by Daylight
8.6.0 PTB Release by Timezones
Miss the PTB? Not on our watch ⌚ With North America switching to daylight saving time over the weekend, we're making sure you're all set for tomorrow's test build.
Announcement - Dead by Daylight
Developer Update | March 2025
EDIT: Updated the Good Guy changes and dev note to clarify that the quicker acceleration will also apply to the start of Slice and Dice. With the 8.6.0 Update quickly approaching, it's time once again to give you a look…
Patch notes29 changesGameplayBalance - Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight Quality of Life Initiative 2025: Phase 1
Dead by Daylight will be undergoing a substantial Quality of Life Initiative, which should address many longstanding concerns and frustrations our players have been experiencing. This Initiative will take place over the…
Event7 changesServerGameplay - Dead by Daylight
8.5.2 | Bugfix Patch
Bug Fixes 2V8 Reduced the Survivor's Herb interaction snap time. Fixed an issue that could cause Killers to become stuck in the trial after the End Game Collapse when a bot became stuck in a cage state. Fixed an issue t…
Event31 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
8.5.1 | Bugfix Patch
Content Killer Rework - The Nightmare Base Changes Added VFX when The Nightmare is teleporting to a Survivor being healed. Addons Black Box: - Exit Gates are blocked for Sleeping Survivors for 15 seconds after they are…
Event51 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
8.5.0 | Mid-chapter
Content Killer Rework - The Nightmare Base Changes Dream Snares and Dream Pallets are both part of the base kit Tap the Ability button to swap between Dream Snares and Dream Pallets Dream Snares are now a ground project…
Event156 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
Developer Update | January 2025 PTB
After delivering a major update to The Nightmare’s Power and Perks, we’ve been steadily unpacking all the feedback we’ve received post PTB. We’re pleased to see that many enjoyed the changes to The Nightmare’s Power, wh…
Patch notes14 changesBalanceUI/audio - Dead by Daylight
Sign Up Now to Receive a Recap of Your 2024 Dead by Daylight Stats!
Just like you, we're looking forward to an exciting 2025, but that doesn't mean we're done with 2024 quite yet... This month, we'll be sending out special, personalized newsletters that recap players' Dead by Daylight s…
Announcement - Dead by Daylight
8.5.0 | PTB Patch Notes
Important Progress & save data information has been copied from the Live game to our PTB servers on January 6, 2025. Please note that players will be able to progress for the duration of the PTB, but none of that progre…
Event93 changesFixServer - Dead by Daylight
Developer Update | January 2025
We’re back with another Developer Update, and some might say it’s pure nightmare fuel. That’s right – Freddy Krueger is getting a rework, and we’ve got you covered with everything to know about what’s coming. The Nightm…
Event23 changes1 numericWorkshop - Dead by Daylight
8.4.2 | Bugfix Patch
Content Killer Updates The Houndmaster - Basekit Chase Command cooldown reduced to 3 seconds (was 4 seconds) Increased the time it takes The Houndmaster to recover movement speed from cancelling Chase Command to 1 secon…
Event40 changesFixBalance - Dead by Daylight
8.4.1 | Bugfix Patch
Content Killer Updates The Houndmaster - Basekit Chase Command cooldown reduced to 4 seconds (was 5 seconds) Completed Generators now appear light orange to The Houndmaster after charging Search Command (previously Comp…
Event52 changesFixBalance - Dead by Daylight
The Steam Awards 2024 - Nominate Dead by Daylight!
As 2024 is coming to an end, it's already time to reflect and celebrate the games that made your year! Thanks to your feedback, we've been able to make impactful iterations on live balance and new features that wouldn't…
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