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8.6.1 | Bugfix Patch
Features Loadouts Equipped elements now show units left counter Search bar now accepts direct input, removing old pop up Content Blood Moon Event Allow community goal bloodpoint bonus to apply to both event and regular…
Event44 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
The Tokyo Ghoul Chapter is now available on Steam!
Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul includes a new Killer, Ken Kaneki. Purchasing this add-on unlocks an exclusive Ken Kaneki badge and the Red Spider Lilies banner. The new Killer is Ken Kaneki. Drawn into The Fog, Ken Kanek…
Store3 changesGameplay - Dead by Daylight
8.6.0 | Tokyo Ghoul
Content New Killer - The Ghoul Killer Power: ONE - EYED TERROR SPECIAL ABILITY: Kagune Leap Use the Power button to charge and launch the Kagune, tentacles that attach to any vertical surface within range and quickly pu…
Event263 changes2 numericFix - Dead by Daylight
Design Preview | The Skull Merchant
Today, we want to dig into a topic that we know many of you have been yearning to know more about: our vision for the future of The Skull Merchant! REEVALUATING THE SKULL MERCHANT We know that Skull Merchant is a divisi…
Event11 changesPerformanceBalance - Dead by Daylight
Design Preview | Future Plans + Update on The Trickster
Last year, we tested out a new way to gather feedback with the Design Preview. In it, we shared a sneak peek at proposed changes for The Trickster with the goal of gauging how you felt about these changes very early in…
Event2 changesGameplay - Dead by Daylight
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
