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Developer Update | August 2025
The 9.2.0 Update arrives next week, so let’s check out the notable gameplay changes you can expect from this Public Test Build. Plus, stay tuned for next week's PTB Patch Notes where we’ll share the precise values that…
Patch notes42 changesGameplayUI/audio - Dead by Daylight
9.1.3 | Bugfix Patch
Content The Last Stand perk has been re-enabled. Bug Fixes Characters Fixed an issue where The Spirit's hands would remain extended after using the Phase-Walk power. Fixed an issue where The Deathslinger was unable to s…
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Dead by Daylight Quality of Life Initiative: Updated Roadmap
We've heard your response to our recent communications, and we know that right now solid action is what's needed. We wanted to shed some light on the next steps the Dead by Daylight team is taking to address the current…
Store1 change - Dead by Daylight
9.1.2 | Bugfix Patch
2V8 The 2V8 event returns Tuesday, August 19th at 11:00 AM Eastern. PLAY WHILE YOU WAIT Added the option to "Play While You Wait" to the 2v8 game mode. When queuing for a 2v8 Killer match, you'll receive the option to P…
Event40 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
Stats | 9th Anniversary
While the Masquerade may be over, that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. We’d like to share with you some stats from the 9th anniversary Masquerade Event and from our Five Nights at Freddy’s Chapter. Kicking things off w…
Event2 changesMaps - Dead by Daylight
Bug Fix Status Update + 9.1.1 Patch Notes
Hello folks, We have followed your conversations very closely about the state of the game of late, and we agree it’s not in the place we all would like it to be. Recent releases, including our most recent, have introduc…
Security67 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
The Walking Dead Chapter is now available on Steam!
Dead by Daylight: The Walking Dead ’s includes two new Survivors: Rick Grimes and Michonne. Purchasing this add-on unlocks an Sheriff's Hat badge and Tank in Ruins banner. The new Survivors are Rick Grimes and Michonne.…
Patch notes3 changesGameplay - Dead by Daylight
9.1.0 | The Walking Dead
Important As a result of engine updates, the download file size for this update will be larger than normal. Known Issues We are aware of an issue causing The Walking Dead theme to continue playing despite turning off th…
Security219 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation's Grow Beyond campaign update
Earlier this year, we committed to donating 100% of the proceeds generated from the sale of Orela Rose’s Day Shift and Night Shift Outfits between May 6th and May 27th to the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation's Grow Beyond…
Event1 change - Dead by Daylight
9.1.0 | PTB Patch Notes
Important Due to known technical issues, Michonne will not be playable in the PTB. However, her three unique Perks are available to test. Players will still be able to see her in the Lobby and in the Store, but will not…
Store130 changesFixServer - Dead by Daylight
Developer Update | July 2025
The 9.1.0 Update is approaching, so let’s dive into the notable gameplay changes you can expect from the upcoming Public Test Build. Plus, stay tuned for the PTB Patch Notes where we’ll share the precise values that are…
Store87 changesGameplayBalance - Dead by Daylight
9.0.2 | Bugfix Patch
Content The Animatronic Add-Ons Security Guard’s Badge Decreased effect to 25% (was 50%) Streamers Decreased effect to 15% (was 20%) Party Hat Increased duration to -20% (was -50%) Bonnie’s Guitar Strings Decreased unde…
Security43 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
9.0.1 | Bugfix Patch
Features AFK Crows Increased the intervals at which AFK Crows are gained to 120/140/180 seconds (was 60/75/90 seconds). Increased the Grace Period before AFK points start accruing to 30 seconds (was 10 seconds). Decreas…
Security61 changesFixGameplay - Dead by Daylight
The Dead by Daylight Stats Tracker is Available Now!
Want to know which Perks have helped you get the most kills as Killer? Which Survivors you’ve escaped the most Trials with? We’ve got you covered with the Official Dead by Daylight Stats Tracker! Available now on deskto…
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The Five Nights At Freddy’s Chapter is now available on Steam!
Dead by Daylight: Five Nights at Freddy’s includes a new Killer, Springtrap. Purchasing this add-on unlocks an exclusive Stack of Pizzas badge and the Vent Crawl banner. The new Killer is Springtrap. The Five Nights at…
Patch notes3 changesBalanceGameplay - Dead by Daylight
9.0.0 | Five Nights at Freddy's
Content New Killer - The Animatronic KILLER POWER: FAZBEAR'S FRIGHT The Animatronic lived to kill, even when his mechanical costume became his tomb. SPECIAL ABILITY: FIRE AXE The Animatronic is armed with a Fire Axe tha…
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