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Grimoire Update: Prototype Deep Dive
Hey folks, today we want to give you a more in-depth update on the prototype. Last time we spoke, we were exploring the mechanics for the Ray of Retribution. After several tests, we identified that the “beam”, as we cal…
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GRIMOIRE VOTING OPENS
The Grimoire VOTING is once again open for your next round of voting. This time you are voting for the Final Killer Concepts, Weapon and Name Survivor Final Concept, Accessory and Name Steam post imageSteam post image P…
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9.5.0 | PTB Patch Notes
Content NEW MAP: Trickster's Delusion The Sleepless District will be the new Realm NEW SURVIVOR: KWON TAE-YOUNG New Survivor perks: Flow State Whenever a generator is completed, earn 1 token, up to 5. For each token: Yo…
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Join us on our community livestream happening RIGHT NOW!
We. Are. LIVE! It's Community Stream time Tune in now and join our dev team for a chat about the next PTB and The Grimoire Twitch: https://dbd.game/47EjO4W YouTube: https://dbd.game/42XKfjw
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Mark your calendars for tomorrow's Community Stream!
We're back and we've got things to share about the upcoming PTB and next phase of The Grimoire! Tune into Thursday's Community Stream for all the details!
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Grimms Update
Hey there! With the first voting phase done, and the second phase underway, the team is hard at work on bringing The Grimoire, our first community-made Chapter, to life. You're an important part of this process, and we…
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Check out what's new in 2v8
2v8 is back in a big way! Check out our primer of what's new! Steam post imageSteam post image What are your first impressions of these changes? Let us know in the comments!
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9.4.2 | Bugfix Patch
2v8 The 2v8 event returns Tuesday, February 10th at 11:00 AM Eastern. NEW KILLER The Good Guy - Innate Skills: Slice & Dice turn speed increased by 10%. Increased Hidey-Ho Mode uptime by 15%. Performing a Scamper under…
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9.4.1 | Bugfix Patch
Bug Fixes Audio Fixed an issue where Survivors scream at the beginning of the Trial when the Smashed Cassette Deck Add-on is equipped. Fixed an issue where Dustin voice line and subtitles were unable to be properly time…
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Grimoire - Change Your Fate
Vote between the two remaining Survivor face in Change your Fate, vote on the Survivor moodboard and vote on the Killer materials! https://thegrimoire.deadbydaylight.com/ You control the outcome, vote wisely!
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The Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 is now available on Steam!
The new Killer is The First – Vecna Henry Creel. 001. Vecna. The First. He goes by many names, but his goal remains the same: to spread the corruption of the Upside Down and reshape humanity as he sees fit. The new Surv…
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9.4.0 | Stranger Things Chapter 2
New Content NEW KILLER - THE FIRST SPECIAL ABILITY: VINE ATTACK Press and hold the Power button to charge a Vine Attack. When charged, press the Attack button to activate it, creating a small area of effect on the groun…
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The Grimoire Voting is Open
The choice is in YOUR hands! The Grimoire is open for another vote, where you get to pick the silhouette of the Killer and the face of the Survivor for our first COMMUNITY-MADE Chapter! Vote now to choose how these char…
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9.4.0 | PTB Patch Notes
Important The 9.4.0 PTB will be available from January 6-13, 2026. New content and features will be available to test for the entire duration of this PTB. 2V8 content will become available for testing on January 8, 2026…
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Stats | 2025 Year in Review
With one year coming to a close and another approaching, we wanted to look back at the last year and marvel at some of your accomplishments in The Fog. From brutality to boldness, Killer and Survivor, thanks for making…
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Dead by Daylight’s 10th Anniversary Announcement
It’s hard to believe that Dead by Daylight is on the verge of its 10th anniversary. When the game released in 2016, nobody anticipated that it would grow into the worldwide phenomenon that it has become. We've truly che…
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