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Schedule All platforms: 11 a.m. EST Next Steps https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/227672/news-4-5-0-next-steps PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 60,301 views last activity
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Following the 4.5.0 update, we have been closely monitoring feedback on a few different key changes. Already we have begun making changes, and we would like to address as many as we can in one go. HUD Update Above is a work in progress preview of the changes we’ll be making to the HUD for the 4.5.2 update. Pleas0 comments 89,972 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE All platforms Update: 11 AM EST Tome VI: DIVERGENCE | Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbM1Q25d-g THE REALM BEYOND | PART 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SqbMI3l648 Click here for more details: https://deadbydaylight.com/en/news/the-realm-beyond Developer Update: January 2020 comments 69,871 views last activity
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SCHEDULE PTB goes live: January 12th, 11 AM ET CONTENT Visual Update: Crotus Prenn Asylum Visual Update: Gideon Meat Plant Survivor Locomotion Animation Update In-game HUD Update The Clown Gameplay Update Various Perk & Killer changes Dev Tapes: Volume 1 https://youtu.be/c49bZQ3a2UA If you prefer to read the changes,0 comments 22,001 views last activity
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A new year is upon us, and we’re ready to kick it off in a big way. Welcome to our January Developer Update, a series of blogposts delving into upcoming changes making their way to Dead by Daylight. If you prefer to watch the update instead, check out our first ever Dev Tapes here: https://youtu.be/c49bZQ3a2UA The Clown: Gamepla0 comments 309,931 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Planned: 11:00 AM EST WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11:00 AM EST PLAYSTATION Planned: 11:00 AM EST XBOX Planned: 11:00 AM EST SWITCH Planned: 11:00 AM EST STADIA Planned: 11:00 AM EST PATCH NOTES https://fo0 comments 43,661 views last activity
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We are a week out from the release of the 4.4.0 update, and we wanted to take a minute to acknowledge: This release brought more known issues and bugs than usual, and for that we would like to apologize. We’d like to pull back the curtain and offer some insight into our decision to release the update in its current state, as well as what our next steps ar0 comments 44,541 views last activity
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Hit VAlidation This bugfix patch includes a fix to the Oni issue linked to Hit Validation -- we will be re-enabling Hit Validation shortly. RELEASE SCHEDULE The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Planned: 11:00 AM EST WINDOWS STORE Planned: OUT NOW PS4 Planned:0 comments 52,161 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE NOTE : While the characters will be available immediately through the in-game store, the DLC will release on storefronts shortly after. The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Update: 11 AM EST DLC: 12 PM EST WINDOWS STORE Update: 11 AM EST D0 comments 33,831 views last activity
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It’s been a little over a week since Chapter 18 hit the Player Test Build, and we’ve prepared some changes based on the feedback we’ve received. We would like to make these changes clear before the Chapter releases so you can make an informed decision about your purchase. As the release approaches, our time to make these changes are limited. As a resul0 comments 67,501 views last activity
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This weekend, Bloodlust will be temporarily disabled on the live version of the game. Why? Bloodlust was originally introduced as a means to help the Killer catch up to Survivors at strong window loops. At the time, these loops were safe enough that the Survivor would gain a significant amount of distance each time the vaulted the window, making it im0 comments 25,631 views last activity
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SCHEDULE PTB goes live: November 10th, 11 AM ET CONTENT New Killer: The Twins New Survivor: Élodie Rakoto Visual Update: Mount Ormond Resort Visual Update: Autohaven Wreckers HOW TO ACCESS THE PTB https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/26/ PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes HOW TO REPORT BUGS https://f0 comments 26,021 views last activity
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People of the fog! We are looking for new volunteer Community Moderators! Want to join a great team and help us out? This is your chance now to apply! The applications are open from the 9th November to the 22nd November, 2020 (12 PM EST). The applications have been closed now! Thank you for applying. REQUIREMENTS THE CANDIDATE: Must be lega0 comments 11,511 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Planned: 11:00 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11:00 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11:00 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11:00 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11:00 AM EDT STADIA Planned: 11:00 AM EDT PATCH NOTES https://forum.dead0 comments 11,831 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Planned: 11:00 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11:00 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11:00 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11:00 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11:00 AM EDT STADIA Planned: 11:00 AM EDT PATCH NOTES https://forum.dead0 comments 45,961 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Planned: 11:00 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11:00 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11:00 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11:00 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11:00 AM EDT Stadia Planned: 11:00 AM EDT September Developer Update htt0 comments 25,771 views last activity
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SCHEDULE PTB goes live: September 29th, 11 AM ET CONTENT The Executioner tweaks Various perk updates MacMillan Estate graphical update For more information, check out the September 2020 Developer Update: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/194208 HOW TO ACCESS THE PTB https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/26/ PATCH NOTES0 comments 20,241 views last activity
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Welcome to the September Developer Update, a series of blogposts where we discuss upcoming changes and features making their way to Dead by Daylight. Chapter 16 Review With the upcoming Mid-Chapter, we are kicking off a new initiative to review the previously released Chapter (the Killer, their Perks, and the Survivor’s Perks) and make any changes th0 comments 153,231 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11 AM EDT PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 60,171 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE NOTE : While the characters will be available immediately through the in-game store, the DLC will release on storefronts shortly after. The times listed below are estimates and can vary slightly, please don't panic if you don't see the update right away. STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 NA Plann0 comments 40,891 views last activity
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Today we’re activating the Hit Validation Beta on the live version of the game. This feature aims to greatly reduce anomalous hits during gameplay. This article goes into detail on how the feature works and how it will positively impact on the game. Our goal with Dead by Daylight is to provide an online game that is as clean and fun as possible. The Hit Validation Beta has the same goal; improv0 comments 103,371 views last activity
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Visionary You’re remarkably focused on your means of escape. You see generator’s auras within 32/32/32 meters. Anytime a generator is completed, Visionary has a cooldown of 20/18/16 seconds. Desperate Measures You refuse0 comments 41,741 views last activity
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SCHEDULE PTB goes live: August 18th, 11 AM ET Content New Chapter Unleash The Blight, an alchemist consumed by his research. Ambition brought him to the Entity's realm but his hunger for power destroyed him. Mutated and mad, his power, Blighted Corruption, provides him with unnatural abilities to quickly pursue and ambush Survivors. Plan your escape0 comments 35,043 views last activity
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With regards to Error 111/112, we apologize that this error is still affecting our players and can assure you it is receiving our attention. The team is working on finding a solution as a matter of urgency. We have tried to implement a quick fix with our most recent patch, but this didn't pan out as we had hoped. Unfortunately, this does mean we won'0 comments 2,241 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: Wednesday August 12 at 11 AM EDT PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 34,751 views last activity
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We've selected a few questions from the community about the new matchmaking system and had them answered by the team. I know you’re looking at skill across different killers but are you looking at skill across different survivors too? even though survivors are just skins, we still have to grind for open perk slots which, for a less experienced survivor like myself, that’s a big deal G0 comments 18,632 views last activity
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Recently, we've asked you for questions about the 4.1.0 update. We've gathered a few of the most upvoted questions and had them answered by the team. We're hoping to update this post with answers to more questions sometime next week. Q: Why change the auras? The auras were the source of quite a few technical headaches. The rework of the aura system was intended to give our programming team0 comments 1,141 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Coming next week PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 35,801 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11 AM EDT Content July Developer Update https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/167809/developer-update-july-2020 Post-PTB Changes https://forum.deadbydaylight0 comments 50,961 views last activity
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We are happy to announce the winners for the 4th Anniversary contests! As a reminder, the prizes for the artwork, cosplay, crafting and gameplay guide contests are: 1st place: 24,000 Auric Cells 2nd place: 18,000 Auric Cells 3rd place: 18,000 Auric Cells Honorable mentions: 2,250 Cells Entries were judged by creativity and execution.1 comments 10,811 views last activity
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Today, we have enabled the first phase of our new Matchmaking System for all regions on Xbox One. Read on for more info on our next steps for rolling out the new system! Update August 3, 2020 : NOW ACTIVATED ON PC AND CONSOLES. We have been running smaller tests of the system on select Xbox One regions for the past few weeks, and the results have been0 comments 249,831 views last activity
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As mentioned during the anniversary livestream, we are planning to add the Cross-Play feature into Deadby Daylight. As it is a topic widely discussed in the community, we are here to provide you with more clarity on our vision regarding Cross-Play / Cross-Friends and Cross Progression. Dead by Daylight is now available on multiple platforms and soon Stad0 comments 11,492 views last activity
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The Fog Whisperers are partners of Dead by Daylight. The program rewards streaming and video content creators for building communities around the game. Behaviour Interactive offers Fog Whisperers resources to support their Dead by Daylight content and growth within the gaming industry. This program started in February 2019 and continues to expa0 comments 2,254 views last activity
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It has been a few days since the 4.1.0 PTB began ( click here for more info ), and we have been closely monitoring feedback in the days following. Based on the feedback we’ve received, we are preparing a number of changes in time for the live release. The Cannibal We are happy to see a positive reception to The Cannibal’s update, so we are not planni0 comments 69,532 views last activity
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We are excited to announce the beta for crossfriends, a new feature coming to Dead by Daylight. Crossfriends updates the existing in-game friends list with the ability to add friends from different platforms, allowing you to invite them to your lobbies. Adding Friends To add a friend, simply head to your friends list and enter your friend’s ID. You0 comments 81,931 views last activity
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We’re back with another Developer Update, a series of blogposts detailing various changes coming to Dead by Daylight in the near future. This time around, we’re diving into everything chainsaw related, as well as some quality of life improvements coming to the game. The Cannibal Update In the 4.1.0 update, we’ve taken some time to revisit Leatherfac0 comments 191,021 views last activity
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As we released the event last week, it's been brought to our attention that some issues were occurring with Ghastly Gateau and Crown of the Entity. To make sure everyone is able to enjoy the 4th Anniversary event, we have decided to extend the event and offer a one-time additional Bloodpoint login bonus. Changes to the event The event is extended to July 14th, 2020 - 11AM ET A one-time bonus0 comments 61,591 views last activity
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The anniversary event has been extended to July 14th. For more info, click here: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/166028/ RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11 AM EDT PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchn0 comments 69,571 views last activity
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We have made a decision to unlock the following cosmetics for all players on PC & Console. The Huntress: Hound Mask (Howling Grounds) David King: Untamed Donkey Jacket (Howling Grounds) Kate: Free Song Bird Slip Dress (Scorching Summer BBQ) The Hillbilly: Pro-Pain Hammer (Scorching Summer BBQ) While we do understand that some players may feel disappointed by having us award these item0 comments 10,661 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE NOTE: While the characters will be available immediately through the in-game store, the DLC will release on storefronts shortly after. STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT DLC planned: 12 PM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT DLC planned: 12 PM EDT PS4 Planned: 11:15 AM EDT DLC planned: 12 PM EDT PS4 JAPAN Planned: 11:15 AM EDT0 comments 48,951 views last activity
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June is Dead by Daylight 4th Anniversary month! CONTESTS - submission are opening on june 1st to june 22nd at 11:59PM ET ARTWORK CONTEST 1st Prize: 24 000 AC / 2nd and 3rd prize: 18 000 AC Rules: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/150762/rules-contest-artwork-paint-digital-drawing#latest Sub-forum: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/categories/artwork-contest-4y0 comments 58,121 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11 AM EDT PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 34,481 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: TBD PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 51,461 views last activity
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Release Schedule STEAM Planned: 11 AM EDT WINDOWS STORE Planned: 11 AM EDT PS4 Planned: 11 AM EDT XBOX Planned: 11 AM EDT SWITCH Planned: 11 AM EDT Content Developer Update | April 2020 https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/141304/developer-update-april-2020 TOME III: Escalation Please note that the new Tome0 comments 69,801 views last activity
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We’re back with another Developer Update, a series of blogposts detailing various changes coming to Dead by Daylight in the near future. In this entry, we’ll be going over some of the most notable changes from the upcoming mid-chapter update. Repair Changes We’ve been keeping a close eye on repair speed in recent months and have prepared some changes0 comments 151,022 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned : 11 AM Eastern WINDOWS STORE Planned : 11 AM Eastern PS4 Planned : 11 AM Eastern XBOX Planned : 11 AM Eastern SWITCH™ Planned : TBD PATCH NOTES https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 24,711 views last activity
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Dear all, As you may have already seen, Behaviour Interactive has been working hard on rolling out preventive measures across the organization. Over the past week, we've implemented work from home policies and global travel restriction, with the goal of ensuring the health and safety of the team and their families. As of today, our IT and Security team has been working hard to make sure everyon0 comments 2,641 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE STEAM Planned : 11 AM Eastern WINDOWS STORE Planned : 11 AM Eastern PS4 Planned : 11 AM Eastern XBOX Planned : 11 AM Eastern SWITCH™ Planned : TBD Patch Notes https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/patchnotes0 comments 26,591 views last activity
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RELEASE SCHEDULE Attention: Daylight Savings Time has begun in Canada. Please keep in mind that the release times may have shifted an hour from what you are used to if your local timezone did not change, or if your timezone switches at a later date (e.g. United Kingdom). Additionally, while the characters are available through the in-game store immedi0 comments 51,641 views last activity
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The first Developer Update of the new year is here! In this series of blogposts, we take a look at some upcoming changes and improvements making their way into Dead by Daylight, as well as our progress on any pressing issues. This time around, we’ll be revealing the changes coming to Toolboxes and Items, changes to a pair of Killers, and a new game changi0 comments 152,052 views last activity
