Dead by Daylight Dev Tracker

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 stats from 2024 and want to make sure you have a chance to sign up in time to get your own!

Simply sign up for our newsletter by January 13 and that'll get you on the list to receive your stats when they become available later this month. To make things nice and easy, we've included the steps below:

1. Create or log in to your BHVR account here: https://dbd.game/3iij9vY
   
2. Ensure you've linked your BHVR account to the platform you play on via the Connections page
   
3. ...

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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 progress will make it back to the Live version of the game.
  
• Players will once again receive 12,500 Auric Cells on the PTB to explore Outfits and Characters in the Store. Both Auric Cells and purchases made on the PTB Build will not transfer to the Live Build.

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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 projectile (more details below)
  
• Dream Pallets can be R...

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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 Nightmare – Freddy Krueger himself – is one of horror’s most iconic slashers. While he has proven himself to be a formidable foe for newer players, he’s begun to feel a little left behind in Dead by Daylight’s current landscape. We’re excited to help players rediscover the macabre joy of donning into the signature sweater and wreaking havoc like only Freddy can.

We’ve made several adjustments to his Power, which should help Freddy feel like the Dream Demon he was always destined to be. Our philosophy was to make The Dream W... Read more

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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 second (was 0.85 seconds)
  
• Reduced the movement speed penalty from cancelling Chase Command to 3.0 m/s (was 2.0 m/s)
  
• Increased hitbox of Dog while performing Chase Command to 0.65 meters (was 0.5 meters)
  
• Increased Window and Pallet vault time of Dog while performing Chase Command to 0.45 seconds (was 0.9 seconds)
  
• Reduced Chase Command camera transition time from The Houndmaster to Dog when activating Redirect to 0.15 seconds (was 0.25 seconds)
  
• Reduced Chase Command camera transition time from Dog to The Houndmaster after ending R...

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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 Completed Generators were visible at all times)
  
• Houndsense Radius only visible to a Survivor when the dog is within 20 meters of them (previously was visible at any range)
  
• Survivors afflicted with Houndsense appear with reduced color and opacity outline to The Houndmaster (red tint used to blend too much with Killer Instinct feedback)

The Houndmaster - Addons

• Training Bell:
  Increased the Survivor aura reveals to 8 seconds (was 5 seconds)

• Spiked Collar:
  I...

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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 have been as successful without the involvement of our players. We can't wait to keep building this world with you for the years to come.

You can now nominate Dead by Daylight in the "Labor of Love" category for the Steam Awards.

You have until December 4 at 1PM ET to nominate your favorite games. Make sure to take a look at all the other categories, 2024 was a year full of incredible releases!

See you in The Fog,

The Dead by Daylight Team