Dead by Daylight Dev Tracker

We are happy to announce the winners of the 2019 Halloween contest!

We received a lot of astounding creations and selecting three winners was incredibly difficult.

All the Entries were judged for creativity and execution.

Big thank you to everyone, you did all an amazing work!

As a reminder, the prizes are:

Artwork

• 1st place: 24,000 Auric Cells
• 2nd place: 12,000 Auric Cells
• 3rd place: 6,000 Auric Cells

Honorable mentions: 2 250 Auric Cells

Crafting

• 1st place: 24 000 Auric Cells
• 2nd pl...

We are expending our PC family!

Dead by Daylight is now available on the Windows Store.

Enable crossplay option

Sometime in the next few weeks, PC players will notice a new option labeled “Enable Crossplay”.

When this option is enabled, PC players will be able to match and play against both Steam and Microsoft Store players....

FEATURES & CONTENT

• Feature - Integrated an updated version of the Unreal Engine (4.22, from 4.21.1).
• Feature - The Archives
• Content - Tome: Provides Challenges to players to complete for Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and lore Entries (stored in the Collection sub-menu). 
• Content - The Rift: New time-limited reward system.
• Content - A new UI element is now available at the right of the lobby menu and tally screen to provide feedback regarding The Archives. 
• Content - New Currency: Rift Fragments. Used to progress through Tiers in an available Rift in The Archives. 
• Content - New cosmetic type: Charms. Maximum of three (3) attach to a Survivor’s waist, or on a Killer’s hook in the environment. Customization UI has been updated to reflect this.

BALANCE

Misc Gameplay

• Updated certain Killer powers with the Undetectable status ...

FEATURES & CONTENT

• Feature - Integrated an updated version of the Unreal Engine (4.22, from 4.21.1).
• Feature - The Archives
• Content - Tome: Provides Challenges to players to complete for Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and lore Entries (stored in the Collection sub-menu). 
• Content - The Rift: New time-limited reward system.
• Content - A new UI element is now available at the right of the lobby menu and tally screen to provide feedback regarding The Archives. 
• Content - New Currency: Rift Fragments. Used to progress through Tiers in an available Rift in The Archives. 
• Content - New cosmetic type: Charms. Maximum of three (3) attach to a Survivor’s waist, or on a Killer’s hook in the environment. Customization UI has been updated to reflect this.

BALANCE

Misc Gameplay

• Updated certain Killer powers with the Undetectable status ...

Release Schedule

Steam

Planned: 11AM ET

Released: 11AM ET

PS4

Planned: 11AM ET

Released: Live

XBOX

Planned: 11AM ET

Released: Pending

Switch

No ETA yet

Content

The Archives

You can find more information on The Archives here: ...

Our plan was to release the 3.3.0 Mid-Chapter update along with the Withering Blight event on October 22nd, but due to some instability with the build, we decided it was best to postpone the launch until the major issues are resolved. We would like to take this opportunity to fill you in on what’s going on and where we stand with the 3.3.0 update.

What caused the delay

Given this is one of the largest updates for the game, including a large amount of changes and new content, some issues are unfortunately bound to pop up.

First, in order to support the new features, we needed to update the backend which h...

BLIGHT IS BACK!

For a limited-time, the 2018 Hallowed Blight outfits are available at discounted prices!

• 25% OFF The Doctor’s Foul Bile outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)
• 25% OFF The Huntress’ Growth Surge outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)
• 25% OFF The Trapper’s King of the Hooks outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)
• 25% OFF The Hillbilly’s Osseous Carcass outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)
• 25% OFF The Wraith’s Seeping Hollow outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)
• 25% OFF Dwight’s Vigo’s Apprentice outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)
• 25% OFF Claudette’s Vigo’s Pupil outfit: 900 AC (was 1200 AC)

We are happy to celebrate the most horrific time of the year, where the stench of rotting Pustula Plants fills the air across the Entity’s realm. Soon, the Withering Blight event will be upon us, and we don’t want you to go unprepared. 

Classic Tricks 

In addition to spooky campfire decorations, some staples of past Halloween events have returned, including: 

• The Will O' Wisp flashlight 
• The All Hallows' Eve Lunchbox 
• The Pustula Petals offering 

You can find these limited time items scattered throughout newly generated Bloodwebs and in chests for the duration of the event. Yo...

For the past few months, we have been reviewing the Nurse and her add-ons. We are pleased to say that these changes will be available in the upcoming mid-chapter update, and we would like to take a moment to share some insight into thought process behind them. 

There were several things we wanted to address when revisiting the Nurse. First, all killers should have 4 common, 5 uncommon, 5 rare, 4 very rare and 2 ultra rare add-ons- the Nurse previously did not meet this condition as she was created before this standard was put in place. Many of her add-ons also had downsides or effects that hindered players' muscle memory, caus...

We are back with another edition of the Developer Update, a series of posts detailing our progress on upcoming features and known issues. This time around, in addition to the normal topics, we’ll have sneak peeks on some changes coming in the mid-chapter update. 

Matchmaking 

Recently, the matchmaking system was changed to use the highest rank in a Survivor group when searching for a Killer. This change prevents groups from using a single low ranked player to abuse the matchmaker and get less experienced opponents. 

We are on the lookout for any potential edge cases that may remain. To give you an idea of what is...

3.2.2 HOTFIX

PLATFORM

PC / PS4NA / PS4EU / PS4Asia / XBOX

PLANNED ETA

October 1st, 2019

11:00 ET

PLATFORM

Switch

PLANNED ETA

TBD

Patch Notes

PC

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/725603/#Comment_725603

PS4

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/725604/#Comment_725604

XBOX

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/725607/#Comment_725607

Switch

https://forum.deadbyday...

F.A.Q.

Can I use my progress from another platform?

Sadly no, we do not support cross progression for any platform.

Is the Switch cross platform?

No, you will be matched with other Switch players

Is Switch on Dedicated Servers?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch users will use dedicated servers at release. The console itself cannot support hosting a game for 5 players at the time which is why we decided to launch on Dedicated Servers. Any future improvements to the dedicated servers will impact the Nintendo Switch users as well.

What is included in the base game?

The base game includes all original chapters up to The Shattered Bloodline

How do I get the Trapper Switch exclusive?

It is already in your inventory!

Do the Switch players also get the Bloodhunt event?

Yes, you will also have the Bloodhunt event...

3.2.1 HOTFIX

PLATFORM

PC / PS4NA / PS4EU / PS4Asia / XBOX

PLANNED ETA

September 24th, 2019

11:00 ET

BALANCE

• The Demogorgon's Shred special ability now breaks pallets by default. Because of this change, we have re-worked the Red Moss add-on. Please see the changes below.
• Reworked The Demogorgon's Red Moss add-on: Previously, with the Red Moss add-on, The Demogorgon could break pallets using Shred - now this is a default effect of Shred. The new Red Moss add-on reads as follows: Tremendously increases the duration of the Undetectable status effect applied to The Demogorgon when emerging from a portal (for a total of 10 seconds). Tremendously decreases power recovery speed of traversing the Upside Down (recovery now takes 24 seconds).
• The perk Surge now grants the Destruction score event for each affected generator.
• The perk Second Wind will now display ...

Hey forum members!

Most of you have seen the new Trusted tags. We introduced them last week and we seen a lot of questions like, why them and not me? Why do this? Why is their tag everywhere?

So here goes...

What is A TRUSTED MEMBER?

Large numbers of members are joining our Community and we can say without a doubt, our Community is successful. Well, now is the time to shine a light on our key members, members that have shown us that they could contribute regularly to the community in a positive manner.

These are our objectives for the PILOT:

• Provide a sense of accomplishment for key members of our community
• Create a place where constructive discussion is promoted and encouraged
• Help our new members to find a home in this community

HOW DID WE SELECT OUR PILOT MEMBERS?

Our pilot members were selected directly from our Forum member of the month initiative. They, themselves, suggested a few ...

September 3rd

In-Game

• Dedicated Servers PTB - PC only
• New Shrine - Enduring / Overcharge / Urban Evasion / Head On

September 4th

In-Game

Stranger Things PTB - PC only

September 5th

Discord

Q&A with the Community Managers

September 10th

In-Game

New Shrine - Remember Me / Agitation / Dance With Me / Tenacity

September 12th

YouTube

Behind the scenes

Forum

Beginner Guide Contest winners announcement

September 13th

Forum

Status Update - Dedicated Servers

In-Game

Rank Reset

September 17th

In-Game

• Stranger Things release - PC / PS4 / XBOX
• New Shrine - Infectious Fright / Rancor / Iron Will / Breakdown

Forums

All you need to know about the Stranger Things release

YouTube

A lot of new faces have joined us over the past few days, so we'd like to take a moment to fill you in on everything you need to know.

Getting Started

Game Guides

You can find a bunch of game guides created by the community here. We've pinned some of our favourites.

Ask a Question

If there's anything you'd like to know, there are a bunch of helpful people who will be able to answer your question here: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/categories/ask-a-question

Content

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FEATURES & CONTENT

• Feature - Added 2 new Status Effects; Oblivious (Survivor) and Undetectable (Killer). Currently, these status effects are applied to the new Killer, The Demogorgon, and The Nightmare.
  • Oblivious: The Survivor is oblivious to the imminent danger of a nearby Killer. They do not hear The Killer's terror radius and they are not considered as being within the terror radius for power or perk effects.
  • Undetectable: The Killer enters a stealth-like mode which suppresses their red stain and terror radius, and blocks all Survivor aura-reading abilities.
• Content - Added a new Killer (The Demogorgon).
• Content - Added a new Survivor (Nancy Wheeler).
• Content - Added a new Survivor (Steve Harrington).
• Content - Added a new map (The Underground Complex - Hawkins National Laboratory).

Party Management & Friends List 

• Merged "Survive With Frien...

FEATURES & CONTENT

• Feature - Added 2 new Status Effects; Oblivious (Survivor) and Undetectable (Killer). Currently, these status effects are applied to the new Killer, The Demogorgon, and The Nightmare.
  • Oblivious: The Survivor is oblivious to the imminent danger of a nearby Killer. They do not hear The Killer's terror radius and they are not considered as being within the terror radius for power or perk effects.
  • Undetectable: The Killer enters a stealth-like mode which suppresses their red stain and terror radius, and blocks all Survivor aura-reading abilities.
• Content - Added a new Killer (The Demogorgon).
• Content - Added a new Survivor (Nancy Wheeler).
• Content - Added a new Survivor (Steve Harrington).
• Content - Added a new map (The Underground Complex - Hawkins National Laboratory).

Party Management & Friends List 

• Merged "Survive With Frien...

A little under a year ago, we announced that we would be bringing dedicated servers to Dead by Daylight in Summer 2019. Since then, our team has been hard at work converting the game from the existing peer to peer system. There has been a lot of discussion surrounding dedicated servers recently, so we would like to address questions or concerns you may have in this post. 

Release Timeframe 

We have recently tested dedicated servers during the 3.2.0 PTB. After a few rounds of changes, we already could see drastic improvements on average ping which translated into better general feedback. From the survey results and comm...