A key piece of horror history is joining Dead by Daylight’s expansive roster. Prepare for Ringu to spread its curse across The Fog, with a new Chapter inspired by Kōji Suzuki’s novel and the original acclaimed film adaptation.



Kōji Suzuki’s Ring, originally published in 1991, began the haunting story of a spreading curse and its doomed victims. In 1998, the novel was adapted into a Japanese feature film of the same name (widely known as Ringu to North American audiences) instantly adding a new presence into the pantheon of cinematic horror icons.

The premise alone is chilling. A video that, upon viewing, promises death in seven days. A disturbing fate, worsened by the contorted faces of the victims. The global influence of this Japanese franchise remains undeniable, and we’re thrilled to celebrate its induction into the horror Hall of Fame that is Dead by Daylight.

“We are very excited for the collaboration with Behaviour Interactive and the Dead by Daylight team,” says Kadokawa producer Reiko Imayasu. “We’ll be sending one of our most haunting characters to the Fog to pour down horrors that will rival all the great predecessors. Fans should beware of their heart; this deadly newcomer will definitely strike them, and they will tremble with fear whilst they wait.”

Ringu introduced images that have long haunted horror fans, fuelling the nightmares of audiences across the world. Many can surely recall those nights reading the novel or watching its adaptation, where a ringing telephone was swiftly followed by a wave of icy terror.

And if the television happened to flicker...

Suffice it to say, stepping into the eerie and melancholic world of Ringu opens the door for countless exciting possibilities. Alas, you'll have to wait a little longer than seven days for more info on Dead by Daylight's upcoming chapter – but don’t let that stop your imagination from running wild. “Well, the only thing I can say is that this new chapter will leave a mark,” teases Creative Director Dave Richard. “A real heart-pounding experience. Tell a friend, or else...”

It goes without saying that survival won’t be easy, so be sure to hone those skills throughout the Holiday season. In the meantime, keep one eye out for Dead by Daylight’s foray into the rich world of Ringu, emerging from the well in March 2022...

The Dead by Daylight team.

Break out the Ugly Sweaters and let the Wailing Bell ring. Dead by Daylight welcomes winter with the Bone Chill event, featuring an exciting new Snowman gameplay mechanic, unlockable holiday cosmetics and charms, daily in-game currency login, new Instagram filters, and plenty of festive atmosphere to enjoy.




From December 9th 11AM ET - 23rd 11AM ET, Holiday-themed hooks, lockers, generators, and barrels will add a touch of cheer to the Realm. The Winter Party Starter item -- ideal for leaving Killers snow-blind -- will be lining the Bloodweb throughout Bone Chill.









Bone Chill will introduce six Snowmen into every trial.

These Snowmen will supply Survivors shelter in a time of need, perhaps even allowing for a desperate escape through the Exit Gates. Successfully escaping while inside of a Snowman will earn you a holiday reward.

Of course, should a Killer happen to destroy a Snowman while a Survivor is inside...well, there’s only so much protection snow can offer.

No matter the outcome, performing unique interactions with Snowmen as either Killer or Survivor will earn you exclusive cosmetic rewards.





Participating in the Bone Chill event will unlock reward cosmetics from the Ugly Sweater Collection, with sweaters for Yun-Jin Lee, Mikaela Reid, and newcomer Jonah Vasquez.






Slide some deadly toys under the tree with the Bone Chill Event Collection, featuring rare – and deadly -- holiday unlocks for The Wraith and The Hag.





Give Survivors the gift of a glacial glare with new Frosty Eyes cosmetics for The Trickster and The Artist.





Three winter-themed Charms are also yours to be unlocked: Cocoa Drip, Christmas Inferno, and Gift Hatch – a present that’s as rewarding to give as it is to receive.




Every day from December 1st 2021 until January 6th 2022, you will be provided with a form of in-game currency upon logging into Dead by Daylight. Each gift period begins at 11 AM ET and ends 24 hours later.

The daily login rewards include various forms of in-game currency, including Bloodpoints, Iridescent Shards, and Rift Fragments. For more information, check out our complete schedules of holiday giveaways.





Winter isn’t the only thing that has come to Dead by Daylight. The Portrait of a Muder Chapter has officially landed, introducing a new Killer, The Artist, and a new Survivor, Jonah Vasquez. The first original Realm in nineteen months – the Forsaken Boneyard – has also been opened for all players.

Step into a surreal nightmare where ink and blood spill freely, and remember to mind the crows. They’re not to be trusted.

Learn more about Portrait of a Murder and play as The Artist and Jonah Vasquez today.





It’s the holiday season, so that means Dwelf has officially emerged from the locker. With our new Instagram filter, you can follow in his snow-covered footsteps and don the Elven Ears for yourself. Try out the Mr. Elf Instagram filter today!

Dwight Mr. Elf Filter arrives December 1st.



Ever wanted to control your own murder of deadly Dire Crows? You’re in luck. Dead by Daylight’s newest Killer, The Artist, will also be receiving her own Instagram Filter. Try it out for yourself!

The Artist Instagram Filter arrives on November 30th.





From bloodthirsty Killers to altruistic Survivors, few can resist the simple charm of a holiday E-Card. Pay it forward to friends, family, and loved ones with a brand-new batch of DbD-themed E-Cards, featuring familiar faces and newcomers like The Artist, Jonah Vasquez, and Mikaela Reid.

Create your own Holiday E-Card, starting December 16th.





The Holiday season is the ideal time to settle down by the fire, and Dead by Daylight continues the tradition with the new Cozy Break Collection, featuring new outfits for Jonah Vasquez, Yun-Jin Lee, Felix Richter, Feng Min, and Mikaela Reid.

But perhaps that’s only the illusion of safety. There are plenty of threats lurking outside, and the Everlasting Frost Collection brings several chilling new outfits for some of the Realm’s fearsome Killers. Get ready to see The Artist, The Spirit, and The Ghost Face® like you’ve never seen them before.

Last but not least, the Ugly Sweaters Collection returns with a Racoon City twist. Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy are the latest to embrace the holiday spirit, with festive patterns sure to please S.T.A.R.S. agents and rookie police officers alike.

All three Collections are available in the in-game store.



Cold temperatures, hot deals.

If you’re looking to dive into Dead by Daylight, now is the time.

Not only will you reap the benefits of daily login rewards, unlockable winter cosmetics, and more, but from December 22 to January 5, you will have access to a slew of discounts for the base game and many additional Chapters.





With plenty of winter excitement and holiday horror to experience, it’s the perfect time to bundle up for some festive fun in The Fog. And if you happen to come across a Snowman, don’t forget to say hello.

Happy Holidays!

The Dead by Daylight team.

Behold the Portrait of a Murder. The Dead by Daylight Chapter includes a new Killer – The Artist – and a new Survivor, Jonah Vasquez. The new Forsaken Boneyard Realm will be opened for all players. Purchasing this add-on also unlocks an exclusive cosmetic for Jonah: The Crimson Shirt.



The new Killer is The Artist.
Carmina Mora’s surrealist paintings were both compelling and controversial. After a brutal encounter left her maimed, The Artist was taken by The Entity. Twisted into a grotesque vessel of vengeance, she turned anyone in her path into carrion for the flock.

The new Survivor is Jonah Vasquez.
Deciphering math equations and the secrets within was second nature for the seasoned codebreaker. Now, he sees the ominous truth at every turn. A formula pointing to a haunting reality beyond comprehension. But as Vasquez knows better than most, there’s strength in numbers.

The Portrait of a Murder Chapter includes:

• A new Killer: The Artist
  
• A new Survivor: Jonah Vasquez
  
• An exclusive item for Jonah: Crimson Shirt

Available to all players is also the new Chapter map: Eyrie of Crows. The chance of being sent to the Eyrie of Crows map will be increased for the first week of its release.



Time stands still in the Forsaken Boneyard Realm – but you’d be wise to keep moving. The Portrait of a Murder Chapter is available now.

See you in the Fog,

The Dead by Daylight team.

Hello People of the Fog,

It's been an incredible 5 years (and counting!) for Dead by Daylight. You can now nominate Dead by Daylight in the "Labor of Love" category for the Steam Awards.

Nominations are open until this Wednesday, December 1st (10AM PST). The Entity might be very pleased.

See you in the Fog,
The Dead by Daylight team.

We have a deployed a small patch to the Player Test Build to address a crashing issue. This update will not affect matchmaking: You will be able to match with other players whether or not they have updated.

You may receive an error while matchmaking on the PTB. If this happens to you, requeuing will fix the issue.

All platforms: November 2, 11 a.m. ET

Disabled an animation restriction that caused many boon totems to be unsnuffable by the killer due to the placement of the totems.

Dev Note: We intend to re-enable this in a future patch, once we have had time to located and reposition all offending totems so that they play nice. This will result in some totems being snuffable through collision, but we are erring on the side of caution to ensure that all totems can be snuffed by the killer until then. Enjoy it while it lasts, Killer Mains!

• Fixed an issue that caused the archive widget to appear without any challenge selected when there would be a challenge selected in the tome page.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the purchased survivor to be unlocked and no Auric Cells to be spent after getting a "Purchase Failed" error in the store.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the player to be able to level up two character Bloodwebs at the same time.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Survivors using the Clairvoyance perk to be able to push other players.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the interaction bar not to become red when blessing a hex totem.
  
• Fixed an issue that may cause reverse bear traps installed by the Pig's Video Tape add-on not to kill survivors when the timer runs out.
  
• Fixed an issue that may cause survivors to be unable to move when a generator is completed when the Pig has the Video Tape add-on equipped.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Adrenaline perk not to trigger if the Survivor was not eligible to receive the effect when the exit gates are powered.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the grass and foliage to become partially black as players walk through.
  
• Fixed a potential wrong active node state in the Archives.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused survivors repeatedly scream when crouching while being puked on.

Switch only:

• Fixed a text overlapping issue in the Keybinding menu.
  
• Fixed a performance issue in docked state by deactivating the menu movement when moving the cursor.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause an excessively long / infinite loading screen.

• The Killer can only earn 1 point of progress per Tangled Hook for the Halloween Hook challenge.
  
• When completing a level in the Archives, the level status is not immediately refreshed. However leaving and re-entering the menu will refresh and reflect the completed status.
  
• We are aware of an issue with the perk Clairvoyance, where the effects may not be disabled in some cases
  
• A Survivor with an activated Clairvoyance can consume another Survivor's activated Clairvoyance when they are close to each other.

We have deployed a small update to Steam to test a potential fix to infinite loading screens. Downloading this update will not affect crossplay: You will still be able to match with other platforms.

• Tentatively fixed an issue which could cause players to get stuck in an infinite loading screen.

• Some localizations may be incorrectly translated.