In order to improve patch times, we have restructured the game files. Future updates will be significantly faster, however, opting in or out of the 5.7.0 Public Test Build will require a very large download.

Progress & save data information has been copied from the Live game to our PTB servers on March 29th. 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.

• UI Update - Added an indicator to the Searching for Friends popup when loading data.

• Visual Update for the Haddonfield Map.

General

• Difficulty ratings for Survivors have been removed
  
• Difficulty ratings for Killers are now Easy, Moderate, Hard, or Very Hard
  
• Easy: These Killers are the easiest for a first-time player
  
• Moderate: Require the player to be comfortable with the basics of the role, though the Killers share common mechanics with those from the Easy category
  
• Hard: Use mechanics that are specific to the Killer and require more practice to be effective
  
• Very Hard: Require a high amount of practice and understanding, inexperienced players would likely find little success when using them

Dev Note: Since all Survivors have the same mechanics, they are no longer separated into different difficulty tiers. Killer difficulty is based on overall mechanical and strategic complexity, specifically for newer players.

Hemorrhage Rework

• New Effect: Survivors affected by the Hemorrhage Status Effect have their healing progression regress at a steady rate when not being healed
  
• Healing regresses at a rate of 7% per second (this means a 99% full heal would take 14 seconds to completely empty)
  
• Sloppy Butcher and The Nightmare's "Z" Block Add-on have been modified to take the new effect into account (changes listed below)

Dev Note: Hemorrhage has had a reputation of being a "useless" status effect, so we reworked it to have a more meaningful impact on the core mechanic of survivor healing.

Perks
Boil Over

• Increases struggling effects by 60/70/80% (was 50/75/100%)

Dev Note: Boil Over's wiggle impact was causing some players to have significant issues navigating certain maps, beyond the intended impact of the perk. We are planning to look at wiggle impact more generally in a future patch, but for now we are toning down the impact from Boil Over to prevent particularly egregious cases.

Boon: Circle of Healing

• Increases healing speed bonus by 40/45/50% (was 65/70/75%)

Dev Note: As it was foretold, so it has been delivered.

Sloppy Butcher

• Modified to account for the Hemorrhage Rework
  
• Increases the rate at which healing progression is lost by 15/20/25% (was increasing bleeding frequency by 50/75/100%)

The Nightmare

• Add-on - "Z" Block
  
• Modified to account for the Hemorrhage Rework
  
• Survivors interacting with a Dream Trap suffer from the Hemorrhage Status Effect for 90 seconds (was 60 seconds, no longer causes them to bleed when healthy)

The Legion

• The Legion now has unique Terror Radius and Chase music, which can be modified by the Mix Tape add-ons
  
• New: Each successful hit with Feral Slash now increases The Legion's movement speed by +0.2m/s for the remainder of Feral Frenzy
  
• New: After 4 successful hits with Feral Slash, the next Feral Slash will put the survivor into the dying state and end Feral Frenzy
  
• When Feral Frenzy ends, the power gauge now starts charging immediately (Previously waited for the fatigue sequence to end)
  
• Fatigue after Feral Frenzy lasts for 3 seconds (was 4 seconds)
  
• Add-on - Mischief List
  
• Increases the Duration of Feral Frenzy by 2 seconds (was 1 second)
  
• Add-on - Scratched Ruler
  
• Decreases Feral Frenzy recharge time by 5 seconds (was 2 seconds)
  
• Add-on - Suzie's Mix Tape
  
• Increases Killer Instinct detection range by 20 meters (was 16 meters)
  
• Add-on - Filthy Blade
  
• Increases time required for Survivors to mend by 4 seconds (was 2.5 seconds)
  
• Add-on - Iridescent Button
  
• Removed effect where Terror Radius extends to the entire map
  
• Reworked Add-on - Friendship Bracelet
  
• Increases duration of lunges during Feral Frenzy by 0.3 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - Smiley Face Pin
  
• Survivors who self-mend a Deep Wound from Feral Frenzy are inflicted with Blindness for 60 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - Defaced Smiley Pin
  
• Survivors who self-mend a Deep Wound from Feral Frenzy are inflicted with Mangled
  
• Reworked Add-on - Etched Ruler
  
• Survivors who self-mend a Deep Wound from Feral Frenzy are inflicted with Oblivious for 60 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - Julie's Mix Tape
  
• While using Feral Frenzy: Breaking walls is 30% faster, the power gauge pauses while breaking a wall
  
• Reworked Add-on - Mural Sketch
  
• Increases Speed Boost per hit during Feral Frenzy to 0.3m/s
  
• Reworked Add-on - Never-sleep Pills
  
• The Legion's base move speed during Feral Frenzy is 4.6/ms
  
• Increases the duration of Feral Frenzy by 10 seconds
  
• Gain 100 to 500 bonus Bloodpoints for each successive hit on a Survivor during Feral Frenzy
  
• Reworked Add-on - Joey's Mix Tape
  
• Survivors who self-mend a Deep Wound from Feral Frenzy are inflicted with Hemorrhage until fully healed
  
• Reworked Add-on - Stolen Sketchbook
  
• Sets the power gauge reduction on basic attack hits to 2.5 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - The Legion Pin
  
• Survivors who self-mend a Deep Wound from Feral Frenzy are inflicted with Broken for 60 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - Frank's Mix Tape
  
• While using Feral Frenzy: Damaging generators is 20% faster, the power gauge pauses while damaging a generator
  
• Reworked Add-on - Fuming Mix Tape
  
• While using Feral Frenzy: The repair progress of generators can be determined by the intensity of their auras, generators not being worked on regress
  
• Note: Regression effect does stack with Hex: Ruin or other regression effects
  
• New Add-on - Stylish Sunglasses
  
• Shows the auras of Survivors who are mending within a 24 meter radius
  
• New Add-on - BFFs
  
• Earn tokens for hitting Survivors during Feral Frenzy
  
• Second chained hit: 1 token
  
• Third chained hit: 2 tokens
  
• Fourth chained hit: 3 tokens
  
• Fifth chained hit: 4 tokens
  
• Once the gates are powered, if 30 or more tokens have been collected, gain a 4% movement speed boost when not using Feral Frenzy
  
• Removed Add-ons: Nasty Blade, Cold Dirt

Dev Note: This update for Legion leans into their signature - Running really fast with a knife! The stacking movement speed from Feral Strike gives a better reward from each hit, and they now have a way to down survivors at the end of a great chain. Add-ons have also seen a major overhaul to provide more variety of playstyles.

The Ghost Face

• The Ghost Face can no longer be revealed by Marked Survivors
  
• Marked now lasts for 60 seconds (was 45 seconds)
  
• The Ghost Face now has unique Terror Radius and Chase music
  
• Reviewed the technical implementation of the stalk and reveal mechanics
  
• Fixed an issue that could lead some player's reveal to be ignored completely when multiple survivors are revealing at the same time
  
• Reveal progress will now regress over a short time when a survivor loses sight of Ghost Face and resume when revealing starts again (Previously, losing sight of Ghost Face for a single frame would cause all reveal progress to be lost)
  
• Added in differentiation of the sighting zone (the zone in your screen where the target must be to be revealed or stalked) for killers and survivors to better account for the differences between 1st and 3rd person cameras
  
• Made it possible to reveal Ghost Face / stalk Survivors when they are not in the center of the screen but still take up a large amount of the screen (eg when they are very close to you)
  
• Fixed some issues which caused the stalk / reveal sighting zone to scale incorrectly on non-16:9 resolutions
  
• Add-on - Cheap Cologne
  
• Increases Marked duration by 10 seconds (was 5 seconds)
  
• Add-on - Headline Cutouts
  
• Increases movement speed while stalking by 40% (was 10%)
  
• Add-on - Walleye's Matchbook
  
• Decreases Night Shroud recovery time by 6 seconds (was 2 seconds)
  
• Add-on - Marked Map
  
• Increases duration of Killer Instinct after being revealed by 2 seconds (was 1 second)
  
• Add-on - Leather Knife Sheath
  
• Increases crouched movement speed by 10% (was 5.6%)
  
• Add-on - Outdoor Security Camera
  
• The auras of all Survivors are revealed for 7 seconds when a Marked Survivor is put into the dying state (was 4 seconds)
  
• Now applies to all survivors (was limited to Survivors inside the Terror Radius)
  
• Reworked Add-on - "Philly"
  
• Decreases time required to Mark a Survivor by 20%
  
• Reworked Add-on - Cinch Straps
  
• Night Shroud remains active after a failed basic attack
  
• Reworked Add-on - Olsen's Address Book
  
• Survivors that are Marked reveal their auras for 5 seconds when performing rushed actions
  
• Reworked Add-on - Olsen's Journal
  
• A Survivor that is Marked is inflicted with Oblivious until the Mark expires
  
• Reworked Add-on - Telephoto Lens
  
• A Survivor that reveals The Ghost Face is inflicted with Oblivious for 60 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - Chewed Pen
  
• Survivors that are in the dying state take 3 seconds to reveal The Ghost Face
  
• Reworked Add-on - Knife Belt Clip
  
• Reduces the Terror Radius by 8 meters when crouching
  
• Reworked Add-on - Lasting Perfume
  
• Survivors that are on a hook take 3 seconds to reveal The Ghost Face
  
• Reworked Add-on - Olsen's Wallet
  
• Breaking a pallet or wall immediately recharges Night Shroud
  
• Reworked Add-on - Drop-Leg Knife Sheath
  
• The Ghost Face gains 10% movement speed for 5 seconds after Marking a Survivor
  
• Reworked Add-on - Night Vision Monocular
  
• A Survivor that reveals The Ghost Face is inflicted with Exhausted for 5 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - Victim's Detailed Routine
  
• After being Marked, Survivors are inflicted with Exhausted for 5 seconds
  
• Reworked Add-on - "Ghost Face caught on Tape"
  
• Instantly recharges Night Shroud after a successful basic attack puts a Survivor into the dying state

Dev Note: Ghost Face was having a tough time generally, and his add-ons were particularly uninteresting overall. This change boosts the effectiveness of the Marked effect, and also overhauls his Add-on loadout for more interesting and powerful combinations. The reveal and stalking mechanics have also been tuned to be more predictable and intuitive.

The Archives

• Changed instances of Roman numerals in Tome names to Arabic numerals in all related contexts
  
• Reworked the description texts of Glyph Challenges and Dual Role challenges to make them consistent and clearer

Engine Update & Download Size

• We continued to improve our patching process in an attempt to reduce download size during an update. However, due to an engine update, expect a bigger than usual download this time.

Dev Note: In this PTB we are introducing an engine update, which might lead to some new type of crashes. In order for the team to investigate those properly we ask you to please attach your DbD log and dxdiag file when you are reporting a crash that appeared during this PTB.

• Fixed an issue that caused the shower drain leak VFX to float slightly above the floor in the Léry showers.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused floating debris from breakable walls to be visible when one side has a noticeable slope in elevation.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Ace's Trilby hats to clip through his head on the killer side when in the dream world.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the sleep VFX to flicker on Jake when wearing the Western Wrangler torso.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the dream state outline to clip into Nea’s default torso in various animations.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Yun-Jin's 'Lunar Hanbok' torso customization to flicker when in the dream world.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Dream world sky on Coldwind Farm to have unusual lines in the grainy texture.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused some visual corruption in the sky on Haddonfield when in the Dream World.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Onryo's legs to clip through the backside of the TV after projecting.
  
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused subtitles for Ash to be displayed when selecting another survivor.
  
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the survivor settings from the 'Play as Survivor' lobby to be carried over to the custom game lobby.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused custom game lobby warning messages to not be displayed.
  
• Fixed a hardlock when minimizing the Game during a Loading screen after a match.
  
• Fixed an incorrect formatting on tutorial messages when the screen resolution is lower than 100%.
  
• Fixed an issue with a wrong UI prompt "Scroll List" appearing in the Support menu.
  
• Fixed an issue with the controller "Pause" button not able to close the Pause/Overlay Menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where the report button was not disabled for a Custom Game in the Tally screen.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Archives Compendium section where the tooltip was not showing if an active node has been completed.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused projectiles passing through Thompson's House windows when thrown from the inside of the building.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused survivors dying in the Executioner's Cage of Atonement to be considered killed instead of sacrificed, leading to various side effects.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Executioner's Torment VFX to remain visible after killing a survivor by Mori or Final Judgement.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused survivors to be stuck in T-pose when Adrenaline triggers while in a Cage of Atonement.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused survivors to be momentarily shown as crawling after being rescued from a Cage of Atonement.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nightmare to be prevented from putting down another Dream Snare when standing on one.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Artists Crows to despawn immediately when spawned near the exit gates on the Léry's Memorial Institute - Treatment Theatre map.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Cenobite's chains to hit a collision over survivors in the dying state.
  
• Fixed an issue that may cause the Wraith to appear invisible to survivors while uncloaked.
  
• Fixed an issue that may cause the Wraith to be visible while cloaked after cancelling the damage generator interaction when equipped with the The Serpent - Soot add-on.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Cannibal's Shop Lubricant add-on not to hide the aura of survivors downed with the chainsaw.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Victor to be missing from the match results screen.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Hag's traps not to be triggered when a survivor in the dying state is on the trap.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Hag's Disfigured Ear add-on not to deafen the survivor.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused failing to unhook a survivor during the Struggle phase to reset their skill check progress.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Dance with Me's cooldown not to be shown on the perk's icon.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Shape's standing mori to not be usable against survivors using the Clairvoyance interaction.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Clairvoyance's interaction not to end when put into the dying state.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Boil Over icon to be missing on the killer's side when carrying a survivor equipped with the perk.
  
• Fixed an issue that made it impossible to pick up survivors put in the dying state in front of a locker in the Killer basement.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the screaming animation to be played twice when passing from the injured to the dying state while screaming.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Modern Tale theme to keep playing when equipping cosmetics not in the collection.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the weapon of the Plague to become invisible in the middle of a basic attack swing.
  
• Fixed an issue that occasionally caused survivor deafness at the start of a trial
  
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented the Demogorgon scream from triggering after a missed pounced.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused survivors to hear Ghost Face's reveal sfx to play map-wide.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused visceral cankers to prevent sliding doors from opening.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented the text "The Onryo" from being accepted in Crowd Choice.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused game to disconnect during Steam maintenance.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused survivor to go invisible when switching between lobby and store.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented the purchasing of DLC characters and auric cells.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused mouse slow down after closing the game.
  
• Fixed an issue that gave incorrect disconnection penalty.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused friend list to not update properly.

• Activating the Wiggle Beta Tab does not activate the wiggle skill checks
  
• The Shape can continue to stalk after reaching Evil Within Tier 3.
  
• The health bar outro animation is missing upon depleting a med-kit while healing yourself when under the Hemorrhage effect.
  
• Healing progression regresses when missing a skill check while healing a survivor affected with Hemorrhage.
  
• In Haddonfield map, downing a Survivor next to a fence prevents the Killer from picking up the Survivor.

• Fixed an issue that caused the Bloodletting, Vector Victory and Pulcinella cosmetics to be unlocked for free. (EGS only)
  
• Fixed an issue which sometimes allowed purchasing of the same perk multiple times in the Shrine of Secrets.
  
• Fixed an issue which prevented unlocking of Sadako Rising DLC achievements. (PS4 only)
  
• Fixed a crash which could occur when equipping the Boon: Dark Theory perk. (Switch only)
  
• Fixed an issue which prevented purchasing of discounted outfits using Shards.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused killer being able to block the ''Unhook'' prompt with one of the hook in Industrial map.
  
• Fixed an issue that preventing the Onryo sfx from playing when opening an empty locker.
  
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented the Hillbilly's chainsaw sfx from playing during a sprint.
  
• Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when entering the perimeter of Yoichi Asakawa's Boon: Dark Theory.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented progress in the Triage achievement if the healed Survivor was unhooked.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented The Onryo's Condemned kills from counting towards the Tome 10 Execution challenge.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused an incorrect camera orientation while projecting as The Onryo to a nearby near TV.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented a survivor using perk Head On from killing The Nemesis' zombies when dashing out of a locker.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused a generic icon to be shown when using a killer power.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse's blink charge animation to loop when charging her power.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented progress of the Demogorgon's Daily Ritual.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Nurse's blink charge time from being increased when using Kavanagh's Last Breath and Heavy Panting add-ons.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Survivor to instantly wiggle free when being downed while the Killer was carrying another Survivor with 90% or more wiggle progress.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the makeup to be missing from Elodie's 50's Night Out outfit icon.

• Killer sound effects are missing when going from the Play as Killer menu to the Store. Swapping to a different Killer in the Store will fix the issue.

Spread the curse to Dead by Daylight, with a new Chapter inspired by Kōji Suzuki’s novel Ringu and the original film adaptation. Sadako Rising features a new Killer – The Onryō – and a new Survivor, Yoichi Asakawa. Purchasing this add-on also unlocks an exclusive charm: Cursed Videotape.



With immense powers and a fearsome temper, Sadako was left to perish in a watery grave. Her violent wrath manifested into a cursed videotape that condemns its viewers to a chilling fate.

No stranger to Sadako’s fury is Yoichi Asakawa, whose young life was forever altered by The Onryō’s rage. Now a marine biologist, his story continues as his search for answers drove him through treacherous waters, deep into a realm beyond rational understanding.

• A new Killer: The Onryō
  
• A new Survivor: Yoichi Asakawa
  
• An exclusive universal charm: Cursed Videotape

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1899750

Cast adrift in her ocean of rage, hope will swiftly sink into the abyss. The Sadako Rising Chapter is available now.

See you in the Fog,

The Dead by Daylight team.

Boil Over

• Changed to give 33% of current wiggle progress when falling from great heights (was a flat 25% increase)

Dev Note: This change prevents abuse of Boil Over in specific map locations where the killer has no choice but to drop from a height. It still stays relevant for longer walks and especially for basement access. At over 75% wiggle progress, it still results in an insta-drop.

• Changed "Rite of The Executioner" Daily Ritual to require sending 2 Survivors to Cages of Atonement (was 4)

• Fixed an issue that caused some players to encounter a Grade Reset after updating to patch 5.5.1. Note: This issue was only visual.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Wraiths Withering Vine cosmetic to erroneously be unlocked for all players.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Hillbilly's Fable Acres Delivery torso cosmetic to clip into the camera when hooking a Survivor.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the HUD score alerts to lose their formatting when using the Large Text setting.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused players with at least 1 game played but 0 pips to not receive any reward at the end of season.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nemesis' tentacle strike recovery animation to be missing when too close to an asset.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse to not be able to lunge after a blink if the attack input is pressed before the end of the blink.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse's second blink to be delayed and thus cover less distance.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse not to enter fatigue when having a grab validation fail after blinking.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse's hand not to close properly when charging a chain blink.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse to be able to blink out of bounds past the exit threshold in the Springwood maps.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Nurse to be able to blink out of bounds past the exit threshold in the Backwater Swamp maps.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Survivors to use ''Dead Hard'' to jump on rocks near the Ferry Boat.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Jonah's tablet to be visible on the floor of the Vat room in The Game map.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused hooks in the Eyrie of Crows map to be missing the white glow from Scourge Hook perks.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused a small part of the Entity to stretch when a Survivor is sacrificed.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the exit prompt to become unresponsive after adding a friend in the Friends List.

Beta Feature

• Wiggle progress will no longer regress when not actively wiggling, with both the new and old wiggle interactions

• The Coldwind Farm - Fractured Cowshed map has been re-enabled.
  
• The Crotus Prenn Asylum - Father Campbell's Chapel has been re-enabled.

• Fixed an issue that caused tooltips to linger in the Settings menu
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Cannibal not to be able to break a pallet after hitting a survivor in the same chainsaw sweep.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Demogorgon's Shred ability to sometimes not break pallets.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Eruption perk to go into cooldown when triggering on a completed generator.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused stuns triggered through the Power Struggle duration to be reduced more than intended when the killer is equipped with the Enduring perk.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the blessing SFX to continue after a survivor is hit after an unvalidated interruption attempt.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Glyph and Red Envelope interactions not to be interruptible by the killer.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the wrong animation to be played when using the Deathslinger's Aim Down Sights right after interacting with a Red Envelope.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the loud noise indicator not to appear when an AI player fails a skill check during the tutorial.
  
• Fixed an issue that may cause the Nemesis' tentacle to be invisible during recovery after hitting an object.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Expert Killer and Expert Survivor achievements to unlock when the grade threshold has not been met. (Steam only)
  
• Fixed an issue that occasionally caused an offering to appear out of place on the offerings loading screen
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the floating ink VFX to be missing in some of The Artist's customization.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the killer music to not change properly when switching roles from a Survivor wearing a 'Modern Tales' outfits.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused an inconsistent sound effect to play when hitting the fireplace in the chalet, in the Mount Ormond Resort map.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the killer to be unable to use a hook when it spawns too close to a bush wall near the big house in Badham IV.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the possibility to ''Dead Hard'' from the balcony onto the shelves in the main hall of RPD.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused a lack of hooks in the library of the RPD map.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the killer to become stuck beside a hatch in the main building in the Storehouse.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused a Glyph to spawn too high in the Yamaoka map.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused The Artist to not fall smoothly from the Thompson house vault.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused two pallets to spawn on the same tile in The MacMillan Estate.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused low quality shadows from the generator lights.
  
• Tentatively fixed an issue that caused Meg's Deathgarden head cosmetic to not be available anymore.
  
• Tentatively fixed an issue that caused Jane's Twitch shirt cosmetic to be available for all players.

• The Haddonfield map and the Strode Realty Key offering have been disabled.
  
• The Nurse has a delay when starting to charge a chain blink.
  
• The Nurse's hand doesn't reflect the current blink charge when chain blinking.
  
• As The Nurse, blinking and having a grab validation fail causes The Nurse to not enter the fatigue state.
  
• We are also investigating reports of not being able to attack right after a chain blink.

Tome 10: SAW is opening soon within The Archives, revealing three new stories from the world of Dead by Daylight – including never-before-seen pages from the Book of SAW.



Hello.
I want to play a game.
Stories and memories are like pieces of a puzzle.
Your obsession with other lives has undermined your existence. Your life descends into madness as you desperately search for the missing piece. The piece that will reveal a way out.
Here is my gift. A clue. What you have been looking for has been right in front of you all along. You just
have to look beyond your obsession.
Will you lose yourself in other lives, or will you take a moment to see – to really see.
Your mind is your sanctuary or your prison.
The choice is and has always been yours to make.

A twisted student of Jigsaw finds herself tempted by a dark epiphany. A determined detective faces the choice of a lifetime. The Observer becomes the observed as malevolent forces converge. A Tome as brutal and unforgiving as The Pig’s Reverse Bear Trap is yours to uncover – do you want to play a game?

Unlockable character Memories include:

• Amanda Young (The PIG) – VAIN AMBITION
  
• David Tapp – DESECRATION OF THE HEART
  
• The Observer – THINGS IN THE FOG

Dead by Daylight’s new SAW Rift has opened, packed with exclusive time-limited cosmetics and twisted charms drawn from the book of SAW.



In the SAW Rift, earn over 60 cosmetic items worth 20,000 Auric Cells through the Free and Premium Tracks to be yours forever, even after the Rift closes. Unlock the Rift Pass in-game and gain instant access to 3 exclusive items for 1,000 Auric Cells. Earn it all back by playing the game.

Tome 10: SAW is available now through The Archives.

See you in the Fog,

The Dead by Daylight team.

It’s time to celebrate the year of the Tiger with Dead by Daylight’s latest event: Lurking Stripes. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we’re bringing exciting offerings, unlockable cosmetics and charms, limited-time gameplay items, and daily login rewards to enjoy.

Lurking Stripes begins on January 25th, 2 PM EST and run until February 8th, 2 PM EST.




Though nothing beats a bit of good-old-fashioned horror atmosphere, sometimes a little festivity can go a long way. For the duration of the Lurking Stripes event, generators and hooks will be adorned with Lunar-themed decorations befitting of the tiger’s imposing – and regal – stature.






For the duration of Lurking Stripes, you’ll find new limited-time Survivor items in the Bloodweb: The Lunar Firecracker and the Lunar Toolbox. There’s also a mysterious new Offering, the Red Envelope, usable by both Killers and Survivor.



Players might have noticed that our events bring a new gameplay experience into the fold. In the case of Lurking Stripes, the main objective centres around the Red Envelope, an offering available in the Bloodweb for a limited time.

HOW TO USE:
- Upon burning a Red Envelope Offering, a Red Envelope viewable to all players will spawn in the Trial. For players who burn Red Envelopes, the aura of their respective Envelopes will be visible to them.

- The owner can interact with Envelope it to reveal it. Upon doing so, a sound effect will be heard throughout the trial and the Envelope’s aura will be revealed to all players.

- An Envelope can be opened and claimed by another player. When claimed, both that player and the Envelope’s owner receive a surprise Bloodpoint reward, with the owner also receiving a Lunar Event cosmetic.
Be sure to bring plenty of Red Envelopes to increase your chances of unlocking two charms and all eight cosmetic rewards.



As fellow gamers, we know and love the thrill of unlockable gear. The Lurking Stripes Event has you covered, with earnable cosmetic rewards for David King, Jane Romero, Kate Denson, The Trapper, The Clown, The Nurse, and The Artist. All you must do is participate in the Red Envelope gameplay detailed above, and soon enough your wardrobe will be brimming with splendid attire.







Each year brings new possibilities, with milestones met and memories made. To commemorate the upcoming Lunar New Year and all it holds in store, we’re offering two brand new charms highlighting the tiger. Wear them with pride – they look equally majestic on your belt and your hook.





To help you stock up on Lunar items and Offerings, we’ve made the process a little bit easier by gifting 50k daily Bloodpoints for the duration of the event.



The Lurking Stripes Collection introduces a new outfit for Yui Kimura, a Survivor known for her courage and unbreakable spirit. Behold her new Lunar Race Championship outfit, the perfect blend of intimidation and elegance. Be sure to check out the tiger-inspired ensemble over at Dead by Daylight’s in-game store.




COSMETICS

Though some might live by the old idiom out with the old, in with the new – we are not those people. Starting January 25th, head to Dead by Daylight’s in-game store for discounts on previously released Lunar New Year cosmetics.

For a full list of discounted Lunar New Year outfit, check out the in-game store for details.

***All in-game discounts are on Auric Cell prices only. Sale ends February 8th at 11:59 PM EST. Visit the Dead by Daylight in-game store for full pricing details.***



GAME & ADD-ONS

From Thursday, January 27th (10:00 AM PST) to Thursday, February 3rd (10:00 AM PST) , the Lunar New Year sale is coming to Steam, bringing discounts on the base game and more.




The Dead by Daylight team.

The Player Test Build is an early build of the final release available through a BETA-branch of the Steam version of Dead by Daylight.

As with all early builds, there are some bugs and known issues that the team is already working on. Please check our list in the Patch Notes before playing, and leave us your feedback and additional bug reports in the links down below!

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/302821
https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/302915

PTB goes live: January 5, 11 a.m. ET

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/26/

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/kb/articles/309

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/categories/5-5-0-PTB-Bug-Reporting

https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/categories/5-5-0-ptb-feedback

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.