Dead by Daylight

Sinister Grace Chapter launched on September 24, 2025, introducing a new Killer and Survivor, while the Five Nights At Freddy’s Chapter and The Walking Dead Chapter also debuted during this period, adding new characters and gameplay elements. Notable updates included the introduction of new Killers like The Slasher and The First - Vecna, alongside multiple new Survivors, enhancing the game's roster significantly.

• New Chapters:
  • Sinister Grace Chapter released on September 24, 2025, featuring new characters.
  • Five Nights At Freddy’s Chapter launched on June 17, 2025, adding the Killer Springtrap.
  • The Walking Dead Chapter debuted on July 29, 2025, introducing characters from the series.

• New Killers and Survivors:
  • The Slasher and The First - Vecna introduced on May 26, 2026, with unique abilities.
  • Dustin Henderson and Eleven from *Stranger Things* added as Survivors on January 27, 2026.
  • The Krasue debuted on September 23, 2025, with a unique gameplay mechanic.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • New gameplay mechanics like the Omnipresent Evil power for The Slasher and Pillar of Punishment introduced on March 3, 2026.
  • Adjustments to survivor protections after unhooking and the introduction of the Exile Mechanic on March 31, 2026.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The 2026 Blood Moon Event took place, with players participating in over 19 million trials, earning substantial Bloodpoints.

• Balance Adjustments:
  • Significant reworks for several Killers, including The Shape and updates to various Killer and Survivor perks throughout the year.

The Steady Pulse Chapter launched on May 6, 2025, introducing a new Survivor, Orela Rose, and exclusive cosmetics. This followed the earlier release of the Tokyo Ghoul Chapter on April 2, featuring the new Killer, Ken Kaneki, and a variety of new content. Notably, players also welcomed the Doomed Course Chapter and several other chapters throughout the year, including Castlevania and Tomb Raider.

• New Killers:
  • Ken Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul)
  • The Ghoul with powers including Kagune Leap (April 2)
  • The Animatronic with the power 'Fazbear's Fright' (May 27)
  • The Houndmaster (November 28)
  • Dracula (Castlevania Chapter) and Trevor Belmont (August 27)
• New Survivors:
  • Orela Rose (Steady Pulse Chapter)
  • Taurie Cain (Doomed Course Chapter)
  • Lara Croft (Tomb Raider Chapter)
• New Gameplay Mechanics:
  • Class Overhaul for Killers and Survivors, introducing new abilities and gameplay dynamics (November 11).
  • Introduction of Milestone Quests and a Quests Menu, consolidating quest-related content (April 10).
• Balance Changes:
  • Adjustments to various Killer and Survivor perks to enhance balance (May 27).
  • Reworks to The Nightmare's abilities and added mechanics for the Skull Merchant (January 28).

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Blood Moon event returned on April 7, featuring community goals and bloodpoint bonuses.
  • Bone Chill Seasonal Event began on December 12, 2024, offering themed rewards.

All Things Wicked Chapter launched on March 12, 2024, introducing new content and gameplay features. This chapter brought along the new Killer, The Unknown, and new Survivor, Sable Ward, alongside the Greenville Square map. Additionally, the Alan Wake Chapter and Chucky Chapter were released earlier in the window, further expanding the game's roster.

• New Content:
  • Alan Wake Chapter introduced the Survivor Alan Wake with exclusive perks on January 30, 2024.
  • Chucky Chapter added the Killer Chucky, enhancing the horror experience with new abilities on November 28, 2023.
  • The Stranger Things Chapter returned, reintroducing iconic characters like the Demogorgon and the Underground Complex Map on November 6, 2023.

• New Gameplay Mechanics:
  • The 2v8 Game Mode announced on May 17, 2024, allows two Killers to face off against eight Survivors, bringing a fresh twist to gameplay.
  • Blood Zone Mechanics introduced area-wide buffs for both Killers and Survivors, affecting strategies during matches.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Blood Moon Event, running from March 18 to March 31, 2024, featured new gameplay mechanics and rewards, enhancing the seasonal experience.
  • The Bone Chill Event returned for the holidays, offering festive challenges and cosmetics from December 14, 2023, to January 4, 2024.

• Balance Changes:
  • Significant adjustments were made to various Killers, including buffs and nerfs to abilities, ensuring a more balanced gameplay experience.
  • The introduction of an Anti-Face-Camping Mechanic allowed Survivors to escape from hooks if a meter fills while the Killer is nearby, enhancing counterplay options.

• Visual and Performance Updates:
  • A major game engine update transitioned the game to Unreal Engine 5, improving overall performance and graphics quality.
  • The graphics update with FSR 1.0 support was implemented, enhancing visual fidelity across all platforms.

Forged in Fog Chapter launched on November 22, 2022, delivering a wealth of new content to players. This chapter introduced The Knight, a new killer, alongside new survivor Vittorio Toscano and the map The Shattered Square. The year also featured significant updates, including the introduction of new characters and maps, gameplay adjustments, and seasonal events.

• New Chapters:
  • End Transmission launched on May 19, 2023, introducing The Singularity as a new killer and Gabriel Soma as a new survivor, along with the map Toba Landing.
  • Tome 14: BETRAYAL and Tome 15: ASCENSION were released on January 25, 2023, and April 19, 2023, respectively, featuring new memories and challenges.

• New Content:
  • Gabriel Soma and The Singularity were introduced as part of the End Transmission chapter on June 13, 2023.
  • The map Toba Landing debuted on June 13, 2023, featuring two distinct biomes.
  • The Skull Merchant and Thalita Lyra joined the roster on March 7, 2023.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • The Overhauled Progression System launched on June 24, 2022, allowing players to prestige without losing perks or items.
  • An Anti-Camping System was introduced on May 19, 2023, to discourage camping behavior by killers.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The 6th Anniversary Event began on June 16, 2022, featuring event-themed cosmetics and rewards.
  • The Bone Chill Event returned on December 8, 2022, bringing holiday-themed cosmetics and gameplay challenges.

• Balance Adjustments:
  • High-performing perks like Dead Hard and Boon: Circle of Healing were adjusted on April 19, 2023, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain game balance.

Sadako Rising Chapter launched on February 15, 2022, introducing a new Killer, The Onryō, and a new Survivor, Yoichi Asakawa. This update followed the Portrait of a Murder Chapter, which released in December 2021, featuring a new Killer, The Artist, and Survivor, Jonah Vasquez. Additionally, the Tome 11: Devotion launched on April 28, 2022, adding new stories and cosmetic rewards.

• New Killers and Survivors:
  • The Dredge and Haddie Kaur were introduced on June 7, 2022, alongside the new map, Garden of Joy.
  • Pinhead from the Hellraiser Chapter and Nemesis from the Resident Evil Chapter were also added previously as new Killers, along with Survivors Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine.
• Gameplay Updates:
  • The Red Envelope Offering mechanic was introduced, rewarding players with Bloodpoints and cosmetics during trials.
  • A new Snowman gameplay mechanic was added in the Bone Chill event, creating unique interactions for Survivors.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Lurking Stripes event celebrated the Lunar New Year with unlockable cosmetics and daily login rewards, while the Bone Chill event brought holiday-themed gameplay and cosmetics.
  • The Midnight Grove Halloween event featured new content and challenges from October 21 to November 4, 2021.
• Balance Changes:
  • Various gameplay adjustments were made for Killers like The Legion and Ghost Face, including changes to their powers and mechanics.
  • The Hemorrhage mechanic was reworked, affecting healing progression for Survivors.

The All-Kill Chapter launched on March 30, 2021, introducing a new Killer, The Trickster, and a new Survivor, Yun-Jin Lee. This period also saw the release of the Resident Evil Chapter, announced for June 2021, and the Descend Beyond Chapter on September 8, 2020, featuring The Blight and Survivor Felix Richter.

• New Characters:
  • The Trickster and Yun-Jin Lee were added in the All-Kill Chapter.
  • The Twins, a new Killer duo, and Survivor Élodie Rakoto joined the roster in December 2020.
  • Cheryl Mason from Silent Hill was introduced as a Survivor alongside the Silent Hill Chapter.

• New Maps and Chapters:
  • Midwich Elementary School debuted with the Silent Hill Chapter.
  • The Blight Chapter and Descend Beyond Chapter added unique maps and lore.

• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • New hook struggle mechanics were introduced on May 4, 2021.
  • Updates improved Survivor locomotion animations and introduced new challenges for players.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The 4th Anniversary event occurred from June 23 to July 7, 2020, celebrating the game's release.
  • A Halloween event featured daily login gifts and a weekend Bloodhunt for double Bloodpoints.

• Balance Changes:
  • The Blight received adjustments to controller sensitivity and rush turn rates.
  • Various perks and characters underwent tuning to enhance gameplay balance.

Chains of Hate Chapter launched on March 10, 2020, introducing players to a new killer and survivor, alongside a fresh map. This chapter brought Zarina Kassir, a filmmaker survivor, and The Deathslinger, a killer equipped with a unique weapon. Additionally, the Dead Dawg Saloon map was unveiled, enhancing the game's diverse environments.

• New Characters:
  • Zarina Kassir debuted as a survivor.
  • The Deathslinger joined as a new killer.
  • Ghost Face was introduced earlier in June 2019.

• New Map:
  • The Dead Dawg Saloon was added, providing a unique setting for matches.

• New Gameplay Mechanics:
  • The Entity now drains life bars during hook struggles when all survivors are in the struggle phase.
  • Tome III: ESCALATION launched on April 29, 2020, adding new challenges and character memories.

• Balance Changes:
  • Increased Bloodpoints for Great Skill Checks while repairing generators.
  • Adjusted generator repair speed debuff to 15% (up from 10%).

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Bloodrush Event offered 1.5x Bloodpoints during its run in March 2020.
  • Pride Month Emotes released on June 1, 2020.

The Ash vs Evil Dead Chapter launched on April 2, 2019, marking a significant addition to Dead by Daylight. This chapter was one of three major DLC releases during the year, alongside The Demise of the Faithful Chapter on March 19, 2019, and the Shattered Bloodline Chapter on September 18, 2018. Additionally, players received a free Ornate Mask inspired by The Game Awards on December 6, 2018.

• New Events: The Moonrise Event went live on January 30, 2019, while the Winter Solstice Bloodhunt Event provided double Bloodpoints from December 27, 2018, to January 3, 2019. Other seasonal events included Blood Rush on November 5, Hallowed Blight on October 19, and the Equinox Bloodhunt starting September 21, 2018, which featured doubled Bloodpoint gains.
• Network Improvements: The introduction of Dedicated Servers on December 7, 2018, enhanced the online gameplay experience, addressing connectivity and stability issues.

• Balance Changes: Adjustments were made to gameplay, including a change to the Tinkerer Perk, which now triggers a loud noise indicator when a generator is repaired to 85%, and the Bloodweb Perk Spawn Logic was modified for better perk distribution.

• Quality of Life Improvements: Minor localization improvements were made on July 13, 2018, streamlining player experience.

A Nightmare on Elm Street Chapter launched on October 26, 2017, bringing iconic horror elements to Dead by Daylight, followed by the Curtain Call Chapter on June 12, 2018. In addition, the game introduced significant new mechanics with the Emblems System, enhancing player performance evaluation.

• Major Content Drops:
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street Chapter released on October 26, 2017.
  • The Curtain Call Chapter became available on June 12, 2018.
  • Release of the Saw Chapter occurred on January 23, 2018.
  • Charity Case DLC launched on August 10, 2017, featuring cosmetic items to support charity.

• New Content:
  • New Killer: Leatherface™ introduced on September 14, 2017, with unique abilities.
  • Introduction of The Huntress and David King as new characters on July 27, 2017.
  • New Map: The Red Forest launched alongside new characters on July 27, 2017.
  • Introduction of The Clown Character on June 12, 2018.

• New Systems / Mechanics:
  • Emblems System was introduced on March 15, 2018, evaluating player performance through various emblems.
  • Launch of New Dead by Daylight Forums on May 25, 2018, providing a platform for player interaction.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Howling Grounds Event launched on February 15, 2018, celebrating the Year of the Dog with special challenges.
  • 1 Year Anniversary Community Challenge took place on June 14, 2017, enabling players to unlock new items through daily objectives.

• Balance & Gameplay:
  • Various balance updates were made in the Bloodweb on November 20, 2017, enhancing gameplay experience.

SPARK OF MADNESS Chapter launched on May 11, 2017, introducing a new killer, The Doctor, and a survivor, Feng Min, alongside a new environment called The Facility. This update followed the Of Flesh and Mud Chapter released on December 8, 2016, which featured The Hag as a new killer and Ace Visconti as a new survivor set in Backwater Swamp.

• New Content: Significant additions included:
  • The Doctor as a new killer and Feng Min as a new survivor in the SPARK OF MADNESS Chapter.
  • Ace Visconti introduced as a new survivor in the Of Flesh and Mud Chapter.
  • Gas Heaven, a new map released on February 16, 2017, set in an abandoned gas station.
  • William 'Bill' Overbeck from Left 4 Dead became a playable survivor on March 8, 2017.

• Gameplay Mechanics: The Survive with Friends Mode was developed to allow grouped play in ranked matches, enhancing cooperative gameplay.

• Seasonal Events: The Valentine's Bloodhunt Event from February 17-21, 2017, and the Spring Bloodhunt Event in April 2017 offered double blood points, boosting player engagement during these limited-time events.

• Balance Changes: Major adjustments included:
  • Implementation of anti-cheat measures against bots on September 13, 2016.
  • Various killer perks were rebalanced to improve gameplay fairness.

• Localization: The game expanded its reach with the addition of Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Traditional Chinese language support, enhancing accessibility for a broader audience.