What changed in Dead by Daylight in 2016
152 updates · 70 main milestones · Apr 19, 2016 to Dec 8, 2016
- 5 eventsOf Flesh and Mud Chapter DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
Introducing the new chapter DLC featuring The Hag as a new killer and Ace Visconti as a new survivor.
SteamNew Survivor: Ace Viscontinew contentMilestoneA survivor who believes luck is always on his side.
SteamNew Killer: The Hagnew contentMilestoneA new killer driven to madness, waiting in the Backwater Swamp.
SteamNew Map: Backwater Swampnew contentMilestoneA wetland area with scorched shacks, an eerie mud maze, and a rusting boat graveyard.
SteamOf Flesh and Mud Chapter DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing the third chapter DLC featuring a new killer, The Hag, and a new survivor, Ace Visconti, set in Backwater Swamp.
Steam - 10 eventsRating/Reporting System Implementednew contentMilestone
A new rating and reporting system has been added.
SteamSpectator Mode for KYF Matchesnew contentThe first real tool for tournaments allows players to enter a KYF match as a spectator.
SteamVarious Bug Fixes and Tweaksbug fixA long list of bug fixes, tweaks, and improvements have been made.
SteamRating/Reporting System Implementednew contentMilestoneA new rating and reporting system has been introduced.
Steam - 5 eventsThe Bloodstained Sack DLC Releasednew contentMilestone
Introducing 6 new outfits for killers including unique masks and cloaks.
SteamThe Bloodstained Sack DLC Releasednew contentMilestoneIntroducing 6 new outfits for killers including the Trapper and Wraith.
SteamTrapper Outfits: Iron Man and Rogi Masksnew contentNew outfits for the Trapper including the 'Iron Man' mask and 'Rogi' mask.
SteamHillbilly Outfits: Scarecrow and Rancher’s Vestnew contentNew outfits for the Hillbilly including 'Scarecrow' outfit and 'Rancher’s' Vest and Hat.
SteamWraith Outfits: Swift Strikes and Owl Cloaksnew contentNew outfits for the Wraith including 'Swift Strikes' head paint and cloak, and 'Owl' head paint and cloak.
Steam - 10 eventsNew Weapon Skins Addednew content
A variety of new weapon skins have been introduced in the game.
SteamRelease of the 80's Suitcase DLCdlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing the new 80's Suitcase DLC with various outfits for characters.
SteamRelease of the 80's Suitcase DLCdlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing the new 80's Suitcase DLC with various outfits for characters.
Steam80's Suitcase DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe 80's Suitcase DLC is now available for purchase and download.
SteamNew Items Introducednew contentSeveral new items are now available as part of the free game update.
Steam80's Suitcase DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe 80's Suitcase DLC is now available for purchase and download.
Steam - 6 eventsImplementation of Anti-Cheat Measures Against Botsbalance changeMilestone
Full lock on programmatic input to prevent macro-operated killers from functioning.
SteamBots and Bot-like Behaviors Will Lead to Bansquality of lifeMilestonePlayers using bots will face bans as inputs from bots are not recognized.
SteamSteam Streaming Affected by Anti-Cheat Measuresbug fixLegitimate programs like Steam streaming may not work due to the new anti-cheat measures.
SteamSteam Streaming Functionality Affected by Anti-Cheat Measuresbug fixLegitimate inputs from Steam streaming will not be recognized due to new anti-cheat measures.
SteamImplementation of Anti-Cheat Measures Against Botsbalance changeMilestoneFull lock on programmatic input to prevent macro-operated killers from functioning.
SteamBans for Bot-like Behaviorsbalance changePlayers exhibiting bot-like behaviors will face bans as a result of the new input recognition system.
Steam - 6 eventsThe Last Breath Chapter Releasedlc releaseMilestone
The Last Breath chapter will automatically go live for all owners of Dead by Daylight.
SteamIntroduction of New Survivornew contentMilestoneMeet our new survivor introduced in The Last Breath chapter.
SteamIntroduction of New Killer: The Nursenew contentMilestoneThe Nurse is the new killer introduced in The Last Breath chapter.
SteamIntroduction of New Survivornew contentMilestoneMeet our new survivor introduced in The Last Breath chapter.
SteamIntroduction of New Killer: The Nursenew contentMilestoneThe new killer, The Nurse, was introduced in The Last Breath chapter.
SteamRelease of The Last Breath Chapterdlc releaseMilestoneThe Last Breath chapter will go live for all players who own Dead by Daylight.
Steam - 8 eventsIntroduction of New Killernew contentMilestone
A new killer is introduced in the Last Breath Chapter.
SteamLast Breath Chapter Available for Freedlc releaseMilestoneThe Last Breath Chapter is made available for free to all players.
SteamIntroduction of New Survivornew contentMilestoneA new survivor is introduced in the Last Breath Chapter.
SteamLast Breath Chapter Released for Freedlc releaseMilestoneThe Last Breath chapter is available for free to all players.
Steam - 8 eventsFixed Steam stats and achievements reset issuebug fixSteamSurvivors no longer lose pips when killer leaves the gamebug fixSteamFixed Steam stats and achievements reset issuebug fixSteamWraith's prestige weapon no longer flickersbug fixSteamKiller perks balancing adjustmentsbalance changeMilestone
Many Killer perks should feel more balanced.
SteamWraith's prestige weapon no longer flickersbug fixSteamSurvivors no longer lose pips when killer leaves the gamebug fixSteam - 6 eventsBalancing tweaksbalance changeSteamNew gestures for survivorsnew content
Players can now use gestures with the D-pad or keyboard keys 1-2.
SteamBalancing Tweaks Implementedbalance changeSteamVarious bug fixesbug fixSteamVarious Bug Fixesbug fixSteamNew Gestures for Survivorsnew contentSurvivors can now use gestures with the D-pad or 1-2 on the keyboard.
Steam - 68 eventsKillers awarded bonus points if a survivor disconnectsquality of lifeSteamAdjusted various score valuesbalance changeSteamFixed Wraith flickering when dissolvingbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed trapper's addons issuebug fixMilestone
Fixed an issue that could cause the trapper's addons to only affect his starting trap.
SteamVarious audio fixesbug fixMilestoneSteamIncreased penalties for disconnectingbalance changeIncreased penalties for disconnecting or leaving a game.
SteamAdjusted smoke and materialsquality of lifeAdjusted smoke and materials when spawning characters.
SteamFixed issue causing players to get stuck on the hillbug fixMilestoneSteamUI updates to the tally, loadout, and inventory screensui uxSteamAdjusted cooldown of 'Sprint Burst'balance changeSteamAdjusted distortion effectsquality of lifeAdjusted distortion effects during the sacrifice sequence.
SteamVarious balance changes to healing build perksbalance changeChanges made to survivalist build perks and healing items.
SteamWraith adjustmentsbalance changeThe Wraith now has better things to do than cloak and uncloak repeatedly for points.
SteamFixed movement block when Hillbilly destroys obstacle with chainsawbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed trapper's addons affecting only starting trapbug fixMilestoneSteamVarious changes to basement, mine, and blood lodgeworldSteam'We'll Make It' now only affects healing othersbalance changeIts maximum bonus has been reduced.
SteamThe Wraith now has better actions than cloaking repeatedlybalance changeSteamFixed survivor pickup animation issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that could cause the wrong animation to play after picking up a survivor.
SteamFixed loud noise indicators seen in the tally screenbug fixMilestoneSteamAdjusted various score valuesbalance changeSteamDelay before joining a new gamequality of lifeAdded a 5 second delay before joining a new game after leaving lobby.
SteamFixed players not deranking after achieving rank 1bug fixMilestoneSteamFixed issue stopping survivor from running when pressing item use buttonbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed player stuck issue on hillbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue which could cause players to get stuck on the hill.
SteamIncreased penalties for disconnecting or leaving a gamebalance changeSteamVarious audio fixesaudioSteamUnspent blood points are now cappedquality of lifeSteam'We'll Make It' perk adjustmentbalance change'We'll Make It' now only affects healing others, and its maximum bonus has been reduced.
Steam'Spies from the Shadows' no longer triggers when killer disturbs crowsquality of lifeSteamTally screen status updateui uxThe tally screen should now display the proper status for players that left or disconnected.
SteamFixed survivor's HP bar not updating properlybug fixMilestoneSteamFixed survivor HP bar update issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that could cause the survivor's HP (bleed out) bar to not update properly on the survivor's screen.
SteamFixed matchmaking issue for killerbug fixMilestoneFixed a matchmaking issue that could cause some players to be unable to play as the killer.
SteamVarious balance changes to healing build perksbalance changeSteamFixed 'No One Escapes Death' cooldown issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue which could cause 'No One Escapes Death' to grant an incorrect attack cooldown reduction.
SteamCrows notify killers of survivorsbalance changeCrows will now notify killers of survivors who bore the Entity by being too still for too long.
SteamFixed loud noise indicators issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that could cause loud noise indicators to be seen in the tally screen.
SteamFixed Wraith flickering issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that could cause The Wraith to flicker when dissolving.
SteamAdjusted matchmaking valuesquality of lifeSteamEntity manifestation at sacrificial hookvisualsThe Entity now manifests at the sacrificial hook in its proper glory.
SteamFixed matchmaking issue preventing some players from playing as killerbug fixMilestoneSteamThe Entity now manifests at the sacrificial hook properlyvisualsSteamFixed killer camera clipping issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that could cause the killer's camera to clip when picking up a survivor.
SteamAdded a 5 second delay before joining a new game after leaving lobbyquality of lifeSteamFixed Hillbilly movement issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue which could block movement when The Hillbilly destroys an obstacle with the chainsaw.
SteamAdjusted cooldown of 'Sprint Burst'balance changeSteamFixed issue with 'No One Escapes Death' granting incorrect cooldown reductionbug fixMilestoneSteamKillers awarded sacrifice points if a survivor leaves the gamequality of lifeSteamKillers awarded points for survivor disconnectsquality of lifeKillers are now awarded sacrifice points if a survivor leaves the game and bonus points if a survivor disconnects.
SteamAdjusted spawn location weights for chests and generatorsbalance changeSteamCrows now notify killers of survivors who are too stillbalance changeSteamUI updates to tally, loadout, and inventory screensui uxSteamAdjusted certain matchmaking valuesquality of lifeSteamAdjusted distortion effects during the sacrifice sequencevisualsSteamFixed killer's camera clipping when picking up a survivorbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed issue where survivors couldn’t run away while getting healedbug fixMilestoneSteamTally screen now displays proper status for players that left or disconnectedui uxSteamFixed player deranking issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue which could cause players not to derank after achieving rank 1.
SteamAdjusted smoke and materials when spawning charactersvisualsSteamFixed wrong animation playing after picking up a survivorbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed survivor running issuebug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that could stop a survivor from running when pressing the item use button when no interactions are available.
SteamAdjusted window vaulting mechanics for killers and survivorsbalance changeSteamFixed survivor running away while healedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where survivors couldn’t run away while getting healed.
Steam - 8 eventsGame Balance Tweaksbalance change
Tweaking values to improve game balance, matchmaking, and ranking system fairness.
SteamSurvive with Friends ModegameplayMilestoneDeveloping a mode that allows players to group as survivors in ranked matches.
SteamCritical Bug Fixes in Progressbug fixMilestoneThe team is prioritizing the fixing of critical bugs that break the game or prevent players from playing.
SteamFixing Critical Bugsbug fixMilestonePrioritizing fixes for critical bugs that break the game or prevent players from playing.
SteamSurvive with Friends ModegameplayMilestoneDeveloping a 'survive with friends' mode for grouped play in ranked matches.
SteamGame Balance Adjustmentsbalance changeTweaking values to improve game balance, matchmaking, and ranking system fairness.
SteamNew Content Developmentnew contentMilestoneWorking on new killers, survivors, and maps to keep the game exciting and engaging.
SteamNew Content Developmentnew contentMilestoneWorking on new killers, survivors, and maps to keep the game exciting and engaging.
Steam - 4 eventsFix for Deluxe Edition DLC Availabilitybug fix
Resolved issues preventing Deluxe edition DLCs from being accessible.
SteamDeluxe Edition DLCs Now Availabledlc releaseArt book and soundtrack DLCs are now attached to the game for Deluxe edition owners.
SteamDeluxe Edition DLCs Releaseddlc releaseArt book and soundtrack DLCs are now available for owners of the Deluxe edition.
SteamFix for Deluxe Edition DLC Availabilitybug fixResolved issues preventing the art book and soundtrack from being accessible to Deluxe edition owners.
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