What changed in Dead by Daylight in 2020

An exclusive item is available for the new Survivor, Élodie Rakoto.

A new Survivor, Élodie Rakoto, who seeks to uncover the mystery of her parents’ disappearance.

A new Killer, The Twins, consisting of conjoined twins Charlotte and Victor Deshayes from 17th century France.

Fixed an issue that caused the Demogorgon not to have an animation when using the Shred ability.

Fixed an issue that caused a survivor's model to remain in a Cage of Atonement when disconnecting.

Fixed an issue that might prevent medkits with 32 charges to completely heal the second health state.

Fixed an issue that cause the Nightmare not to dissolve at the end of his mori animation.

Fixed an issue that caused survivors' auras not to be shown if a killer equipped with the Discordance perk enters the activation range after the survivors have started repairing a generator.

Fixed an issue that caused a Visceral Canker to appear if a killer is the only user equipped with a quest that would cause a canker to spawn.

Fixed an issue that caused Madness audio levels to be incorrect when switching spectated survivors.

Fixed an issue that caused killers to have their first person view posture during the intro.

Fixed an issue that caused the killer's music theme to be heard as a spectator in a custom game lobby.

Fixed an issue that caused Halloween event hook auras to display a base.

Fixed an issue that may allow the killer to use its power before Blighted Rush after they hook a survivor while equipped with the Blighted Serum.

Hallowed Curse outfits are temporarily discounted to 9,000 Iridescent Shards during the Halloween event.

2x Bloodpoints during the Halloween weekend Bloodhunt event.

Receive free daily login gifts including Iridescent Shards and Bloodpoints during the Halloween event.

Tome V features new challenges for Survivors and exclusive Killer Challenges for The Blight.

Unlock the Rift Pass in-game for instant access to 3 exclusive items for 1,000 Auric Cells.

New memories for Talbot Grimes, Nea Karlsson, and Max Thompson Jr. are now available.

Earn over 60 cosmetic items through Free and Premium tracks, including 10 new outfits.

60% off base game and 40% off all DLCs from September 8th to 14th.

Free weekend from September 8th to 13th.

The Descend Beyond Chapter introduces a new Killer, The Blight, and a new Survivor, Felix Richter.

The Blight is a new Killer who was once a chemist seeking to enhance humanity.

An exclusive item for the new Survivor, Felix Richter, is included in the chapter.

Felix Richter is a new Survivor and an eccentric architect with a unique vision.

Resolved issues related to sync errors that were causing disruptions in gameplay.

Felix Richter, a resourceful architect, joins the fight against evil.

These realms received visual updates with more planned for future patches.

Many in-game objects received visual updates to enhance appearance.

Introducing The Blight, an alchemist with new powers and abilities.

Earn over 60 cosmetic items through Free and Premium tracks, including 10 new outfits.

New challenges and memories of characters Meg Thomas, Philip Ojomo, Lisa Sherwood, and Ace Visconti introduced.

Unlock the Rift Pass for 1,000 Auric Cells to gain instant access to 3 exclusive items.

New memories available: Meg Thomas - EAT DUST, Philip Ojomo - THE ALGEBRA OF INFINITE NIGHT, Lisa Sherwood - STROKE OF LUCK, Ace Visconti - GO FOR BROKE.

Anniversary event from June 23rd, 2020 to July 7th, 2020.

Raffles for game and DLC codes from June 18th to June 21st.

Cheryl Mason, a new survivor with a backstory from Silent Hill, is now available.

The chance of being sent to the Midwich Elementary School map will be increased for the first week of its release.

Players can now control Pyramid Head, the Executioner, who wields a great knife.

The Silent Hill chapter is now available on Steam, introducing new content from the Silent Hill series.

An exclusive item, The Seal of Metatron (Universal Charm), is included in the Silent Hill Chapter.

A new map based on Midwich Elementary School has been added, featuring a twisted, nightmarish design.

Knowledge exam on June 10th with prizes for top scores.

Weekly Twitch streams starting June 5th.

Wraith and Spirit Cosplay guides to be released in June.

Emotes will release on June 1st on BTTV & Discord.

New foldable characters including Claudette Morel and others to be released in June.

Various contests including artwork, cosplay, game guide, and crafting contests with prizes.

Includes outfits for the Tome III focus characters.

Unlock the Rift Pass for 1,000 Auric Cells to gain instant access to 3 exclusive items.

New memories for Kate Denson, The Huntress, Dwight Fairfield, and The Legion (Julie).

The newest entry into the Archives, featuring new challenges and character memories.

Earn cosmetic items through Free and Premium tracks in the ESCALATION Rift.

When all remaining Survivors in a trial hit the Struggle phase on the hook, the Entity will instantly drain their remaining life bar.

Removed and reduced window safety in MacMillan Estate maps.

Removed certain vaults and reduced window safety in various maps.

Great Skill Checks while repairing now give 1% bonus progression (down from 2%).

Reduced the safety of various windows in Coldwind Farm maps.

Adjusted the Benevolent Emblem progression thresholds.

Polished the prestige weapon skin for The Cannibal and fixed various clipping issues.

Various adjustments made to perks including Head-On, Prove Thyself, Stake Out, Play with your food, and Sole Survivor.

Added a Details Screen to provide a full list of content available in the current Rift (Free + Premium tracks).

Fixed multiple audio issues for characters including The Hillbilly, The Huntress, and others.

The Archives New Content: Tome 03 has been added.

Added additional player feedback when Survivors attempt to escape a hook by themselves.

The repair speed Efficiency Debuff for each Survivor working on a generator has been increased to 15% (up from 10%).

Reduced the safety of the window under the shack in Backwater Swamp.

Updated the Party Management visuals - silhouette.

Updated tile-type spacing and reduced map sizes in various maps.

On the offering screen, the description of the offerings now appear at the same time as the offering is revealed.

Removed RNG window spawn logic and reduced window safety in Autohaven Wreckers maps.

Improved the Controller sensitivity range in Options.

Mori animations only begin playing at the end of the interaction charge.

Added score events for interrupting Survivors that are sabotaging a hook, cleansing a totem or digging around in a Jigsaw box for a key.

Fixed multiple issues affecting gameplay, including invite notifications and score events.

Restored The Legion's ability to see scratch marks and pools of blood at the beginning of the fatigue.

Great skill Checks while repairing now give 300 Bloodpoints (up from 150).

Fixed an issue that caused the Snares to appear black to a survivor if the snare was placed while the survivor was awake.

Fixed an issue that caused Survivors with Kindred to briefly see The Nightmare when he teleports to a generator while Kindred is active.

Fixed missing collision on the second floor of the building.

Mori animations only begin playing at the end of the interaction charge.

Fixed an issue that caused most male Survivors have wide open eyes when using a flashlight.

Fixed an issue that caused Survivors with the Red Herring perk to still see the aura of the last repaired generator while being affected by the Blindness status effect.

Now adds 15% repair speed for each Survivor working on the same generator (up from 10%).

Fixed an issue that caused most of the shadows generated in the Dream State to be misplaced and stretched.

Fixed an issue that triggered the basic attack sound after revving the chainsaw and after attacking with the chainsaw.

Fixed an issue that caused the perk Technician to nullify the effect of the noise-reduction from the Spring Clamp add-on.

Fixed an issue that could cause the Killer and the Survivor to be unable to vault through a specific window.

Fixed a missing SFX when a Survivor wiggles out of the Killer's grasp.

Fixed various flickering snow textures.

Fixed an issue that caused a particle emitter to remain present when a Survivor destroys a portal.

Fixed an issue that prevented Survivors from cleansing a specific totem from certain angles.

Restored The Legion's ability to see scratch marks and pools of blood at the beginning of the fatigue.

Fixed the blood VFX when performing a Mori.

Fixed an issue that allowed the Oni to turn faster when using a controller.

Added additional player feedback when Survivors attempt to escape a hook by themselves.

Fixed an issue that caused Survivors who are infected by the Plague have no falling animation.

Rewrote the description of the Perk. The effect remains unchanged.

Now adds an additional 1% bonus progression for Great skill checks.

Removed corner fence vaults in Haddonfield, adjusted RNG window logic in Suffocation Pit, and reduced pallet logic in Disturbed Ward.

When all remaining Survivors hit the Struggle phase on the hook, the Entity will instantly drain their remaining life bar.

The Archives New Content: Tome 03.

Removed RNG window spawn logic and reduced window safety in Wretched Shop.

Added a Details Screen to provide a full list of content available in the current Rift (Free + Premium tracks).

The Killer's SFX when a Survivor wiggles out is missing for certain Killers.

The repair speed Efficiency Debuff for each Survivor working on a generator has been increased to 15% (up from 10%).

Fixed a clipping issue when aiming down sights with the default head customization.

Fixed an issue that allowed a hill to be climbed on from its side.

Fixed a ground collision issue that caused players to fall out of world.

Fixed an issue that caused the perk Pop Goes the Weasel to go on cooldown if a generator regresses due to the perk Surge activating.

Great Skill Checks while repairing now give 1% bonus progression (down from 2%).

Removed exploit windows and tweaked tiles in Torment Creek, Rancid Abattoir, and Fractured Cowshed.

Great skill Checks while repairing now give 300 Bloodpoints (up from 150).

Fixed a Texture seam on the ground tile of the main building.

Fixed an issue that caused the Flashlight's beam to pass through assets and walls.

Removed exploit windows and tweaked tiles in Grim Pantry.

Adjusted the Benevolent Emblem progression thresholds.

Fixed an issue that caused the arms to stretch when performing a Mori.

Fixed an invisible collision near a door frame on the second floor of the building.

Fixed an issue that caused female Survivors to appear offset when being grabbed while vaulting away from the Spirit.

Fixed the audio on some plastic boxes when striking them with a basic attack.

Removed exploit windows and tweaked tiles in Coal Tower, Groaning Storehouse, and Ironworks of Misery.

Fixed an issue that caused the Hillbilly to be stuck in an animation when being stunned by a pallet while charging forward with the chainsaw.

Updated tile-type spacing and/or map size in various maps including Rotten Fields, Wretched Shop, and others.

Added visual feedback to clearly indicate how soon the perk will be ready for use.

Fixed an issue that caused the perk Kindred reveals a killer using the perk Insidious.

Added score events for interrupting Survivors that are sabotaging a hook, cleansing a totem or digging around in a Jigsaw box for a key.

Improved the Controller sensitivity range in Options.

Fixed an issue that caused the heads of the Legion and the Gunslinger to snap back when finding a survivor in a locker.

Fixed an issue that caused Survivors to be stuck in the environment when sabotaging a hook from a certain angle on hill tiles in multiple maps.

Fixed an issue that caused the Survivor to be misplaced when entering and exiting a specific locker.

Fixed the interrupt animation from the Survivor's point of view.

1.5x Bloodpoints during the event.

The Chains of Hate chapter is now available on PC and consoles.

The Dead Dawg Saloon map is introduced as part of the Graves of Glenvale realm.

The chance of being sent to the Dead Dawg Saloon will be increased for the first week of its release.

Zarina Kassir, a new survivor with filmmaking skills, joins the game.

Caleb Quinn, known as The Deathslinger, is introduced as a new killer with a unique weapon.

Introduced a new bonus for the Gatekeeper Emblem when ending the trial with the gates closed.

Addressed an issue causing an influx of Player Level update errors.

Resolved an issue where the user's screen would go dark when the camera is positioned in a certain way.

Fixed the erroneous display of the challenge which read 'Survivor Master Challenge'.

Resolved an issue preventing Survivors from unhooking teammates when the Killer is facecamping on a specific hook.

Resolved an issue that could push Survivors out of the world after destroying a specific totem.

Addressed an issue causing infinite loading when opening various Overlay menus as the Lobby timer ends.

Adjusted totem spawn locations to hide them better.

Resolved an issue causing Archives level 4 to open when fully completing level 1 of Tome 2.

Resolved an issue causing the Rift progress bar to disappear when no challenges are available.

Resolved an issue causing The Hag's Red Stain to change when teleporting to a triggered trap.

Addressed an issue causing Survivors to avoid getting trapped by a Bear Trap while performing an interaction.

Invert camera option removed from in-game keybinding but remains in Settings menu.

Multiple fixes related to bear traps not triggering or causing infinite loops.

All generators now worth the same score value.

Resolved various camera clipping issues in multiple maps.

Resolved multiple issues with perks like Kindred and Sprint Burst.

Added support for cross compatibility of party, lobby, and tally chat between Steam and GRDK users.

All Survivors can now see blood orbs when The Oni has the Renjiro's Bloody Glove add-on.

Turn speed limitation on Demon Strike has been removed.

Cooldown for Shock Therapy set to 1.5 seconds.

Map has been visually reworked and layout changed.

Allows users to revisit previous Tomes and complete challenges.

Chat visibility settings persist after every match for party, online, and tally chats.

Static Blast causes Survivors within terror radius to gain Madness points.

Addressed texture issues in several maps including Backwater Swamp and Lampkin Lane.

All generators regress at increased rates if not being worked on.

3 second cooldown introduced for Shock Therapy.

Now applies afflictions correctly.

Allows users to revisit previous Tomes and complete challenges.

Rainbow maps will now track chests revealed by certain perks.

Miscellaneous fixes for audio and localization.

Multiple fixes for HUD display inconsistencies.

Skill check mechanics and progression bar changes.

Turn speed limitation on Demon Strike has been removed.

Showing/Hiding the tally screen chat is now persistent after every match.

Base range increased by 10%.

The Doctor no longer switches stances for Shock Therapy.

Madness regresses outside Terror Radius, does not regress inside.

Invert camera keybinding removed from Controls menu, still available in Settings.

Multiple fixes across different maps for interaction problems.

Testing system to make player positions more consistent between clients.

All generators now worth the same score value.

New special ability with effects on Survivors within terror radius.

Visual and layout changes made to the Treatment Theatre map.

All generators affected by Hex: Ruin with increased regression rates.

New popup will display once a new Tome & Rift are active.