Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

Released Jun 2016

10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits.

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Released, ongoing live service game
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Evaluation

Dead by Daylight is a fully operational live service horror game that has been delivering paid content without interruption since its June 14, 2016 launch. The evidence as of today, October 6, 2026, confirms the game is actively mid-cycle. The most recent major content release was the Chorus of Sin Chapter (version 10.1.0) on August 25, 2026, introducing The Judgment killer and Aurora survivor — developed collaboratively with the community through an in-game feature called the Grimoire, as detailed in a May 4, 2026 development update. The corresponding DLC listing [DLC-37] confirms this shipped on August 25, 2026. Development has continued immediately after that release: on September 14, 2026, Behaviour published a full developer update previewing 58 perk changes for version 10.2.0. The Public Test Build for 10.2.0 went live on September 15, 2026, and on October 5, 2026 — just one day before today — Behaviour published a PTB-to-Live changes post for 10.2.0, indicating the update is imminent. The paid DLC cadence across the full history of the game is relentless: chapters shipped throughout 2024, 2025, and 2026 — including Tokyo Ghoul (April 2025), Five Nights at Freddy's (June 2025), The Walking Dead (July 2025), Sinister Grace (September 2025), Stranger Things Chapter 2 (January 2026), Jason (June 2026), and Chorus of Sin (August 2026). This is a live service game by design, with no planned end to its content cycle communicated by the developer.
Evidence
PTB-to-Live changes post for version 10.2.0 published the day before today's assessment date, indicating an imminent live release
news post · Oct 5, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Version 10.2.0 PTB patch notes published, introducing the Survivor Intent System and extensive perk reworks — active development continues after Chorus of Sin
news post · Sep 15, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

40 of 40 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Achievements
311
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Death Is Not an Escape.

10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes.

Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer.

Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.

The Survivors' goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer - something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.

Key Features

• Survive Together… Or Not - Survivors can either cooperate with the others or be selfish. Your chance of survival will vary depending on whether you work together as a team or if you go at it alone. Will you be able to outwit the Killer and escape their Killing Ground?

• Where Am I? - Each level is procedurally generated, so you’ll never know what to expect. Random spawn points mean you will never feel safe as the world and its danger change every time you play.

• A Feast for Killers - Dead by Daylight draws from all corners of the horror world. As a Killer you can play as anything from a powerful Slasher to terrifying paranormal entities. Familiarize yourself with your Killing Grounds and master each Killer’s unique power to be able to hunt, catch and sacrifice your victims.

• Deeper and Deeper - Each Killer and Survivor has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your own personal strategy. Experience, skills and understanding of the environment are key to being able to hunt or outwit the Killer.

• Real People, Real Fear - The procedural levels and real human reactions to pure horror makes each game session an unexpected scenario. You will never be able to tell how it’s going to turn out. Ambience, music, and chilling environments combine into a terrifying experience. With enough time, you might even discover what’s hiding in the fog.

WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY SEIZURES - READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE PLAYING

A very small percentage of people may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain kinds of flashing lights or light patterns. These persons, or even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy, may experience epileptic symptoms or seizures while playing video games. If you or any of your relatives has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing any video game.


IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult a physician if you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms.


You may reduce risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures by taking the following precautions: sit farther from the screen, use a smaller screen, play in a well-lit room, do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

Last evaluated Oct 6, 2026
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