Taurie Cain is a new survivor who is being introduced in Chapter 34: Doomed Course of Dead by Daylight. She was raised as a Disciple of the Black Talon and boasts three perks—Invocation: Treacherous Crows, Clean Bre??ak, and Shoulder the Burden in DbD. 

This article will provide everything you need to know about the perks of Taurie Cain and the release of Chapter 34: Doomed Course in Dead by Daylight.

All Taurie Cain perks in Dead by Daylight

As mentioned before, she ??possesses three ??different kinds of perks. Here are they:

Invocation: Treacherous Crows

In this perk, your aura will be revealed to the other survivors. Once you are in the basement near the circle, activate the perk. It takes 60 seconds to activate and gets accelerated by 100% if your teammate joins you and has equipped the ?Invocation perk. 

If your teammate doesn’t have the Invocation perk, the process will be accelerated by only 50%. Once the perk is act?ivated, you can see the aura of the Killer after they scare the crow for 1/1.5/2 seconds.

Clean Break

You can activate this perk while you are being healed by another survivor. Once you have healed, the Clean Break ability will activate, and you will momentarily enter the Broken state for 60/70/80 seconds. The only catch is that you can’t u??se this ability if you are already in the Broken state. 

Shoulder the Burden

In t?his perk, you can unhook the hooked survivor and trade one health bar from that survivor. During this period, you also scream and are exposed for 20/25/30 seconds. The only catch is that you can’t activate this ability if you are on Death Hook and can use it once per trial. 

What does Dead by Daylight Chapter 34: Doomed Course release?

Chapter 34: Doomed Course is a Chapter DLC in DbD that will debut on November 28, 2024.

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The beloved Dead by Daylight 2??v8 mode is returning once again from November 12 to November 26. It will be limited time once again, but there will be some big changes from its original incarnation established by the development team.

The Dead by Daylight 2v8 chaos returns

All survivors will be playable, and more killers will be added to the roster of this engaging mode. It has b??een confirmed that The B?light, The Spirit, and The Deathslinger will join the chaos starting November 12. Realms of Yamaoka Estate and Grave of Glendale have also been adapted to the 2v8 format, in addition to "several other new maps for the mode's existing realms," according to the press release.

To help the balancing of the mode and give survivors more of a chance, they'll gain Active Abilities, in ?addition to Unlock Abilities. These can help you raise broken pallets, boost the speed of repairing to teammates, and even recover someone from the Dying State and let someone "pick themselves up off the ground as many times as needed." Unlock Abilities gives perks to your characters, dependent on the classes they choose.

Killers can also choose their favorite class as well in this returning Dead by Daylight 2v8 mod?e. The Shadow blocks escapes and helps you sneak up on Survivors. Brutes plow through their environment and become an "unstoppable force during chases," according to the press release. Enforcers are specifically great at taking out injured Survivors. Lastly, Fearmongers are focused on movement and stay unseen on the map.

Behaviour Interactive doesn't want to wait

"Part of the reason we’re putting out this second iteration on this timeline is that we just really want to get this back in players�hands," said Dead by Daylight product director Justin Brown. "We don’t want people to have to wait 6 months to play again, and on our end, we don’t want to wait another 6 months for more feedback." Brown also says that the team is "hoping to keep this same approach moving forward.�/p>

Dead by Daylight publisher and developer Behaviour Interactive seems to be on a roll lately. It has recently purchased the Darkest Dungeon developer Red Hook Studios and touts that Dead by Daylight has up to two million players logging in any giv??en day with a player base o?f around 60 million people.

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Project T, a PvE co-op shooter set in the Dead by Daylight universe, has been canceled. Developer Midwinter Games cites "unsatisfactory overall results" following a deep analysis from internal ris??k assessment and commercial teams.

Midwinter Games initially sought feedback for Project T from players who signed up for its ear??ly Insider Program to ensure the game was on track to deliver. While many players provided positive responses in feedback surveys following the few playtests Project T had, it wasn't ??enough to counteract the negative feedback or make the game a? viable commercial product.

Lost in The Backwaters

The above statement was sent to everyone in the Project T Insider Program. It explains how the team was able to get valuable insight into the game much earlier than normal de?velopmen?t cycles allow. As such, this enabled the company to see something was seriously lacking when it came to making Project T ?a viable product it could sell, leading to it?s cancelation.

I think it's important to note that the first parag??raph of the statement concerns the business side of things. At this point in development, the company doesn't see whatever signifiers are required to know that the game is worth investing money and time in. It's brutal and cold, but is hopefully a reflection of authentic player feedback taken into consideration. At the end of the day, the balance is off, and the company can't take?? that kind of risk.

However, the second paragraph is much more heartfelt. It thanks players for their support after explaining how canceling Project T wasn't an easy decision to make. I'm sorry to see the game go because I thought it offered a brilliant new way to explore the Dead by Daylight universe for those who don't gel with tha??t ti?tle's gameplay.

Publisher Behaviour Interactive had this to add on Project T's official Discord server:

"While it’s a sad day for Project T, this early access approach has proven its value for us here at BHVR in how we can get valuable, early insight on our emerging projects. We have other exciting projects on the hor?izon, and we intend to rely once again on this Insider community to continue giving us valuable feedback and support. The server will be locked down at 5pm EST, but we invite you to stay around and be the first to know when new projects kick off."

It's a bittersweet time for all those involved, but I think if anyone knows when a game's early development needs to be shut down because it's just not going to be a viable end product, it's game developers and publishers. I'm keen to see what else Behaviour Interactive has in the works that will benefit from this early access process Project T had.

Project T was initially revealed during Behaviour Interactive's Dead by Daylight Year 8 anniversary livestream. Midwinter Games was clearly very passionate about the game and wanted to try something different with its Insider Program. It offered members access to playtests so that it co?uld continuously assess what direction development should ??move in.

Unfortunately, those playtests and this innovative style of development led to Project T getting lost in The Backwaters realm of The Entity that it brought to life. The only way to see the Trespasser characters and monsters that hunted them now is through videos on YouTube. That is unless Behaviour Interactive brings the ideas seen in Project T to live in a future Dead by Daylight Chapter.

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In Dead by Daylight, you’ve got two main roles: you’re eit??her one of the five survivors or the killer. If you’re the killer, your job is straightforward: capture and sacrifice all four survivors before they manage to repair the five generators and make their escape through the exit gate.

With 37 Killers in Dead by Daylight, each with their own unique abilities and add-ons, choosing the right one is a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a tier list of all Killers in Dead by Daylight.

Dead By Daylight killer tier list

S-Tier

• The Blight
• The Nurse
• The Executioner
• The Lich

S-Tier Killers are your b??est bet if you want to make a ??lot of sacrifices. They’re really powerful, but their abilities can be a bit challenging to master. If you’re after something simpler, A-Tier Killers are a solid choice.

A-Tier

• The Mastermind
• The Wraith
• The Dark Lord
• The Spirit
• The Xenomorph
• The Huntress

These A-Tier Killers are what you should aim to unlock, as they can help you excel in the game without breaking much s??weat. It's not so much different in terms of strength with the S-Tier Killers, but with time, you might have to switch to S-Tier Killers if you are getting matched with the veteran players.

B-Tier

• The Good Guy
• The Doctor
• The Nemesis
• The Knight
• The Singularity
• The Trickster
• The Artist
• The Unknown

Honestly, these B-tier killers are good to use, but only to a ce?rtain extent; therefore, if you are p??lanning to grind, you should look for high-tier Killers.

C-Tier

• The Legion
• The Dredge
• The Plague
• The Oni
• The Deathslinger
• The Pig
• The Hag
• The Twins

These C-Tier Killers are good for beginners who want to grasp the game dynamics of Dead by Daylight. However, ?it doesn’t change away the fact that th??ese Killers are utterly useless at some point.

D-Tier

• The Shape
• The Cannibal
• The Ghost Face
• The Onryo
• The Nightmare
• The Clown
• The Trapper
• The Skull Merchant
• The Demogorgon
• The Cenobite

D-tier killers are best avoided because they don’t offer much of an advantage against survivors. If yo??u’re just starting out, it’s a good idea to aim for higher-tier Killers instead. They’ll give you a better shot at success in th?e game.

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Dead by Daylight's equivalent of seasons is Tomes. These usually last for a couple of m?onths and feature challenges for players to complete. However, events, such as the Lights Out - Castlevania time-limited mode, also have their own Tomes comp??lete with challenges.

Lights Out - Castlevania is a time-limited event in Dead by Daylight that sees you play with loadouts disabled. This means no Perks, items, or Add-Ons. The Fog is thicker, but Survivor and Killer sounds are harder to hear, and scratch marks and the Terror Radius are suppressed. It's a much more claustrophobic experience, but the community loves it because it mixes up the rules. This time around, the event Tome ??has challenges that can earn you some incredibly nostalgic rewards, and chief among them is the Pixel Dark Lord Badge.

All Dead by Daylight Lights Out - Castlevania Tome challenges and how to complete them

Below, I've listed every challenge in the Dead by Daylight Lights Out - Castlevania ev??ent Tome and how to complete them. I've also included the reward you get because this Tome can give you a serious boost toward completing the current Rift and getting every last cosmetic. All of these challenges must be tackled in the event's game mode. Otherwise, you won't co??mplete any of them.

• Unobstructed: Break 4 pallets or breakable walls while in a chase as a Killer.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Escape Route: Escape 3 chases as a Survivor.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Vampiric Pursuit: Chase Survivors for a total of 60 seconds as The Dark Lord Killer in a single Trial.

  • Reward: 25,000 Bloodpoints.

• Knockout: Knock down 4 Survivors as a Killer. This means putting them into the Dying State.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Smart as a Whip: Be chased by the Killer for a total of 60 seconds as the Trevor Belmont Survivor.

  • Reward: 25,000 Bloodpoints.

    • Reward: Gothic Lantern (Very Rare Charm)

• Job Well Done: Finish repairing 2 generators as a Survivor.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Lost in the Dark: Complete a total of 3 of the following as a Survivor or Killer. (Survivor) Place a Candelabra on a generator. (Killer) Hit a Survivor carrying a Candelabra. All Survivors begin the Trial with a Candelabra and can use it to dispel The Fog or highlight a generator to other Survivors. They can also be found in chests during Trials.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Reverent: Sacrifice 4 Survivors to the Entity as the Killer.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Escape Artist: Escape 1 Trial as a Survivor.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Belmont's Escape: Escape 1 Trial as the Trevor Belmont Survivor.

  • Reward: 25,000 Bloodpoints.

• Dracula's Curse: Sacrifice 2 Survivors as The Dark Lord Killer in a single Trial.

  • Reward: 25,000 Bloodpoints.

• Bloody Rewards: Earn 100,000 Bloodpoints across Trials as a Survivor and Killer.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.
  • Reward: Pixel Dark Lord (Very Rare Badge)

• Iridescent Age: Earn 2 Emblems of Iridescent quality.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Salvation or Sacrifice: Complete a total of 3 of the following as a Survivor or Killer. (Survivor) Safely unhook Survivors. (Killer) Hook Survivors.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.

• Illuminate or Enshroud: Complete a total of 2 of the following as a Survivor or Killer. (Survivor) Finish repairing generators adorned by a Candelabra. You can place a Candelabra on a generator when you approach it with one, or another Survivor does so. (Killer) Destroy Candelabras adorning generators. You can interact with the Candelabra on a generator to do this.

  • Reward: 15,000 Bloodpoints.
  • Reward: Dracula's Castle (Very Rare Banner)

Note that the Dead by Daylight Lights Out - Castlevania event is only live until September ?19, 2024. You must complete every challenge before then if you want to claim every prize.

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While it of course feels great to be the hero and save the da??y, there are many tabletop games that can be just as fun when you’re embracing a more villainous or morally grey role instead. Tired of thwart??ing evil plans and feel like hatching a few of your own? With the ten board games on this list, you can scheme, sabotage, and backstab your way to victory. 

1. Letters from Whitechapel

Jack the Ripper takes center stage in Letters from Whitechapel, a hidden movement game that centers around the police’s efforts to catch the infamous villain before he can claim his next victim. One of the players is Jack, and has a concealed map and notepad on which they’ll be writing down their movements across London. The other players will investigate sinister crime scenes and try to arrest Jack. If they prevent him from reaching his hideout before he gets to all his victims, they als??o win. The dark and gritty Victorian theme makes this board game a gripping experience.

2. Betrayal at the House on the Hill (3rd Edition)

In Betrayal at the House on the Hill, you and yo??ur fellow investigators and ghost hunters will explore the dark hallways, creaky attics, and spooky basements of a haunted house. At the start of the game, it would appear that you’re all on the same team. But as you continue to open new rooms and discover the terrifyi??ng secrets within, one of your number will turn against the others. If you’re selected as the betrayer, you’ll need to stop the others from leaving the house alive. 

3. Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side

In Star Wars Villainous, players take on the role of one of the most evil characters in the entire galaxy, such as Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, or Asajj Ventress. Each villain has its own secret missions and objectives that match the movies and keep the gameplay fresh. There’s still plenty of interaction with heroes like Luke and Obi-Wan, but this time they’ll aid in reducing the strength of your opponent's board. Star Wars Villainous is also one of our overall favorite Star Wars board games.

4. The Others

The city of Haven and its inhabitants stands as the last safeguard against the forces of Hell in The Others board game. It’s a one-against-many setup in which someone at your table will be playing as one of the seven Deadly Sins, in physical manifest. Everyone else works for an organization known as FAITH, and must team up against the evil player to save the world from apocalyptic annihilation.&n?bsp;

5. The Resistance: Avalon

Avalon is a game of secret roles and social deduction in which a few of the players at the table will attempt to sabotage the heroes�quests. Classic villains like Mordred and Morgana will be known to each other, while the others aiding evil, s??uch as Oberon, act as wild cards. The players collectively vote on who will go on the quest each round. If just one evil is amongst the voted-in party, the villain can fail the quest. This can simultaneously make the other players that went on the quest appear suspicious.

6. Dead by Daylight: The Board Game

The tabletop adaption of Dead by Daylight is a surprisingly successful rendition of the original game. The person playing as the killer will need to sneak up on the survivors and eliminate them one by one.? Everyone else at the table will need to stick together if they hope to survive. Repairing the generators spread across the board will open an escape route, and if any of the survivors make it out, they win. Each killer has its own set of unique skills that can make t??he game unpredictable for the survivors.

7. Not Alone

In the distant future, a space exploration team is shipwrecked on the mysterious planet Artemia and hunted by a dangerous apex predator. In Not Alone, one person will play as the creature, while everyone else will be a survivor whose goal is of course to live long enough to leave the planet. The survivors can attempt to confuse the Creature in its hunting process by putting down place cards. The art here is particularly noteworthy, and the strange, colorful landscapes do a great job of distinguishing the game from the likes of Alien.

8. Disney Villainous: The Worst Takes Them All

Disney has no shortage of iconic baddies, and Disney Villainous brings them all together to create a fun competition in which you’ll find out who’s the most wicked of them all. The thematic ally cards, items, and character boards ensure that playing as each villain is a unique experience. You’ll also have different objectives that match your character and their evil goals from their respective Disney movie. There are plenty of alternate versions of the game that work exactly the same, so you can easily pick the one that lets you play as your favorite ??characters. 

9. Beast

Beast takes players to a mysterious fantasy world known as the Northern Expanse. It’s a land in which wicked, monstrous beasts roam around forests and mountains, attempting to snack on humans. The hunters will need to track down the player who takes on the role of the Beast by venturing out into the wilds, following tracks, and deducing where the enemy creatures will turn up next. The world of Beast is great fun to explore, and cont?ains all kinds of strange beings that are brought to life by the game’s gorgeous artwork.

10. Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game

If you’ve always wanted to take control of your very own zombie horde, then Last Night on Earth will be just the ticket??. Some of the players are heroes looking to escape the horde, and will have their own unique methods of survival. There are several scenarios to play through and each game has a randomized board layout that changes where the heroes will start. The classic, campy zombie movie vibes always make for a great time. 

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The Dark Lord from Castlevania is the fog's most diverse killer in Dead by Daylight. Dracula is a killer that can shapeshift into several forms, each tailored to effectively hunt survivors. Here is how to counter Dracula in Dead by Daylight.

Dracula has three forms he can switch between on the fly. Only his Vampire and Wolf form are capable of attacking, while his Bat form is used primarily to quickl??y cover ground. The general strategy for dealing with Dracula is to keep running. Both his Wolf and Vampire form have anti-looping abilities that easily catch survivors who run straight for pallets and windows.

How to counter Vampire form

In Vampire form, Dracula can us?e the Hellfire spell to shoot out seven flame pillars in a straight line. You can dodge this attack by making quick, sharp turns away from Dracula's line of sight. When he's charging or canceling the Hellfire spell, Dracula's speed is decreased drastically, so you can also use this time to run.

How to counter Wolf form

With Wolf form, Dracula can charge two Pounces to quickly leap forward and attack. Similar to the Hellfire spell, Dracula will slow down when charging a pounce, so you know to dodge when he begins t??o slow down. To avoid a Pounce, hug the walls in a loop and continue running. If Dracula Pounces into an object, it'll trigger a lengthy animation, buying you some time.

How to counter Bat form

Bat form gives Dracula the Undetectable status effect, a hefty speed boost, and the ability to teleport to vault points within 32 meters. Dracula can't attack in this form or see survivors so he'll need to rely on scratch marks, pools of blood, and noise to track survivors. You can throw Dracula off your trail by running in one direction, then walking back the way yo??u came. If Dracula is close, you can run straight through him as he has no collision in Bat form.

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The Dark Lord Killer is none other than Dracula himself. This Killer was added to Dead by Daylight with the Castlevania Chapter and is hungry for the blood of innocent Survivors tryin??g to repair generators and escape from the Trials they're trapped in with him.

As Dead by Daylight's first shapeshifting Killer, The Dark Lord has the power to move between three Forms, making him one of the deadliest Killers I've got my hands on yet. Each form has its strengths that gel together well, especially with the rarest Add-Ons and Perks to make for a formidable foe you definitely don't want to face as a Survivor. Howeve??r, so??me builds are better than others and take advantage of his natural abilities.

Best builds for The Dark Lord in Dead by Daylight

Below, I've listed the best builds I felt worked well for The Dark Lord Killer in Dead by Daylight. I've outlined the Perks for each one and explained why I think they work so well. Note that for Add-Ons, it's simply best to go with the rarest ones you can get from the Bloodweb. Alucard's Shield spawns Hellfire at the exit gates once they're opened, and the Ring of Vlad makes Hellfire home in on nearby Survivors. Both of these are perfect for this Killer and will make y??ou way more efficient, but go with what works for you in these slots.

While playing with these builds, it's important to use all of The Dark Lord's Forms. His Vampire Form is the basic one used to attack? Survivors and summon Hellfire in a line in front of him. That ranged attack is very powerful, so don't neglect to use it. Wolf Form is fast and gets faster when chasing running Survivors and pick up up the orbs ??they generate to repeatedly boost your speed. It has a pounce attack that's great if you can land it, but it's safer to build up speed and use basic attacks.

Bat Form is silent, generating no Terror Radius. However, you can't see Survivors while you're using this Form. It's a great one to use to ?move around and listen for? pained grunts or generator repairs before hitting another form and attacking.

The Dark Lord build

• Dominance: The first time each totem and each chest is interacted with by a Survivor, that totem or chest is blocked by The Entity for a short period of time. The auras of blocked totems and chests are revealed to you in white.
• Hex: Wretched Fate: After one generator has been repaired, a random Dull Totem becomes a Hex totem and curses the Obsession. The Obsession suffers from a repair speed penalty. The also see this Hex totem's aura when within a short distance of it.
• Human Greed: You see the auras of unopened chests and Survivors' auras are revealed for a short time when they enter a close range. You also gain the ability to kick chests to close them. This ability has a 30-second cooldown. Survivors unlock the closed chests at an increased speed after this.
• Overwhelming Presence: Just knowing you are near is enough to disturb your victims. Survivors within your Terror Radius suffer from inefficiency. Affected Survivors' item consumption rates are increased.

The Dark Lord's Perks are incredibly powerful and well worth using for a fantastic Killer build. Dominance gives you more information as Survivors try to pick up additional items or clear the map of totems. Hex: Wretched Totem basically forces the Survivors to nerf the Obsession??, meaning you've already cut their repair speed and have more time to hunt them down. Just keep an eye on that Hex totem and ensure it doesn't turn white. If it does, you need to get to it quickly in Wolf Form and cut the Survivor there down.

Human Greed is the final Dark Lord Perk, and it gives you the power to slam any chests you catch being opened shut. This is prett??y big because it lays another trap for Survivors, but it also means they'll probably grab the item the next time they come to it. Wolf Form is good for getting around, but even that might not be enough.

The last Perk in this build, Overwhelm??ing Presence, is just there to help nerf Survivors even more. You can flap around in Bat Form until you find a generator you think is being repaired, transform into Vampire Form, and then automatically slow the Survivors, if they're using an item, as you slice them down.

Counter Belmont build

• Sloppy Butcher: Wounds inflicted by basic attacks cause Survivors to suffer from the Hemorrhage and Mangled status effects for 90 seconds. This increases the rate at which healing progression is lost from Hemorrhage.
• Dissolution: This Perk activates a few seconds after injuring a Survivor by any means and deactivates after around 20 seconds. While Dissolution is active, if a Survivor fast vaults over a pallet inside of your Terror Radius, The Entity will break the pallet at the end of the vault. The Perk deactivates after the pallet break.
• Dominance: The first time each totem and each chest is interacted with by a Survivor, that totem or chest is blocked by The Entity for a short period of time. The auras of blocked totems and chests are revealed to you in white.
• Hex: Wretched Fate: After one generator has been repaired, a random Dull Totem becomes a Hex totem and curses the Obsession. The Obsession suffers from a repair speed penalty. The also see this Hex totem's aura when within a short distance of it.

Trevor Belmont is the Survivor added alongside The Dark Lord. He has a Perk that boosts the rarity of a held item when stunning the Killer with a pallet, so this build counters that. I k?ept Dominance and Hex: Wretched Fate in here because they work well together and provide essential information on where Survivors are on the map while simultaneously hitting their repair efficiency as a team.

Naturally, this will make Belmont??'s Perk even more useful. That is until Dissolution comes into play. This Killer Perk will aid you by destroying the pallets Survivors loop around after stunning you, making for a surprise when they think they've caught you out.

Finally, Sloppy Butcher is just a perfect Perk for The Dark Lord. It puts more stress on Survivors to heal quickly, pausing in their sprint and making more time for you to catch them in. If you're in Wolf Form, this Perk spells game over for any Surviv??or.

All Seeing, All Knowing Build

• I'm All Ears: Unlocks potential in one's aura reading ability. Any Survivor performing a rushed action within 48 meters of your location will have their aura revealed for a few seconds. This can be triggered once every 30 seconds.
• Hex: No One Escapes Death: Once the exit gates are powered, if there is a Dull totem remaining on the map, this Hex is applied to it. While this Hex is active, Survivors Suffer from the Exposed status effect and your movement speed is increased. Once the Hex's effect is revealed to the Survivors, its Hex totem aura is shown to them in a short range. This range will steadily increase over time to 24 meters.
• Thrilling Tremors: After picking up a Survivor, all generators not being repaired by a Survivor are blocked by The entity and cannot be repaired for the next few seconds. Affected generators are highlighted by a white aura. This Perk can be activated once every 60 seconds.
• Undone: When a Survivor misses a healing or repair skill check, gain 3 tokens up to 30. When you perform the break action on a generator, if you have any tokens, consume all of them. For each token consumed, the generator loses 1% total progress and then becomes blocked for 1 second. Then, once the generator is unblocked, it starts regressing. This perk goes on cooldown for 60 seconds.

This last build fits the feel of Dracula, the ultimate horror movie monster, down to the ground. I'm All Ears gives you information and lets you know where any? Survivor is on the map, provided you keep moving. The key here is to avoid Bat Form while exploring and hunting for Survivors because you can't see them in that form. Wolf or Vampire Forms ?are better.

Hex: No One Escapes Death keeps the all-seeing theme going with new information at the point when Survivors are usually pretty confident. It gives you the power to hit Bat Form, fly to the exit gates, and then transform again before scaring the life and ??then draining it out of whoever is nearby.

Thrilling Tremors is a fun Perk that buys you a ??bit more time when you pick up a Survivor. It's always good to have this on hand, but I feel like it adds to the unknowable power of The Dark Lord. Last but not least, we have Undone. This Perk is another good one to showcase that amazing movie monster power to be everywhere and know everything. It pulls back generator progress in a meaningful way and prolongs the dread your prey faces.

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Dead by Daylight has received its first-ever shapeshifting Killer in the form of The Dark Lord himself, Dracula. Alongside this three-in-one Killer, the Castlevania Chapter adds an iconic video game hero as a new Survivor, Trevor Belmont, eac?h packing new Perks and Add-Ons to spice up every Trial.

The Castlevania Chapter's Killer has three forms for players to master. These are the Vampire Form, the Wolf Form, and the Bat Form. This adds a new dynamic to Dead by Daylight because Survivors can't craft a loadout to combat the Killer as efficiently as they can others, such as The Trapper. With three potential forms hunting you down, it??'s time to run and hide or th??row caution to the wind and hope you get to repair a generator before you're hunted down.

Vampire vs. vampire hunter

In the Vampire Form, The Dark Lord Dracula can cast an attack called Hellfire?. This is a line of fire that bursts up from the ground and traverses obstacles. I feel like this attack will be incredibly efficient in hitting Survivo?rs with early injuries as you can with Pyramid Head's Punishment of the Damned attack.

In Wolf Form, the Killer can easily track Survivors by switching to a third-person pe??rspective with an enhanced view of scratch marks and blood pools. Running Survivors generate Scent Orbs that highlight where they've gone and quicken the Killer's pace if you pick them up and pursue Survivors.

Finally, in Bat Form, Killers have a faster base movement and that important third-person perspective. It produces no Terror Radius, allowing players to move about unseen and unheard, teleporting between Vault l??ocations at will. However, Killers can't see Survivors in this form, so they'll need to track scratch marks and transform when they hope they've found their prey.

To combat this new Killer, Survivor Trevor Belmont has joined the roster. His Perks are?? pretty powerful, with Eyes of Belmont revealing the Killer's Aura when a generator is completed and revealing it for longer ??every time it's triggered.

Moment of Glory protects Survivors by switchi?ng one injury they might sustain for the Broken status, provided they've rummaged through the prerequisite number of chests. After a short time, they'll then heal an entire health state instead of needing to self-heal or have another Survivor help them out.

Exultation is a mad Perk becau??se it upgrades the rarity of the held item? when you pallet stun a Killer. This will also restore a portion of the used-up energy, meaning you can gear the way you play towards having more/better Med-Kits, Toolboxes, or Flashlights and aiding the Survivor team with them.

There is, of course, a new premium cosmetic collection you can pick up with the Chapter if you adore Castlevania-theme?d costumes. What I'm most excited about is seeing The Dark Lord drink my blood with his incredible Mori because it's going to take a few Trials before I've found the right strategy to work around all of his forms.

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Back in May we got a look at the Dead by Daylight Year 9 roadmap, which pointed toward Castlevania c?ontent for August 2024. Now that date has been narrowed down, and players can await the formal arrival of Dracula and Trevor Belmont on Au??gust 27. 

The first tease for the Castlevania update came during the game's 8th anniversary livestream. Behaviour Interactive promised more info on August 6, and they delivered with the launch date and trailer below. The Steam public test buil??d is also now live.

The trailer opens with an imposing shot of Dracula's castle, as Trevor Belmont steps into frame and reaches for his whip. Pulling off an iconic Castlevania shot isn't going to be as simple this time around, though. Trevor takes on the role of a new Survivor in Dead by Daylight, which means good ol' Drac i??s the Killer du jour. 

After Trevor's entrance we get a few choice shots of Dracula, but it's all a CG-animated tease of what's in store for us later this month. At the very least we know some of those forms w??e cat?ch a glimpse of will be in play when Dracula stalks the Survivors. 

Hungry like the wolf

Dead by Daylight creative director Dave Richard cited Symphony of the Night as one of his "favorite games of all time" in the press release. He added that the team "wanted to create a fluidity in the way players can have Dracula change between his different forms and have it feel seamless." The forms featured in Dead by Daylight include Bat, Wolf, and, of course, Vampire. When Dracula is the featured Killer, ??his castl?e will loom on the map's horizon. 

As for how Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse star Trevor Belmont will fare as the resident Vampire Killer, that remains to be seen. If his quintessential skillset can't stand up against Dracula, we're pretty much screwed, so hopefully he's up to the task when the crossover hits Dead by Daylight later this month. 

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Behaviour Interactive released Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode as a limited-time?? event to gauge player interest and gather feedback for future iterat??ions. Interestingly, the game mode has managed to achieve something players haven't been able to in the eight years the game has been out: Getting their friends to play.

Players on the Dead by Daylight subreddit have been discussing the two recent in-game events at length, and I was surprised to see so many of them talking about how 2v8 Mode got their close friends and significant others to finally try the game they love so much. User Westagro puts it best. "I finally talked my friend into playing this game again, and we played for about 4 hours (we played 8 games). We both hate playing Survivor, so this is the best game mod that could ever be in this game, and I'm not even mad about that the killers don't have bonus bl??ood points because it's so fun."

Killers together forever

I also love Dstryl's comment because it gives me hope of getting my wife to play Dead by Daylight with me one day: "Same, it's the only way I can convince my gf to play dbd with me in 2v8." When you enjoy something, you want to share it with your close fr??iends and partner, but that's impossible if they can't enjoy it because the game is designed to terrify them.

Dead by Daylight isn't your traditional sort of co-op experience. In fact, if you're playing as the Ki?ller, it's very much a single-player game. However, there are four Survivors and one Killer in every Trial, so friends can play together if they create a lobby of Survivors.

The trouble is, Dead by Daylight is an intense asymmetrical horror game that isn't easy on the nerves. You're constantly hunted, and the in-game music and sou??nds of the Killers are designed to make you panic and scream. T?hat type of gameplay just isn't for everyone.

2v8 mode flips the experience for two players, allowing them to team up as Killers, which isn't scary at al??l. ??When you switch from being the hunter to the hunter, it makes the game a lot more enjoyable for those who hate the fear of something or someone watching and waiting for them in the bushes so they can pounce.

I'm sure Behaviour Interactive anticipated this reaction to some degree, but the game still isn't as geared towards a co-op experience as it could be. I think that's deliberate, though, because in-game voice chat and other co-op quality-of-life improvements would dampen the horror, which is what Dead by Daylight has been and should always be about.

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Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode is a different beast from the standard game mode most players have mastered. It dou?bles the player count and removes the u?se of Perks or Add-Ons, meaning all characters are restricted to classes or their character's default skills.

The Killers in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode keep their base powers, but instead of Perks or Add-Ons that enhance them, players have skills that boost them ever-so-slightl?y for the faster pace of this game mode. However, developer Behaviour Interactive has definitely tweaked the skills for each Killer so that some work better when played together than others do. There are definitely powerful pairings already present in the mode, and they're dominating Trials.

The best Killers to play together in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode

While I've been playing Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode, it's become clear that Killers are split into primary and secondary characters. Primary Killers are the main Killers in a duo who will actively hunt Survivors and instigate chases. Secondary Killers are those who will buff the primary Killer and swoop in after they've landed a hit?? on a Survivor to push the target into the dying state.

With this in mind, I've put together a list below of what I believe are the best Killers to play ??together. I've added e?xplanations for why I think these duos work so well to help guide you in how to play as either the primary or secondary Killer.

The Trapper and The Wraith

The Trapper is the primary Killer in this duo and should be setting Bear Traps to catch unsuspecting Survivors. The Wraith should stick close to them and remain cloaked unti??l they either hit a Survivor or one gets caught in a Trap. At tha??t point, they should rush the Survivor and deliver the final blow to put them down.

The Wraith makes The Trapper harder to ?detect if the pair sticks together while The Wraith is cloaked. This is brilliant because it means the bulkier primary Killer can get out there and stomp around looking for prey while remaining relatively hard to notice if you're a Survivor.

The Huntress and The Nurse

The Huntress is the primary Killer here, a?nd that player should focus only on hitting Survivors with thrown Hat?chets. Each one signals The Nurse, who can then Blink to the Survivor and deal a second blow to put them into the dying state.

The Nurse is so ??much more challenging to play, so it makes sense for her to finish Survivors off rather than lead the charge. She benefits f?rom an additional Blink when sticking close to another Killer, so it makes much more sense for her to be holding back and only striking at the last second.

The Hillbilly and The Wraith

The Hillbilly isn't a primary Killer, but in this duo he can be. The Wraith should be cloaked at all times to hide The Hillbilly while he charges his Chainsaw. In 2v8 Mode, the Chainsaw Sprint only injures Survivors, so The Wraith must uncloak and deliver t??he second blow quickly as soon as The Hillbilly has launched into his attack.

The Hillbilly is pretty difficult to control, but he can deal a lot of hits in quick succession, provided Survivors are bunched up. This makes it easier for The Wraith to hide in ?the shadows and pop out to hit those Survivors with a secondary blow after the? crazed chainsaw-wielding Killer has already run into them.

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Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode doubles the number of players in a Trial and completely changes how some of them work. Survivors, for example, no longer get to use Perks and must instead rely on classes and the skills associate??d with them. Killers, on the other hand, remain the same with some slight buffs.

Each Trial of Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode pits eight Survivors against two Killers, and it's always chaos. Killers retain their base abilities in this mode, but their skills have been split out into four distinct areas, as is the case with all Survivor classes. You can'??t use Perks or Add-Ons with Killers, so you've got to make the most of these skills by playing to their strengths in each Tria?l, which isn't what most players will be used to.

All Killer skills in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode

Below, I've listed every Killer in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode and their associated skills. I've tried to include a few details about how these skills work with each Killer's ability and how they should be played as well. Note that at the time of writing, only five Killers are available in this game mode, though developer Behaviour Interactive plan??s to expand this roster in future iterations.

The Trapper

• Power - Bear Trap: The Trapper starts the Trial with 4 Bear Traps and can set them anywhere on the map. The Killer can also set the unset Traps scattered around the map or pick them up to replenish their stores. When a Survivor is caught by a Bear Trap, The Trapper can grab them, provided they don't successfully escape first. Any Survivors caught by a Bear Trap will be injured.
• Team Skill: When a Bear Trap is placed or reset, both Killers gain 150% Haste for 3 seconds within 16 meters of the Bear Trap.
• Innate Skill: The Trapper cannot be caught by his Bear Traps. Increases Bear Trap setting speed by 50% and increases the time required to escape a Bear Trap by 25%. Increases the maximum number of carried Traps to 4. 8 Traps spawn on the map.
• Killer Skill: Upon entering a chase, the targeted Survivors are Revealed for 5 seconds, or until the other Killer is within 16 meters of the Survivor.
• Killer Skill: After kicking a generator, all Survivors within 20 meters are Revealed for 5 seconds. Increases the regression speed of generators by 200%.

The Trapper is an absolute menace. When playing as this Killer, you must kick every generator you can? because you'll cause them to regress completely pretty quickly. Seeing a Survivor will help your fellow Killer hunt them down, and laying a Bear Trap when you're near that Killer will boost their speed.

The whole g?immick of this Killer is to lay Bear Traps and hunt down the Survivors caught in them. Survivors can unset Traps, but they usually end up getting caught in them during chases. Keep up the pressure by rushing around the map and laying as many Traps as possible, and you'll qu??ickly kill every Survivor in the Trial.

The Wraith

• Power - Wailing Bell: The Wraith clangs their bell to move between a cloaked and uncloaked form. In its uncloaked form, it can hit Survivors and gains a 1 second burst of speed after appearing. While cloaked, the Killer is undetectable and can sneak up on Survivors, ready to pounce.
• Team Skill: While cloaked within 16 meters of your teammate, they gain the Undetectable status effect.
• Innate Skill: Increases cloaking and unloading speed by 22%. Increases movement speed while cloaked by 9%.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.

The Wraith is a master of sneaking up on Survivors. Smashing generators reveals all? Survivors, so it's a must when you encounter one you can damage. You'll also reveal Survivors when you begin a chase, which makes this Killer a bit of a scout for ??the other one, provided they're helping you hunt them all down.

If you're forced to go solo while the o?ther Killer hunts Survivors elsewhere, this is still a viable Killer because of its increased speed. You should really be working with your teammates to make the most of every skill,? though, so if they move away, follow them and try to stay cloaked.

The Hillbilly

• Power - Chainsaw: The Hillbilly has a powerful Chainsaw ability that will literally cut down Survivors in a single hit if they use his Chainsaw Sprint attack. This attack has almost no turning circle, though, so you've got to line it up perfectly.
• Team Skill: While in a Chainsaw Sprint, Survivors within 10 meters suffer from the Exposed status effect until the Chainsaw Sprint ends.
• Innate Skill: Increases Chainsaw Sprint turn speed by 44%. Decreases cooldown after hitting obstacles by 12%. Chainsaw does not automatically trigger dying state.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.

The Hillbilly is an interesting Killer in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode. In the base game, it's Chainsaw Sprint will put a Survivor into the dying state, but not in 2v8 Mode. Here, it just injures them. This means that you should be charging up your chainsaw so that you can rush around a group of Survivors you've caught at a generator, leaving them open to a final blow from y??our teammat??e.

The act of starting a Chainsaw Sprint will cause Survivors to be Exposed to the other Killer, s??o it's worth charging it up and rushing anyone you can see because it should help your team get one step closer to victory.

The Nurse

• Power - Spencer's Last Breath: The Nurse is maybe the hardest Killer to play as in Dead by Daylight. Her ability allows her to Blink, effectively teleporting long distances to then strike at Survivors. It's really tough to control and predict, but players who master it are almost unstoppable.
• Team Skill: Gain an additional Blink while within 16 meters of your teammate for a total of 2. This additional Blink is lost when out of range.
• Innate Skill: Increases the length of Blink attack lunges by 30%. Increases reach by 30% with each consecutive Blink. Decreases the duration of Blink fatigue by 7%. Teleporting within 1 meter of a Survivor causes them to scream. Decreases fatigue from Chain Blinks by 65%. Increases movement sped during a Chain Blink by 30%. Increases the duration of the Chain Blink window by 0.2 seconds. Decreases fatigue from missing Special Attacks by 0.5 seconds.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.

The Nurse isn't an enjoyable Killer to play unless you really know what you're doing. In 2v8 Mode, she's got a maximum of 2 Blinks you can chain together, which effectively leaves you with 3 after that initial Blink, to chase Survivors down with. The idea is to Blink and then swipe at Survivors to get your hits in.?? After the Blinks are done or you've hit a Survivor, there's a short fatigue phase, then you're back to it.

The best way to play as the Nurse is to stick close to your fellow Killer, but remain behind them. When they a??ttack a Survivor, Blink to that Survivor to follow up with a second attack so they can then be sent to a cage. It's pretty simple to understand, but getting this right is so incredibly difficult.

The Huntress

• Power - Hunting Hatchets: The Huntress has a stock of 7 hatchets that she can aim and throw at Survivors across great distances. She must refill that stock from lockers when she's running low or empty. Hatchets count as hits, so two will down a Survivor.
• Team Skill: Injuring a Survivor with a Hatchet inflicts the Revealed status effect for 5 seconds.
• Innate Skill: Increases movement speed by 4.5% when out of Hatchets. Decreases reload time by 20%. Decreases cooldown between Hatchet throws by 20%. Increases movement speed during wind-up by 5%.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.
• Killer Skill: Same as The Trapper's.

I think The Huntress might be the best Killer in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode. Her Hatchets are lethal in the base game, and I've been hit by more than a few of them by skilled players in this time-limited one as well. She's very much a primary Killer, so any?one playing with her should not be trying to take the lead.

As The Huntress, your goal is to land hits with Hatchet??s as frequently as possible. This will reveal the Survivors you hit, allowing the other Killer to spot them, hunt them down, and finish them off. You basically lead the way and determine which Survivors should be caged up next.

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Dead by Daylight's 2v8 Mode is a time-limited game mode that doubles the number of players in a Trial. It also mixes up the core mechanics of ho??w characters work, so Survivors all now use classes instead of Perks and builds.

Developer Behaviour Interactive is iterating on 2v8 Mode in Dead by Daylight every time it puts it live for a limited-time even?t. At the time of writing, it feels a little rough around the edges, but the bones of how this mode should work are there. Killers have buffed powers, and Survivors have set classes so everyone is on a vaguel??y level playing field. But understanding how each Survivor class works is key if you're going to try to win a Trial.

All Survivor classes and skills in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode

Below, I've listed every Survivor class in Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode and what their skills are. I've also included a summary of how this class works and why their skills are good for specific types of play. Note that the Unlockable Skill is the same for all classes, so I've written it out once to avoid confusion.

Escapist

• Team Skill: While sprinting, all Survivors within 12 meters gain 150% Haste for 3 seconds. This Team Skill has a cooldown of 20 seconds.
• Aura Skill: Reveals the auras of pallets, windows, and breakable walls within 32 meters.
• Innate Skill: Gain 3% Haste while injured.
• Unlockable Skill: After reaching the second cage state, Survivors gain the ability to self-heal and fully recover. Once a Survivor has fully recovered themselves, having completed at least 25% of their own recovery progression, they gain the Endurance status effect for 20 seconds and a 10% Haste status effect for 10 seconds.

The Escap?ist class is all about pushing the entire Survivor team to get ou??t of the Trial as quickly as possible. Those running it should sprint with other Survivors when they're being chased by Killers, likely taking a hit from those Killers in the process.

Since this class reveals pallets, windows, and breakable walls, it pays to keep the Killers occupied because you can run circles aroun??d them. Taking a hit actually speeds them up, after all. The Unlockable Skill shows that it's not only important to get hit and captured by Killers, it's essential. This skill gives the Survivor another chance to save a fellow Survivor and help as many players through the exit gates as possible.

Guide

• Team Skill: When repairing a generator, reveals your aura and your generator's aura to your team.
• Aura Skill: Reveals the auras of any generators within 16 meters.
• Innate Skill: Survivors within 8 meters gain an additional 3% bonus progress for great skill checks while repairing generator, and the noises caused by your repairs are reduced by 50%. This does not apply when the Survivor is hiding in a locker.
• Unlockable Skill: Same as Escapist class.

The Guide is a Survivor class that should be focused on repairing generators and little else. It's interesting because it shows the rest of your team that you're working on a generator? and that they stand a better chance of completing a repair by coming to you. But you can also see the generators other Guides are repairing, and know you should be working with them to speed up progress.

The class is also designed so that you can just hang out near a generator that other Survivors are repairing and still boost their progress. This is handy because a lot of generators in 2v8 Mode have limited ?available sides, with eight of you running around the map??.

Medic

• Team Skill: While healing another Survivor, their aura is revealed to the team. Survivors within 3 meters gain a 25% bonus when healing others. This does not apply while in a chase.
• Aura Skill: Reveals the aura of injured Survivors within 128 meters.
• Innate Skill: Increases healing speed by 35%
• Unlockable Skill: Same as Escapist class.

A??s you might have guessed, the Medic class is all about healing other Survivors and keeping them on their feet during a Trial. Their Team Skill should attract other Survivors to you when healing assistance is required. It'll also boost all Survivors healing each other, regardless of whether you're actively healing them or not.

Being able to spot injured Survivors across the map is extr?emely helpful and will keep the team from being caged up by the Killers for as long as possible. I do think the Innate Skill is a little dull, but boosted healing speed is never a ?bad thing when there are two Killers hunting you down.

Scout

• Team Skill: While a Killer is within line of sight within 64 meters, their aura is revealed to the team.
• Aura Skill: Reveals the auras of both Killers when they perform the break action on pallets, generators, or breakable walls.
• Innate Skill: Grunts of pain caused by injuries are reduced while crouching. Increases movement speed while crouching.
• Unlockable Skill: Same as Escapist class.

There shouldn't really be more than two Scout class Survivors on a team. Their job is to ob??serve and keep an eye out for the Killers while everyone else cracks on with repairing generators, healing each other, and trying to escape.

Their ability to reveal the Killer's aura is incredibly powerful. It m??eans the entire team?? can move out of the way at the mere hint of a Killer approaching an area of the map. Given the size of these maps, that's a strong move to be able to coordinate among players who won't even have voice chat.

Reduced grunts of pain mean Scouts can maintain their watchful eye even after being hit, which they likely will be. Killers are going to see Scouts before any other S??urvivors because they're effectively being hunted by them, so it's going to pay to be able to keep quiet when the Killers are closing in, and there's no one around to heal you.

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If Dead by Daylight’s 1v4 asymmetrical gameplay is a little too intimate for your liking, there’s a 2v8 mode coming. For a w??hile, anyway. It will be available from July 25th to August 8th. 

The Dead by Daylight 2v8 is not a permanent mode. Not right now, anyw??ay. It’s time-limited.

This doesn’t mean that if you can’t play during the two weeks it’s available that you will never be able to experience it. There’s no confirmed date for when it will return, but the informative release about it uses the phrase “This first version of 2v8,�which suggests that this? is the initial run of the mode and that it will return.

However, being a time-limited event, that doesn’t mean this it will return and just be a feature of Dead by Daylight. It might be that Behavio??ur Interactive will simply trot it out every so often to draw players in for a few weeks. It might gain a consistent schedule, but it hasn’t been announced. It might become something permanent, but that hasn’t been confir?med.

2v8 is looking to be an interesting shake-up. Rather tha?n just throwing more survivors and more killers into the mix, things have been completely rebalanced to allow for this to work better with the additional players. "Please note that this is an iterative process, and we’ll be closely monitoring your feedback to ensure 2v8 continues to evolve in the right direction," Behaviour Interactive says.

Right now, we only know for sure that Dead by Daylight 2v8 is going to be avail??able from July 25t?h to August 8th, 2024.

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We've had to stick with one platform in Dead by Daylight for the longest time because there's been no way to carry progression and purchases between them. Thankfully, Behaviour Interactive has changed that with the implementation of cross-progr?ession, but you've got to set it up first.

Dead by Daylight's had dozens of Chapters of DLC, each adding new characters an maps that players must purchase access to. These are at the heart of why cross-progression has been so difficult for Behaviour Interactive to implement because DLC is priced according to each platform, and there are, of course, different prices for each region. Now that cross-progression is available, having been revealed alongside the game's 2v8 livestream, pricing has been altered to?? make it fairer for developers an??d players once it's been set up for their Behaviour Interactive account.

How to activate cross-progression in Dead by Daylight

To enable cross-progression in Dead by Daylight, you'll first need to access your Behaviour Interactive account. This is separate from your Steam, Microsoft, Nintendo, and PSN account details. To begin this process, you must visit the official Behaviour Interactive account website and sign in or create an account.

Once you're signed in, you should head to the Connections page and link all of the platforms where you've played Dead by Daylight. This will ensure that all of the platforms you've played the game on are linked to the same account. For example, I play on PC via Ste?am and Ninten??do Switch, but PlayStation is my main platform of choice for most DLC. So, all my DLC purchases are locked to my PS4 and PS5.

Next, you need to open the Dead by Daylight game page. At the top of the page, you can check the compensations ?you should be able to claim. It's important to check this first to ensure that you've synced all your linked accounts and will gain access to all the DLC you've purchased. If you can see all of this information, then it's time to enable cross-progression.

Follow the on-screen instructions to l?ink your accounts through cross-progression. You'll be able to select the DLC you want to have access to on all platforms, though some restrictions will apply. Any DLC purchased on your Nintendo account cannot be shared between other platforms, and any DLC accessed via a family-sharing service is also restricted to the account it was purchased on.

After you've been through this process, you should be able to play as all of the character?s you've purchased on every linked account. For me, this meant I could bring all the DLC I'd purchased on PlayStation over to Steam so I could play on Steam Deck. All character levels from PlayStation were also applied to every account because the highest character level is the one that's synced.

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The long-awaited Tomb Raider update for Dead by Daylight 8.1.0 is here, adding Lara Croft herself as a survivor to the popular multiplayer survival horror game. Alongside the new Tomb Raider-themed content, this update also implements some balance changes for various Survivor Perks and Killers, alongside a plethora of bug fixes. These are the full Dead by Daylight 8.1.0 Patch Notes for the Tomber Raider updat??e that released on July 16, 2024.

Dead by Daylight 8.1.0 Patch Notes

The primary focus of Dead by Daylight 8.1.0 is the addition of Lara Croft as part of the Tomb Raider themed update. As per usual, the addition of a new survivors brings with it three new perks: Finesse, Hardened, and Specialist. Six Killer Perks—Darkness, I'm All Ears, Trail of Torment, Opression, Drag?on's Grip, an?d Machine Learning—all received balance updates in today's update, as well as six existing Survivor Perks; Autodidact, Emphatic Connection, Iron Will, Resurgence, Solidarity, and Babysitter.

Strategic Killer The Knight received a bit of a rework, allowing the Killer to cycle between guards using the Second Ability Button. Most of the changes revolve around the interaction with the unique Guards' that The Knight can summon to patrol?? areas of the map. Another ?Killer, The Singularity, also received quite a few updates with this patch.

Here is the full Dead By Daylight 8.1.0 Patch Notes:

DBD Tomb Raider Update Patch Notes:

New Survivor: Lara Croft

New perk: Finesse

• This perk activates while you are healthy.This perk goes on cool-down for 40/35/30 seconds after performing a fast vault.

  • Your fast vaults are 20% faster.

New Perk: Hardened

• This perk activates after you complete all of the following:For the rest of the trial, anytime you would scream, reveal the Killer's aura for 3/4/5 seconds instead.

  • unlock a chest;
  • cleanse or bless a totem.

New Perk: Specialist

• Each time you open or rummage through a chest, gain 1 token, up to 6/6/6.When you do a great skill check on a generator, consume all tokens. Then for each token consumed, reduce the maximum required generator progress by 2/3/4.

Killer Perk Updates

• Darkness Revealed: Increased the duration of the aura reveal to 6/7/8 seconds. (was 3/4/5 seconds)
• I'm All Ears: Decreased the cooldown to 60/45/30 seconds. (was 60/50/40 seconds)
• Trail of Torment: Decreased the cooldown to 60/45/30 seconds. (was 80/70/60 seconds)
• Oppression: Decreased the cooldown to 60/50/40 seconds. (was 120/100/80 seconds)
• Dragon's Grip: Decreased the cooldown to 60/50/40 seconds. (was 120/100/80 seconds)
• Machine Learning: Increased the Undetectable and Haste duration to 40/50/60 seconds. (was 20/25/30 seconds)

Survivor Perk Updates

• Autodidact: Decreased the initial progress penalty to 15%. (was 25%)
• Empathic Connection: Increased the speed at which you heal others to 30% faster. (was 10%)
• Iron Will: Increased the grunts of pain reduction to 80/90/100%. (was 25/50/75%)
• Resurgence: Increased the healing progress gained to 50/60/70%. (was 40/45/50%)
• Solidarity: Increased the heal conversion rate to 50/60/70%. (was 40/45/50%)
• Babysitter: Increased the Haste bonus to 10%. (was 7%) Increased the duration to 20/25/30 seconds. (was 4/6/8 seconds)

Killer Updates

The Knight - Basekit

• Added the ability to cycle between guards using the Secondary Ability button.
• Decrease the camera push distance when entering path creation mode to 80 cm. (was 160 cm)
• The Knight must create a patrol path of at least 10 meters before being able to spawn a Guard. It's possible to cancel early by using the Secondary Ability button.
• Adjusted the Guards' detection to reduce the likelihood of being detected through walls.
• While The Knight is within 8 meters of a Guard that is actively hunting, the hunt timer will deplete at 3x the normal speed.
• While drawing a patrol path, its length applies a modifier on the base total hunt time:

  • 1-15 meters: 1x
  • 16-25 meters: 1.25x
  • 26+ meters: 1.5x

• While drawing a patrol path, its length applies a modifier on the base banner spawn time:

  • 1-15 meters: 1x
  • 16-25 meters: 1.5x
  • 26+ meters: 2x

• Decreased The Carnifex's hunt duration to 12 seconds. (was 24 seconds)
• Increased The Jailer's hunt duration to 24 seconds. (was 12 seconds)
• Decreased the time it takes for each Guard to perform the Order action:

  • Carnifex: 1.8 seconds (was 2 seconds)
  • Assassin: 5 seconds (was 6 seconds)
  • Jailer: 5 seconds (was 6 seconds)

• Increased each Guard's detection range:

  • Carnifex: 10 meters (was 8 meters)
  • Assassin: 10 meters (was 8 meters)
  • Jailer: 16 meters (was 14 meters)

The Knight - Addons

• Map of the Realm: Increases the Guard's detection range by 2 meters. (was 4 meters)
• Pillaged Mead: Decreases the Break or Damage action of Guards by 10%. (was 15%)
• Battleaxe Head: Decreases the cooldown after calling upon The Carnifex by 20%. (Rework)
• Treated Blade: Decreases the cooldown after calling upon The Assassin by 20%. (Rework)
• Cold Steel Manacles: Decreases the cooldown after calling upon The Jailer by 20%. (Rework)
• Sharpened Mount (was Chain Mail Fragment): Increases the time it takes for the Standard to spawn by 15%. (Rework)
• Grim Iron Mask: When a Guard detects a Survivor during a Patrol, the Survivor suffers from the Blindness Status Effect for the next 75 seconds. (was 60 seconds)
• Broken Hilt: Guards inflict the Haemorrhage and Mangled Status Effects when damaging a Survivor. (was only Mangled)
• Ironworker's Tongs: If a Guard fails to damage a Survivor during a Hunt, the Survivor suffers from the Oblivious Status Effect for 60 seconds. (was 20 seconds)
• Town Watch's Torch: While a Guard is actively Hunting a Survivor, gain the Undetectable Status Effect. (Rework)
• Blacksmith's Hammer: Guards inflict the Broken Status Effect for 60 seconds when damaging a Survivor. (Rework)
• Flint and Steel: After summoning The Carnifex, the auras of all Survivors within 24 meters of any unbroken dropped Pallets are revealed for 8 seconds. (was 5 seconds)
• Healing Poultice: After summoning The Assassin, all Survivors within 8 meters of The Assassin's spawn location have their auras revealed for 8 seconds. (Rework)
• Jailer's Chimes (was Lightweight Greaves): After summoning The Jailer, Survivors that cross The Jailer's Patrol Path have their auras revealed for 8 seconds. (Rework)
• Knight's Contract: After giving an Order, the Guard will remain for an extra 8 seconds, triggering a Hunt should they detect a Survivor. (Rework)
• Iridescent Company Banner: Drawing a Patrol Path through Windows blocks them for all Survivors for 25 seconds after summoning a Guard. (was 15 seconds) The Exit Gates are blocked by the Entity Spikes for the Hunted Survivor. All Windows vaulted by the Hunted Survivor are blocked for all Survivors for the remained of the Hunt.

The Singularity

• When tagging a Survivor from a Pod (and Slipstream is not completed), the Tagging progress goes down gradually over 0.5 sec (was instant)
• Tag depletion starts after 0.25 seconds after Slipstream has been accumulated (but not completed) (was 0.3 seconds)
• When destroying a pod while controlling it, hold down M1-Attack Button for 1.25 sec to destroy it (new)
• New Killer Instinct Effect for 3.0 sec. on Survivors receiving Slipstream from another Slipstreamed Survivor or from a Bio-Pod
• Added Aim Assist effect when aiming at a Slipstreamed Survivor
• Decreased Tagging cooldown for Pods after Slipstreaming a Survivor to 3.0 sec (was 3.5 - allows less downtime after shooting a Survivor)
• Decreased distance that Survivor can see Supply Crate aura when not Slipstreamed to 28M (was 32)
• Added Hindered Icon to show the slow down when Survivors charge the EMP tool
• Killer Wake Up time after controlling a Pod decreased to 0.5 seconds (was 1.0).
• Killer Wake Up time near a Hooked survivor decreased to 1.5 seconds (was 5) to account for the anti-camp feature*.*
• Decreased World Detection of the aiming radius to reduce collisions and interference for shots.
• Overclock Duration no longer scales based on the number of Slipstreamed Survivors. Base value has been increased to 5.7 seconds (was 4.7)
• Increased readability of the Survivor-in-range indicator - Highlight is On = can be tagged / Highlight is Off = cannot be tagged
• After exiting a Pod, the aura of the last used Pod is displayed in yellow for 10.0 seconds (was 5)
• Soma Family Photo Addon +3% Haste effect for the duration of the Overclock is now base kit.
• UltraSonic Sensor Addon sound effect is now base kit. Killer can hear sounds through a controlled Biopod after 0.20 seconds by default.
• Made valid location target placement easier (increased placement timing from 0.1 seconds to 0.2 seconds)
• After using an EMP, Survivors are invincible to Slipstream for 1.0 second (was 2.0)
• EMP Range effect has been increased from 8M to 10M.
• EMPs stop printing when reaching 97%. Survivors now need to complete the last 3% manually. Supply Crate auras are shown in yellow when maximum progress has been reached.
• No longer forced to pick up EMPs after opening Supply Cases
• Perks: Blast Mine and Head-on now both apply the Overheat effect when affected by a stun during Overclock.

The Good Guy

• Hidey-Ho Mode cooldown now starts at the end of a Slice & Dice.
• Hidey-Ho Mode cooldown reduced to 10 seconds (was 12 seconds)

Map Updates

• Added 2 new Map variations to the Mount Ormond Resort
• Added 1 new Map variation to the Family Residence from the Yamaoka's Estate Realm
• Added 1 new Map variation to the Sanctum of Wrath from the Yamaoka's Estate Realm
• Gameplay pass on the Forgotten Ruins map to add pallets on at the ground level
• Added variations to the maze tiles in the pool of tiles for the Coldwind Farm Realm
• Added lockers in the existing maze tiles in the Coldwind Farm Realm
• Updated the placement of the Exit Gates
• Updated new maze tile safety from the feedback collected during the PTB

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Dead by Daylight initially launched in 2016 and quick?ly became one of the best and most beloved asymmetrical horror titles in the genre. The format of each Trial pits one Killer against four Survivors, and the power of those Killers balanced with the speed and skills of Survivors has always felt fair. But the game has remained the same for almost a deca??de, and now Behaviour Interactive believes it's time to mix things up.

I was invited to take a look at Dead by Daylight's 2v8 time-limited game mode in action ahe?ad of its reveal and subsequent release in-game on July 25, 2024. The developer showed press some recorded footage of a party in the game mode, and it looks like frantic, frenzied fun.

As you might have guessed from the name, Dead by Daylight's 2v8 mode pits two Killers against e??ight Survivors, but there's much more to it than that. There are no Perks or Add-Ons. Instead, you've got Survivor classes a??nd improved Killer abilities.

For example, The Trapper can give a speed boost to h?is f??ellow Killer, and The Wraith can obscure Killers from Survivors, even those with class abilities. Only five Killers are in this game mode with this first iteration, but Behaviour Interactive is excited to add more. The Clown is of particular interest because of the way he buffs Killers and debuffs Survivors.

We asked Behaviour Interactive if it would be looking to add any 2v8-specific Killers in the future, and all we got was, "Never say neve?r." While it's extremely unlikely, the developer doesn't like to say no to anything if it's not completely certain.

For Su??rvivors, there are four classes to pick from. The Guide is all about generators, and can see all Survivor auras once the last generator has been repaired. The Medic is,?? obviously, about healing other Survivors with improved speed, and players using this class can see the auras of injured Survivors.

The Escapist reveals the auras of pallets and windows for Survivors to use in a chase. They can even boost the speed of other Survivors when nearby. This is incredibly useful because I saw Survivors running away from one Killer and into another in the live footage we were shown. Being faster on your feet and knowing where the next window or pallet is could ruin the Killer duo's planned trap if you're quick ??enoug??h.

Finally, there's The Stealth Survivor class. They remain silent when injured and can see Killer auras in certain circumstances. It's this class that highlights a big issue with Dead by Daylight 2v8: there's no in-game chat. Players must link up via Discord to chat together, which slows the experience right down if you're u??sed to just matchmaking with others. It doesn't sound like this will change any time soon, but it's more of just a nice-to-have feature for this game mode specifically rather than essential.

When it comes to winning a Trial, Killers must still sacrifice as many Survivors as they can, while Survivors need to repair 8 out of 13 generators to open the gates and exit. The process of capturing Survivors is sped up ?here because Killers need only stomp on a downed Survivor to transport them to a cage. This is similar to Pyramid Head's ability.

As I mentioned, Killers can work together to trap Survivors instead of wasting too much time chasing them one-on-one. Killers can also keep an eye on caged Survivors better, splitting their efforts into hunting and guarding, ma?ximizing the murder.

With Perks and Add-Ons removed, 2v8 looks like a natural fit for Dead by Daylight. Each map has been expa?nded to retain the essence of fairness in a Trial with more characters involved, but with so many players in a single game, the odd?s can quickly change in your favor.

One situation ??I can foresee unfolding is Survivors kiting Killers across the map while the rest of the group coordinates using The Guide class to find every generator and repair them. Killers are going to need to play smart to avoid being manipulated while balancing that with getting hits in and caging as many Survivors who won't budge as possible.

Behaviour Interactive has often listened to fans and implemented changes based on player feedback, whether that's with new Chapters containing new characters the fan base has been pining for or hitting the killsw?itch ?on a broken part of the game.

2v8 is a result of the developer wanting to give players more options when it comes to Trials. While Dead by Daylight is fun, the grind? of playing a Survivor or Killer can get to you after a few Trials, especially if you're completing Tome challe??nges.

This game mode offers a way to break out of the monotony and see more of the chaotic elements of Dead by Daylight come to life. Even one sk??illed Killer in a team of two against eight Survivors is going to feel stressful to play against. But everyone, no matter which side you main, is going to need to re-learn how to play the game to a degree, and that's what I think will be the most interesting part of this time-limited game mode.

While this first iteration is time-limited, 2v8 is set to become a core part of the game at some point in the future. It just needs refining through more player feedback based on events like the one we'll get i??n July 2024. That's your excuse to jump in, play as much as possible, cause havoc, and tag the developer on your socials when you post the good, the bad, and the ugly experiences.

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Developer Behaviour Interactive has announced that Dead by Daylight's 2v8 game mode will be a limited-time event, launching next week on July 25, 2024, and running until August 1, 2024. The new game mode doubles the number of Killers and Survivors in each Trial, adding more chaos to Dead by Daylight's wild game of cat-and-mouse.

In 2v8 mode, two Killers hunt eight Survivors across expanded versions of five Dead by Daylight maps. Survivors need to repair a total of 8 out of 13 generators to unlock the exit gate and?? escape, but Killers can work together to drive their prey into traps of incre??asing complexity, making it so much easier to hunt down every Survivor and bait them with their caged allies. Everything from the base game has been streamlined for this mode, offering something unexpected that gives you a chance to get away from the solo Survivor and Killer grind.

A bigger party means more blood to spill

Behaviour Interactive detailed Dead by Daylight 2v8 in a livestream, showing exactly how the mode is different from the base game. Survivors have classes to pick from, each with abilities that can help the entire team. For example, The Guide can see every generator on the map and track Survivors once they're all repaired, whi??le The Medic has increased healing speed and can see the aura??s of injured Survivors.

Killers are also slightly different in 2v8 mode. You can't equip Perks or Add-Ons, but their abil?ities have been ever so slightly buffed to bring them in line with the increased number of Survivors they've got to hu??nt, such as increased Traps on the map for The Trapper. Killers also have unique abilities that help them buff each other. The Trapper will speed up a fellow Killer, while The Wraith can hide both from detection.

Behaviour Interactive is trailing the game mode for this limited run to see how players react to it and what needs improving for the next iteration. The game mode will eventually become a core part of Dead by Daylight, but it needs some refining first.

I'm really excited to try this game mode out. The added player numbers are definitely going to make Trials feel much more stressful at first, but I think the community will quickly settle into a new way of playing that'll see Kill?ers and Survi??vors taking risks to ambush or repair generators, making wins even more thrilling.

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The Dead by Daylight RTM server error can pop up from time to time without any re?al r??hyme or reason. At least, that's how it seems from a mechanical perspective. This error usually indicates there's more going on in the background.

Players can experience the Dead by Daylight RTM server error seemingly without cause. I was hit with the error and saw no mention of maintenance from developer Behaviour Interactive??. Almost every instance of the error I could find in my research seems to be random. However, I believe I've found a cause and worked out a fix you can use if you're hit by it.

How to fix the Dead by Daylight RTM server error

To fix the Dead by Daylight RTM server error, close down the game and device you're playing on, wait for a few minutes, and then turn it all back on and try to? play again. This error has nothing to do with you and your actions in-game; it's the game and issues on the server side, but you need to close everything down to start a fresh connection. Otherwise, you won't be able to play.

What is the Dead by Daylight RTM server error?

The Dead by Daylight RTM server error is caused, I believe, by real-time maintenanc??e from Behaviour Interactive. This would make sense with the server error not being flagged by any of the developer's social accounts, an?d it's usually over pretty quickly.

At the time of writing, real-time server maintenance would be required to pull the killswitch on The Trickster Killer due to a photose??nsitivity issue the character is causing in-game.

As you can see in the Twitter post above, one player was ensuring The Trickster stayed live in Dead by Daylight by abusing a mechanic that prevented it from being killswitched if a player was using it. The RTM server error could have kicked all players out brief??ly to enable that killswitch to be pulled.

I hopped into the game just after the error occurred for many players and have confirmed that The Trickster has been temporarily disabled in the game. This is great news because, initially, Behaviour Interactive didn't killswitch it, causing quite a ne??gative reaction?? from the community who would rather the Killer be temporarily disabled as a preca?uti??on rather than putting them at risk.

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Dead by Daylight fans are pleading with developer Behaviour Interactive to pull the killswitch on The Trickster Kil?ler after a report of this character potentially causing a graphical issue that could be a trigger for those with epilepsy or a similar condition.

Behaviour Interactive claims it has received a report for the issue but that it's found no evidence for it and can't replicate it. Specifically, the developer stated, "Currently the issue is not widespread." This is the reason it hasn't yet pul?led the killswitch on The Trickster and removed the Killer from the game. However, fans are now pleading that the character be temporarily removed from the game, or a warning added in its opening menus to ensure those who could be affected by the graphical issue are aware.

Fans just want the community to be safe

The graphical issue in question is outlined in detail in the above video from theMrHeadache. He doesn't replicate it or show it because that would be dangerous. What happens is that while playing as a Survivor against The Trickster, once the meter on your character has bee?n filled up due to the number of knives that have hit you, the screen will turn pink and then flash with every subsequent knife hit.

The heart of t?he issue is that no one understands why, with even just one re??port of an epilepsy trigger issue, Behaviour Interactive hasn't hit the killswitch and removed The Trickster from the game until it can confirm what is happening.

Streamer Billy Goat replied directly to Behaviour Interactive's post, expressing her sadness as someone who can relate to those who might be affected by the issue. "As a gamer with a disability that can be triggered by situations like this(epilepsy), seeing issues like this in games is so heartbreaking. For almost a decade I have ??been unable to play certain games I looked forward to trying purely because they are not accessible/do not have a toggle to turn those events down/off and it is just not worth the risk and my health. A warning prior is simply not good enough. i may not be a dbd main but i do enjoy the game from time to time. There are so many DBD main game players with similar disabilities and the thought of their favorite game being unplayable and truly affecting their health currently is heartbreaking. IMO kill switch."

Another creator, Kaiser The Bard, has even shared scree?nshots from those in his community who have managed to replicate the issue when Behaviour Interactive could not. Note that no one is doing this to make the developer look bad. They're desperate to keep everyone in the community safe, even if that just means a photosensitivity warning is added to the startup menu.

As a Dead by Daylight fan myself, it's definitely confusing to see the developer opt not to hit the killswitch and remove the Killer when it's had no problem doing so in the past. The community on Twitter and now Reddit is growing increasingly impatient, and it's only going to get worse if Behaviour Interactive doesn't add a ??temporary precautionary warning to the game at the very least.

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A recent surge in permanent streamer bans in Dead by Daylight has highlighted the actions a g??roup of hackers is allegedly taking to show that ??there's a problem with the entire cheating and banning process within developer Behaviour Interactive's walls.

This all started with a well-known Dead by Daylight streamer called Griff, who received a permanent account ban out of nowhere. A??fter being told the decision was final, fans kept pushing Behaviour Interactive to investigate further, and the developer realized that it had banned the streamer due to a hacker using cheats under his use??rname. Instead of banning the hacker, though, the developer banned the streamer.

Hackers are on the warpath and you might be next

Content creator Choy has made a video that thoroughly explains what has happened. There are more examples of streamers being impersonated with nothing but their?? username and receiving permanent bans, but that's not all the hackers have been able ??to pull off.

In one ca?se shown in the video, a hacker thought a developer at Behaviour Interactive was watching them, so they stole stream assets from a streamer and banned that streamer within three matches. Now, there are reports o??f all sorts of players, some of whom don't even stream, being banned because hackers have done something similar to them.

According to Choy, these hackers want to show the community that the developer needs better banning processes in place because the current system can be easily abused. It's a noble thought, but regardless of their intentions, the hackers ha??ve indeed shone a light ??on this broken system and how it needs sorting out.

While most casual players won't likely become targets of this group, small streamers can use face cams and Vtuber rigs to make their streams unique and help avoid this happening to them. As someone who plays a lot of Dead by Daylight, I feel disappointed and let down because so many fans have had their days ruined by th??is, and there should be a better system in place to catch hackers.

If y??ou are affected by a ban, Choy pointed out how important it is to format your device before playing the game again. Behavior Interactive ?places pings on hardware that will automatically ban a player if that device is used again. Formatting the device should remove this ping.

Outside of this growing hacker problem, Dead by Daylight is in a great space. Lara Croft joins the game in mid-July, and many more chapters are planned for the rest of the year. ??Hopefully, this issue can be addressed so it doesn't mar what should be ??an exciting year for new content in the game.

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Behaviour Interactive's Dead by Daylight is making its ?manga debut. The asymmetrical multiplayer game has inspired a manga anthology, which officially launched in Japan today. 

Titled Dead by Daylight Fan Comic Anthology, the manga collection was revealed through the official social accounts of publisher Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive magazine. You can see ?the full cover ill??ustration from TERU below. 

Those who pick up the first edition of the anthology will get a code that unlocks an in-game?? Voxel Meg charm.

Despite the horror source material, it looks like there could be a lot of tonal variety in this one. The wraparound obi on the cover includes a b?lurb from Japanese comedian and singer Eiko Kano. Some of the artists involved have shared samples online, as well, including Ryo Sawamura, who contributed a story centered on survivor Nea Karlsson.

Beyond manga and the addition of a crossover with Tomb Raider star Lara Croft, Dead by Daylight has big plans for the rest of the year. Behaviour Interactive outlined the Year 9 roadmap in May, from June's Dungeons & Dragons collaboration to new ?original chapters, in?-game events, and more.

As for whether or not we'll get a chance to check out Dead by Daylight Fan Comic Anthology in English, there's no word at the time of this writing. At the very least, maybe they can work in a few sample pages as rewards for completing Tome challenges. It may not expand the Dead by Daylight character lore any further, but there's nothing wrong with a little light shining through the darkness.&nb?sp;

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Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive revealed that the iconic Lara Croft would be the game's next Survivor. She's currently live for PC play?ers to try out in the game's (Public Test Build) PTB, but fans are already coming up with unique builds for her Perks ahead of her July 16, 2024, release date.

Fans have been discussing the Lara Croft Chapter for Dead by Daylight on the game's subreddit. While som??e conversation has arisen regarding her legitimacy as a horror movie and game character, most players are interested in her Perks. They're not incredibly powerful, but they can be paired with other Perks already in the game to craft builds that could be hugely advantageous to Survivors once her Chapter has been released.

The ultimate Survivor gets better with a little drama

Dissecting the new Perks characters added to Dead by Daylight is half th?e fun of creating a fantastic build for your favorite Survivors and Killers. The Perks Lara Croft adds are as follows. Note that these are subject to change e??ver so slightly once we hit the full release.

• Finesse: Vaults are 20% faster. Activates while healthy and goes on cooldown after usage.
• Hardened: Anytime you would scream, reveal the Killer's aura for 3/4/5 seconds instead. Activates after unlocking a chest or cleansing/blessing a Totem.
• Specialist: Gain 1 token every time you rummage through a chest up to 3. Consume all tokens when you perform a great skill check on a generator. This reduces the maximum required generator progress by 2/4/5 seconds.

On the Dead by Daylight subreddit, players have already decided which Perks will work best wit?h these. U?ser The Box said, "The last one will be really broken with Scene Partner." To which user rVev replied, "I literally thought of scene partner myself when I read that perk lol. Also, you could pair that with Nic's Dramaturgy too."

Both of the suggested Perks are Nicholas Cage's. I have to agree that they'd work incredibly well because Dramaturgy has a chance to give you an item or make you scream, which in this case would reveal the Killer when paired with Lara Croft's Hardened. Scene Partner, another of Cage's Perks, causes ?you to scream when you look in the Killer's directio??n, meaning you can effectively track the Killer without them knowing if used with Hardened.

I think the best combination would actually be Hardened, Scene Partner, Specialist, and Invocation: Weaving Spiders. The Invocation Perk lowers the progress required for all generators, which you can then lower further by earning Tokens and hitting great skill checks with Specialist. Hardened and Scene Partner would give yo?u the Killer tracking ability no Survivors ever have, so you'd be all set for a successful Trial.

Of course, this loadout just works for the way I play. You'll need a completely different build if you want to get up close and unhook other Survivors. I think that it's brilliant that this community can already be working these builds out because it shows an in-depth knowledge of the Perk system amon?g hardcore and casual players alike.

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With a brand new Tomb Raider game still nowhere to be seen, fans are having to make do elsewhere. The remastered collection of the first three games was admittedly welcome, as was the addition to Tomb Raider Legend on PlayStation Plus. And now Lara Croft is set to appear as the newest crossover character in Dead by Daylight.

This news had leaked beforehand, but developer Behaviour Interactive has since formally confirmed Lara's inclusion on its website. Unsurprisingly, her appearance is based on how she looked in the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot. Given how the modern games have offered a more grounded take on Lara, with her forced to survive in harsh environments, this depiction of the character is certainly a better fit for Dead by Daylight than her original 90's action hero persona.

Plus, Crystal Dynamics' Survivor trilogy is known for allowing Lara to die in all manner of gruesome ways. With her now at the mercy of Dead by Daylight's various serial killers, I kind of hope the next? game is just her chilling on a nice beach somewhere. She could do with a break.

Lara will become playable on July 26, but anyone with access to the public test build on Steam can try her out right now. As such, the most recent patch notes on Reddit have broken down what her perks are. One s??uch perk lets her vault much faster than normal when active?, and she can gain special tokens from opening chests that can then be used to reduce the maximum required generator progress.

This is a neat crossover and all, but I'm far more intrigued in whatever Crystal Dynamics is working on. There's very little official info on the next Tomb Raider game, though Amazon will help in publishing it. Unfortunately, Crystal Dynamics was among the many studios under Embracer Group to be hit with layoffs, which may have hampered development somewhat. The studio's also busy assisting with Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot, which finally saw a proper trailer during the latest Xbox showcase.

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DBDLegu??e has confirmed that Team Tremor has been disqualified from Season 9 for failing to rejoin within a set deadline following the discovery and ruling on a specific bug that referees foun??d had triggered in a previous match.

As DBDLeague Season 9 continues through June, th?e official body recently issued a statement explaining that Team Tremor, one of the competing teams, had been disqualified. To be clear, the official statement says that Team Tremor was disqualified for quitting the league's voice chat and failing to rejoin within the given time limit. All this came about, though, because of a bug and the referee ruling around it.

Team Tremor quit DBDLEague following a ruling on a known unhooking bug

The statement from DBDLeague was issued soon after Team Tremor was disqualified. It details the events as they occurred, showing how all teams were made aware of a bug that prevents Survivors from unhooking each other if the? Killer is too close to the hook. That bug was triggered during a Team Tremor match, and referees subsequently decided that a rematch was in order. Team Tremor would be penalized, though not t??hat severely.

DBDLeague is clear that this decision was made in the interest of fairness. The bug is inconsistent and could have been triggered accidentally, which is why Team Tremor wasn't penalized as harshly as it would have been in other instance?s and why a rematch was on the cards.

Team Tremor, for whatever reason, quit the DB??DLeague voice chat after hearing the decision and never returned. As a result, it's been disqualified from Season 9. The players have been suspended indefinitely in an effort by DBDLeague to demonstrate the integrity of the? Esport.

Twitter user Ahren posted a few videos showing the bug in action and?? Team Tremor being informed of the ruling. Multiple times, it was made clear to the team that they were not being accused of cheating or deliberately triggering the bug, but they quit and disappeared regardless.

DBDLeague is the closest thing to a Dead by Daylight Esport that you'll find. In it, teams of players compete to achieve the best performance against each other in groups of five, split up into a team of Survivors and a single Killer. Not all players jump into the same match together. Instead, one team's Killer will play against another team's Survivors, and vice versa, and the results of those matches?????????????????????????? decide who emerges victorious.

The Dead by Daylight Esport scene has stru?ggled to get off the ground ever since the game was released. Bugs and constant Perk and Killer t?weaks from Behaviour Interactive have made it extremely difficult to establish fair competition for everyone. However, DBDLeague seems to be doing a great job in its ninth season so far. Rulings like this might be difficult, but they do show the severity with which any potential cheating is treated.

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Developer Behaviour Interactive completely reworked how the Twisted Masquerade Event works in Dead by Daylight for 2024. It has new mechanics to master that can give you an advantage as both the Killer and Survivor i?n every Trial, but only if you know how to work them.

2024's version of the Twisted Masquerade in Dead by Daylight has Invitations, though not as you know them, and Tryks, which completely change the game in a Trial. Each is desi?gned to give you an advantage. Tryks occur after meeting set requirements and are out of your control, but Invitations add abilities to your Survivor, allowing you to access powers that would usually require Perks for you to activate.

How Tryks work in Dead by Daylight Twisted Masquerade 2024

Tryks is an NPC in Dead by Daylight who roams the Twisted Masquerade??, throwing out random effects for the Trials. The Bag of Tryks will apply one status effect and/or temporary change to objectives, and the first one is activated as a Trial begins.

A new Tryk will be applied with every two Party Events completed. Party Events are objectives such?? as repairing generators or hooking a Survivor for the f??irst time. This means multiple Tryks will be in play towards the end of a Trial. However, they're all disabled when the Trial reaches the end game collapse. Below, I've listed every Tryk in the event and what it does to the Trial so you know why strange things might be occurring.

• You're Invited: Killer and Survivors gain 1 Invitation charge.
• No Invite For You!: Killer and Survivors lose 1 Invitation charge.
• Peekaboo!: Killer's and Survivor's auras are revealed to everyone in the Trial for 8 seconds.
• Move it or Lose it!: Apply 30% Haste to Killer and Survivors for 60 seconds.
• Heal You, Expose You: All Survivors receive get 1 health state back or are mended if they're inflicted with Deep Wound. Then, they're afflicted with the Exposed status for 30 seconds.
• Wait, Where..?: Suppresses the Killer's Terror Radius and Survivors' scratch marks for 30 seconds.
• Party Totem!: All Dull totems become Anniversary totems and glow in a festive blue and gold tint. Interacting with them grants Bloodpoints, 30% Haste for 5 seconds, and reveals your aura to the opposing role when successfully channeled. Interrupted actions only give you Bloodpoints. An Anniversary Totem becomes a DUll totem after their gift has been granted.
• Party Chest!: All unopened chests become Anniversary Chests that glow a festive blue and gold tint when within 8 meters of them. After 60 seconds, all Anniversary Chests open on their own in an explosion of festive confetti. When within the aura range of any Anniversary Chest as this happens, Survivors will scream and suffer Hindered status effect for 4 seconds, and the Killer will be stunned. If you open an Anniversary Chest before the Tryk expires, you get a guaranteed random Anniversary item.
• ZZL Zilch!: Nothing happened, you got Tryks!

How Invitations work in Dead by Daylight Twisted Masquerade 2024

Invitations will only appear in Twisted Masquerade Trials in Dead by Daylight. When you pick one up, you'll a??uto?matically have one charge to use it. Once you've used that charge, you must wait for the Invitation to recharge before you can use one of its abilities again. You'll be able to see the location of an Invitation when you're within 8 meters of it, so keep moving around, and you should spot them.

Invitations have different a?bilities for Killers and Survivors. I've listed all of the abilities below so you can see exactly what's possible when you pick one up in a Trial.

All Survivor Invitation abilities

• Block Window Vault: During a chase, you can vault through a window and make it unvaultable to the Killer for 4 seconds.
• Set Party Pallet: Creates a Party Pallet in an unused Pallet location.
• Quiet Mode: For 15 seconds, it reduces grunts of pain, footstep noises, fast actions, and pools of blood by 100%.

All Killer Invitation abilities

• Endure Stun: During a chase, reduce stun duration by 50% for the next 4 seconds.
• Remote Destroy: Breaks a distant pallet or breakable wall.
• Remote Hook: Remotely hooks a downed Survivor to the nearest available hook.

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It seems like every few days there’s more news about layoffs hitting video game developers, and today it’s Behaviour Interactive’s turn. The company announced via press release its plan to cut up to 95 jobs. The company’s Montreal studio will be hit part??icularly hard �70 of the cut employees will be coming from there. 

Up until this year, Behaviour was experiencing some incredible growth. The company’s own press release acknowledges that it’s more than doubled in size over the past years, going from 575 to 1,300 employees. “Over the same period, the greater gaming industry has also witnessed remarkable growth,�the company writes, adding, “However, the industry’s unprecedented popularity has also led to unprecedented competition.�/p>

According to the press release, these changes are aimed at helping the company focus on its primary goals to “lead in horror, lead in service, and explore the possibilities of location-based entertainment.�To that end, Behaviour says that the restructuring won’t affect its work on Dead by Daylight, which will continue to see regular updates and franchise crossovers.

At this point it seems almost unnecessary to point out that this is just the latest in a string of layoffs that’s been snaking through the industry since before the start of the year. Companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Unity â€?to name just a few â€?have all been hit, and the total number of jobs lost in 2024 alone is already reaching 2023’s depressing 9,000. This restruct??uring from Behaviour may seem like small change in comparison, but every job lost is a life disrupted, and ??seeing all these losses piled together is staggering. 

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The newest killer in Dead by Daylight is Vecna, also known as The Lich from Dungeons & Dragons. The powerful Lich has four unique spells that allow him to be a very strong killer if not countered properly. Here is how to counter Vecna in Dead by Daylight and the best strategies to use against him.

How to counter Vecna

The best way to counter Vecna is to utilize the Magic Items that spawn in chests specifically when Vecna is the chosen killer. The chests regenerate as the round goes on, allowing you to replenish up to two Magic Items that ??are great counters to Vecna. You can see the chests glowing with a white aura when they have a Magic Item in them.

Each of the Magic Items allow you to see an aura specific to one of the four spells that Vecna is able to cast. Here are all four ??Magic Items you can obtain and what they do:

• Archivist - Reveals Aura of Dispelling Sphere as it expands
• Interloper - Reveals aura of any pallet affected by Mage Hand
• Nightwatch - Reveals aura of skulls during Flight of the Damned cast
• Skyguard - Reveals aura of Vecna during Fly

Nightwatch and Interloper in particular are very powerful Magic Items that can help deal with th??e tougher tediums that Vecna can throw at you. Skyguard can also be useful for being able to keep a track of where Vecna is, and where he is heading, if you have no other perks that assist you with doing so.

There are also unique ways to counter?????????????????????????? each of Vecna's four spells. Here ??is how to counter each of Vecna's spells:

How to counter Fly

Vecna's Fly spell allows him to quickly levitate in the air and fly in any direct??ion while having no collision. At the end of the Fly animation, collision is re-enabled. The key method to countering Vecna's Fly spell is to turn around and run towards the direction he is coming from, as he can't turn around from the direction he is flying in. You can also strategically body block him as?? he attempts to land out of his Fly, which can really stagger and disorient Vecna.

How to counter Flight of the Damned

The Flight of the Damned spell for Vecna sends up to five skulls in a direction that can hit Survivors. While st wrong, the Flight of the Damned spell can be dodged simply by crouching as the skulls come at you, as they will not hit you if you are crouched. They also slowly spread out as the fly across the map, so you can run away from them and then easily dodge in between them as they spread?? out further and further.

How to counter Dispelling Sphere

When Vecna casts Dispelling Sphere, ?a giant invisible sphere is formed that gives Vecna 3 seconds of Killer Instinct within the sphere and disables all Magic Items it hits for 60 seconds. When Vecna casts this spell you can tell by the change in his avatar on the HUD in the bottom left corner of the screen. It slowly expands, so the easiest way to counter this spell is to simply run from it. However, even if you are hit, it's not incredibly strong as the Killer Instinct reveal only lasts 3 seconds.

How to counter Mage Hand

One of the more interesting spells in Vecna's arsenal is Mage Hand, which allows hi??m to block a pallet from being dropped for 4 seconds or allows him to quickly pick up one that was dropped. If possible continue in the same loop as it will take away Vecna's ability to chase you for a second while he blocks the pallet or lifts it. In the event he lifts th??e pallet you are looping around, you will be able to once again drop it and he will be on cooldown from using Mage Hand.

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The Dungeons & Dragons-themed killer Vecna, The Lich, has officially come to Dead by Daylight. Despite early reports that Vecna was a rather weak killer compared to others, players have discovered some specific builds that can really take advantage of the four spells Vecna has it his disposal. Here is the best Vecna, The Lich build in Dead by Daylight as of patch 8.0.

Best Vecna, The Lich builds

In the early part of the Public Test Server for Vecna, The Lich, players felt as though the new D&D killer was a bit on the weaker side. However, after players got more time to learn him and discover his strengths and weaknesses, alongside a launch day buff specifically for Vecna, he's shaping up to be one of the stronger killers in the game when paired with the right build. Here are all of the best Vecna, The Lich builds in Dead by Daylight:

The Handy Lich Build

Add-Ons: Potion of Speed and Ring of Telekinesis

Perks:

• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance
• Scourge Hook: Floods of Rage
• Make Your Choice
• Friends 'Til The End

About this Build: One of the hardest killer counters in the meta of Dead by Daylight is the crafty use of pallet dropping. Vecna has the perfect kit to counter this with his Mage Hand spell that allows him to punish Survivors for making the decision to drop pallets. With this build, you're able to quickly catch up to survivors thanks to the Potion of Speed and punish Survivor?s for dropping a pallet via the increased pallet lift speed of Mage Hand thanks to Ring of Telekinesis.

Vecna, Master of Bleeds Build

Add-Ons: Vorpal Sword and Dragontooth Dagger

Perks:

• Sloppy Butcher
• Scourge Hook: Gift of Pain
• Blood Echo
• Forced Penance

About this Build: The Vecna Master of Bleeds build for The Lich focuse??s on utilizing the new Dragontooth Dagger Add-On to apply Hemmorhage and Mangled on Survivors hit with a basic attack while holding a Magic Item. While higher-level players can counter this build by not picking up Magic Items, the items themselves are often too strong to be passed up on and is really an easy way to typically enhance your chances against Vecna.

SpeedLich Build

Add-Ons: Boots of Speed and Ring of Spell Storing

Perks:

• Corrupt Intervention
• Bamboozle
• Deadlock
• Pop Goes the Weasel

About this Build: The SpeedLich build for Vecna focuses on the synergy between the two Add-Ons, Boots of Speed and Ring of Spell Storing. Boots of Speed incre??ases the speed of Vecna by 5% for 2 seconds after casting Mage Hand, while Ring of Spell Storing reduces the cooldown on all your spells, including Mage Hand, by 4 seconds. This allows Vecna to essentially?? become a speed demon by using Mage Hand as much as possible to quickly traverse the map.

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