Summary
Behaviour Interactive has released a brand-new update for the asymmetrical multiplayer horror gameDead by Daylightthat actually reduces the overall file size for the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions. As a live service game,Dead by Daylightis supported with frequent updates. The more exciting updates add brand-new Killers and Survivors to the mix, but there are equally important updates that address balance issues, fix bugs, and more.
Developer Behaviour Interactivehas just released a massive new update forDead by Daylightthat users can download right now. The big new feature isDead by Daylightupgrading to Unreal Engine 5, which won’t have any immediately noticeable benefit to players, but will serve “as a foundation for possible future improvements.” The update also introduces a new store and makes some other changes, one which greatly benefits PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers.
In a world wherevideo game file sizes continue to balloon out of control, it’s always great whenever a game can reduce its file size. This is especially true for live-service titles, as gamers may feel the need to have multiple of them installed at once to play with their friends. As of the latest update, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers will notice that the overall file size forDead by Daylighthas beenreduced by a whopping 18GBon Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers will also get to enjoy everything else that comes as part of the latestDead by Daylightupdate. Besides the aforementioned switch to Unreal Engine 5 and the new store, the update also changes The Twins Killer.Behaviour previously updated The Twins, but the changes proved to be controversial, hence the latest update to them. It’s possible more tweaking will be necessary, though the same goes for anyDead by DaylightKiller.
This update may not draw as much attention as ones that add substantial new content to the game, but there should be plenty more of those in the future. Fans can expect theDead by Daylightroster of Killersand Survivors to grow significantly in the months ahead, as Behaviour continues to release new updates for the popular asymmetrical multiplayer horror game on a regular basis.
UX improvements
Environment/Maps
Haddonfield - Lampkin Lane
The map has been difficult for the players to enjoy. We made the decision to update it, prioritizing gameplay quality. The length of the street was reduced, line of sight blockers have been added in the street, removed any closed houses, reduced the amount of tiles in the map, added gameplay and blockers on the border tiles. added openings in the main house to improve the navigation and the gameplay. and the park tiles have also been revisited.
Dead by Daylight
WHERE TO PLAY
Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.
