Dead by Daylight PTB delayed

The Dead by Daylight patch test is pushed into early September with a late September full release, while a planned November chapter faces January postponement and a March Survivor could be dropped.

Dead by Daylight PTB Delayed and Survivor Potentially Cancelled

Behaviour Interactive has shifted the Dead by Daylight roadmap for 2025. The September PTB has moved from August 19 to early September, and the full release is now scheduled for late September. The November chapter is postponed to January, and rumors suggest the licensed episode may feature popular IPs, though nothing is confirmed. There is also a possibility the March original Survivor will be scrapped, with current plans described as Survivor plus Map if balance allows.

The company outlined a three phase QoL plan. Phase 1 (Aug to Sep) adds a third bugfix patch, postpones the PTB to early September, addresses issues from July, and buys time for polishing an upcoming original chapter. Phase 2 (Oct to Jan) delays November content to January, focuses the November release on bug fixes and a winter event, and includes updates to high priority killer balance, the Shape gameplay, and changes to slugging, tunnelling and camping. Phase 3 (Feb onwards) centers on a QoL focused March release with potential changes to MMR, prestige rewards, and a review of perks in matches.

Delays like these are a window into how live service games balance content with quality. Pushing a PTB and licensing decisions into tighter windows can help iron out bugs and balance before a wider release, but it also raises questions about predictability for players who plan around a calendar. The focus on bug fixes and a winter event signals a shift toward a stronger first impression for 2025 rather than a fast follow-up.

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The roadmap will be judged by how clearly the studio communicates its next steps.