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Update 7.4.1 | Bugfix Patch

[h2]Release Schedule[/h2]

Update releases: 11AM ET
The "Bone Chill" Winter event starts: Dec. 14th at 11AM ET
The "Bone Chill" Winter event Tome starts: Dec. 14th at 11AM ET

[h2]Features[/h2]
[h3]UX[/h3]

Input icons on Killer's Power stay visible, becoming semi-transparent when that input cannot be used.

[h2]Content[/h2]
[h3]The Good Guy[/h3]

There is now input protection when entering Hidey-Ho Mode (a small delay before you can exit the mode to prevent double-tapping and accidentally wasting the Power by exiting immediately).

[h3]The Trickster[/h3]

Memento Blades Add-on: Increased the bonus throw speed from Memento Blades to 10% (was 5%).

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]Archives[/h3]

Fixed an issue where no audio feedback would play when interacting with a Glyph.
Audio
Fixed an issue that caused the Good Guy's VO lines to overlap and cause the Slice & Dice yell to be silent.

[h3]Bots[/h3]

Bots no longer run away when a player fails to complete a Heal action on them.
Bots no longer try to heal players that went into the Downed State by using Plot Twist.
Bots will now attempt to get the players' attention if they want to be healed.
Bots can no longer blind The Mastermind while being thrown.

[h3]Characters[/h3]

Fixed an issue that caused The Huntress' arm to glitch when throwing a hatchet while looking down.
Fixed an issue that caused The Nurse to gain an additional blink charge after charging a blink and picking up a downed Survivor with the Matchbox Add-on.
Fixed an issue that caused the Demogorgon to traverse with a carried Survivor if it cancelled the traverse interaction at the last second and picked up a downed Survivor.
Fixed an issue that caused the Demogorgon's portal auras to be white instead of yellow after being activated.
Fixed an issue that caused from Survivor perspective, to flip repeatedly when The Good Guy interrupted them during a Vault.
Fixed an issue that caused The Killer's camera to clip into Charles Lee Ray during the "Wiggle out" animation of the Survivor.
Fixed an issue that caused the Good Guy's basic attack to hit ground collision when looking slightly downward on a missed attack.
Fixed an issue that caused interaction prompts to remain visible when The Good Guy was performing a Slice & Dice.
Fixed an issue that caused random The Good Guy VO subtitles to display when loading into or leaving the match.
Fixed an issue that caused Survivors to be misaligned while being carried by Charles Lee Ray/The Good guy.
Fixed an issue that caused The Good Guy's camera to be extremely misaligned and clipping after interacting with a Glyph.

[h3]Environment/Maps[/h3]

Fixed an issue on the Nostromo Wreckage Map where characters can get on top pf some debris.
Fixed an issue on Gas Heaven Map where The Demogorgon could get on top of a pallet.
Fixed a global issue where the doors of Lockers would clip in the stairs of the Basement.
Fixed an issue in The Underground Complex Map where Killers could not grab Survivors working on a side of a Generator.
Fixed an issue in Coal Tower Map where Killers could land on top of crates.
Fixed an issue in Badham Preschool Map where the Killer was unable to vault the window of the Killer Shack.
Fixed an issue in Family Residence Map where The Good Guy was able to land on top of blockers.
Fixed an issue where traps could be hidden under water in the Yamaoka Estate Maps.
Fixed an issue where Killers were unable to grab Survivors on some Generators in the Midwich Elementary School Map.

[h3]UI[/h3]

Fixed an edge case where switching between characters with an identical Perk inventory except for Perk levels would fail to update the inventory.
Fixed the Store Banner subtitle in the Featured section so that it's not cut before the end in certain languages.
Fixed an issue in the Archives Rift menu where the Auric Cell Reward preview stayed displayed after selecting a Blood Point Reward.

Upcoming Live Updates Roadmap

We're looking ahead at some of the live updates the team will be working on for the next six months. As always, timelines might change, but we'll keep you updated as we progress!

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Dead by Daylight is always improving as Behaviour Interactive listens to the community and takes all feedback into consideration. The game has forever been a cozy haven for us LGBT+ players, with the developer's outspoken support for Pride and fans that fit under the diverse umbrella of identities. While rainbow cosmetics are fun, we've all waited for more representation among DBD's roster of killers and survivors. Thanks to a new collaboration with Rainbow Six Siege, we now have it as the game introduces its first transgender character.

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Dead by Daylight confirms more killer nerfs, and The Pig isn't safe

Dead by Daylight is heavy on our minds with the release of its latest killer, deadly doll Chucky. Behaviour Interactive has even more changes in store for us, with a recent livestream confirming various quality-of-life changes, gameplay updates, and of course, killer tweaks. You're probably wondering if your main is facing future changes. Chances are that if you play as a killer, The Pig included, the DBD tweaks will affect you.

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