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Snag some of 2023's new horror games for dirt cheap

Dead Island 2 is making waves among its nostalgic community once more thanks to its upcoming lore-filled expansion, Haus. If you're like me, then you grew up playing the original and immediately jumped into Dambuster Studios' recent sequel. The zombie shooter does sport a hefty price, though, as new horror games generally do. If you've been waiting for a discount to grab it, the Epic Games Store's annual Halloween sale is here with massive deals for games like Dead Island 2 and other banger sequels such as Gunfire Games' own Remnant II.


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Update 7.3.1 | Bugfix Patch


[h2]Release Schedule[/h2]
  • Update releases: 11AM ET
  • "Haunted by Daylight" Halloween event starts: 2PM ET
  • "Haunted by Daylight" Halloween tome opens: 2PM ET

[h2]Content[/h2]
[h3]The Trapper[/h3]
  • The Trapper's Bear Traps now spawn close to each Generator at the beginning of a Trial.

[h3]The Skull Merchant[/h3]
  • Added unique prompts to differentiate which direction a Drone will rotate in.

[h3]Haunted by Daylight[/h3]
  • "Haunted by Daylight" Halloween event (starts October 18th 2PM ET).
  • The Archives
    • "Haunted by Daylight" Halloween event tome (opens October 18th 2PM ET).
  • Event Gameplay Details screen
    • The event popup has a new tab where you can view details of the event gameplay.
  • Event Currency
    • Haunted by Daylight introduces a new reward, Dark Trinkets, an exclusive currency for Halloween events.
    • Dark Trinkets are earned by completing challenges and levels within the Haunted by Daylight event tome.
    • Spend Dark Trinkets on cosmetics and charms within the event's Collection screen.
  • Collection Milestone Rewards
    • Milestone Rewards are a set of rewards that you unlock simply by unlocking event collection rewards. Earn all event cosmetics to unlock them all!

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]Archives[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue where the "Falling Darkness" Master Challenge can be completed after the first activation of the Nightfall.
  • Fixed a visual issue when playing animatics on screen with an aspect ratio other then 16:9.
  • All skill check related Challenges and Master Challenges no longer gain progress while wiggling out of the Killer's grasp.

[h3]Anti Face-camp[/h3]
  • The anti face-camp UI is no longer visible when the last Survivor alive is hooked.
  • The anti face-camp meter is now colored when filling up.
  • Hooked Survivors no longer count when calculating the rate at which the anti face-camp meter fills up.
  • The audio cue when the anti face-camp meter is full properly plays for spectators.
  • The Struggle skill checks will now properly show up when the Unhook Self interaction is started during a Struggle skill check and then stopped midway.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the anti face-face camp feature to not fill the meter when the Killer was standing above certain basements.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the anti face-face camp meter to stop filling when the Killer was slightly higher than the hooked Survivor.

[h3]Audio[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused the anti face-camp to not have an audio cue when the meter is filled while spectating.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the found match SFX to not being played.

[h3]Bots[/h3]
  • Bots now avoid short loops created by a one-way ramp.

[h3]Characters[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused a placeholder string to appear when The Skull Merchant targets a Drone to change its rotation direction.
  • Fixed various localization issues in various Skull Merchant Add-ons.
  • Fixed an issue with The Skull Merchant Geographical Readout Add-on to prevent the Add-on stacking with itself and removed the kill switch allowing the Add-on to be selected again.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented Survivors from playing the correct animation when using Blast Mine or Wiretap on a Generator.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Drone to be missing in The Skull Merchant's hand when using Killer Power.
  • Fixed an issue that caused The Demogorgon's hand to clip into the Killer's camera view while carrying a Survivor and looking down.
  • Survivors can no longer instantly free trapped allies from The Trapper’s Bear Trap when it is placed on a staircase.
  • Skull Merchant Drones recalled when rotating counter-clockwise now rotate clockwise when placed again.
  • EDIT: Fixed an issue that caused The Cenobite to be unable to use his Killer Power after solving the Lament Configuration.

[h3]Environment/Maps[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to be able to climb a vault, instead of jumping on it, on the Nostromo's wreckage.

[h3]Perks[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused the perk Background Player to activate when performing rushed actions without moving.

[h3]Platforms[/h3]
  • Friends from other platforms are now correctly visible in the Friends Menu.

[h3]UI[/h3]
  • In the Archives, the "Unlock Tiers" functionality was still accessible by Gamepad even if the button was not visible.
  • Fixed an issue when collecting a mystery box as the last node didn't reveal the mystery item collected.
  • Fixed a rare issue in the Lobby where the player's wallet could be seen duplicated.
  • Fixed an issue with the Match Found SFX not playing anymore.
  • The day and night cycle is now visible on the Survivor portraits when playing as The Dredge.

[h3]Misc[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused missing a Brand New Part skill check to disable Generator passive regression.
  • Fixed older Event Cosmetics (such as Frosty Eyes) missing from players' inventories.

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]
  • When The Oni goes through an open Unstable Rift teleporter, parts of its character model will become visible and clip through the camera.
  • When completing a Trial as either Survivor or Killer the tally screen does not show the expected result.

DBD Haunted by Daylight 2023 start time, rewards, and details

When is the DBD Haunted by Daylight event? Spooky season is here once again, and many of our favorite games hold events and celebrations to get you in the Halloween mood. Naturally, though, the best games to scare you silly are those that are already terrifying, and the Dead by Daylight Haunted by Daylight event is back to Dwighten you in 2023. Like Dwight and frighten, geddit? No? I tried.


If you thought Dead by Daylight killers were the worst thing waiting for you when you enter the Fog, think again... This Halloween, The Entity releases some old victims into the world to make things even harder for Dead by Daylight survivors and killers - but they can also be used to your advantage. Read on for more details about this year's spooky DBD Haunted by Daylight event, in which you can collect some new in-game items. If that's not enough though, there are always DBD codes for more goodies.


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Dead by Daylight’s Haunted By Daylight Event Returns!

It’s time to celebrate Halloween in Dead by Daylight with the spookiest Event of the year. In case you missed our recent Livestream, we’ve got you covered with this complete guide to all things Haunted by Daylight.

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[h3]Atmosphere To Die For[/h3]
From October 18th, 2:00 PM ET – November 6th, 2:00 PM ET, Haunted by Daylight will take over the Entity’s Realm, tainting it with the mysterious presence of the Void Realm. Not only that, but familiar sights like Generators and Hooks will also undergo a spooky transformation.

The Bloodweb will also see the return of the Will O' Wisp Flashlight, the All Hallows' Eve Lunchbox Med-Kit, the Blight Serum, and the Arcane Dowsing Rod Bloodpoint Offering.



[h3]The Void Beckons[/h3]
This year marks the arrival of the Void Realm, a terrifying Realm created by The Entity as a wasteland for its discarded...playthings. For the first time, the Void Realm is explorable, and its presence will have an immediate impact on Trials for both Killer and Survivor. So how does it all come together on the gameplay side?



[h3]Collect Void Energy [/h3]
Like last year, players must complete specific objectives to collect Void Energy:

Survivor
  • Repairing Halloween Generators
  • Stunning a Killer carrying Void Energy
  • Destroying a Pumpkin
Killer
  • Hooking Survivors on Halloween Hooks
  • Downing a Survivor carrying Void Energy
  • Destroying a Pumpkin










They can also collect Void Orbs, which float toward the player when approached. After sufficient Void Energy has been collected, seek out one of four Unstable Rifts to deposit your haul and activate that Rift. Once enough collective Void Energy has been deposited across all Unstable Rifts, all Rifts will become portals to the Void Realm, which you will be free to enter.

[h3]Entering The Void[/h3]
When you step into the Void Realm, don’t be alarmed. Okay, you can be somewhat alarmed. Killers will be Undetectable while in the Void Realm, but they will not be able to use their Powers. At the same time, Survivors will be Exhausted and Broken (if already injured or injured in The Void Realm).

You won’t find any Generators, Pallets, Lockers, Chests, or Totems in the Void Realm. There are Hooks, but when a Survivor is placed on one, they will instantly be transported to a Hook on the Map. There are ghostly figures called Haunts, the spirits of all those drained and discarded by The Entity. Provide them with 12 Void Energy to Capture them and release them from the Void and into the Map.

Note that The Void will close a) 2 minutes after spawning, or b) once all available Haunts have been released.



[h3]HAUNT-ed By Daylight [/h3]
Once a Haunt has been released, their Aura is revealed. From there, it can impact players in various ways, acting as either a boon or a trap.

For Survivors who complete the Release they will immediately gain a boost for a brief duration, consisting of Haste, Endurance, and 20% faster Action Speed. Their held Item will also be refilled to 50%.

For Killers who completed the Release, they will also immediately gain a boost for a brief duration, consisting of Haste, Undetectable, and 20% faster Action and Cooldown speed.

If a Survivor approaches a Haunt Released by a Survivor, they will briefly receive the Haste speed boost. If a Killer approaches a Haunt Released by a Survivor, they will briefly become Hindered.

If a Killer approaches a Haunt they have Released, they will receive a brief Haste speed boost. If a Survivor approaches a Haunt Released by a Killer, their camera will lock onto the Haunt (similar to a Hag’s Phantasm Trap), and they’ll temporarily become Hindered.

[h3]Pumpkin Time[/h3]
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a few Pumpkins scattered around the Map. As is tradition, destroying a Pumpkin will lead to one of three outcomes: the Haste Status Effect, the Hindered Status Effect, or nothing at all.


[h3]Event Tome + Halloween Rewards[/h3]
It wouldn’t be Halloween without treats, and we’ve got you covered with plenty of earnable rewards to unlock . This year, you’ll be able to earn Dark Trinkets by completing challenges in the Haunted by Daylight Event Tome, which can then be used to purchase Haunted by Daylight Cosmetics for both Killer and Survivor:

Survivor Skeleton Shirts:
  • Nea Karlsson – Painted Skeleton Shirt
  • Kate Denson – Musical Rib-Cage Shirt
  • Yui Kimura – Bone Handlebar Shirt
  • Mikaela Reid – Celestial Skeleton Shirt
  • Haddie Kaur – Card Reader Shirt
  • Vittorio Toscano – Carved Bones Shirt






Killer Candy Weapons:
  • The Wraith – Sweet Blade
  • The Huntress – Jaw Slasher
  • The Legion – Syrupy Knife
  • The Deathslinger – Chocolate Spike
  • The Dredge – Chewing Blade
  • The Skull Merchant – Candy Breaker Blade






In addition, Cosmetics and Charms can also be unlocked by completing the Event Tome, including several pieces of a new Outfit for The Knight and Meg Thomas:

Outfits
  • The Knight – Jack O'Lantern (BODY + WEAPON)
  • Meg Thomas – Candy Night (TORSO + LEGS)




Charms
  • Void Pumpkin
  • Buried Candy
  • Little Scoundrel
  • Little Sweetie
  • Scarecrow Jake
  • Huntress Werewolf


This Event also features several Milestone Rewards, which can only be earned after unlocking enough Cosmetics. This includes the final pieces of The Knight’s Jack Lantern and Meg Thomas’ Candy Night Outfits . Here are their unlock requirements:

Milestone Rewards:
  • Void Pumpkin - Charm – Unlock 6 Cosmetics
  • Meg Thomas – Smoky Eyes (HEAD) – Unlock 12 Cosmetics
  • The Knight – Burning Sight (HEAD) – Unlock 21 Cosmetics


It will also be easier to keep track of which Rewards remain, with an easy-to-follow tab in the Store & Collection screen. Don’t worry – any leftover Dark Trinkets will be converted into Bloodpoints when the Event wraps up.

[h3]Seasonal Collections[/h3]
Halloween is all about choosing the right costume, and we’re bringing out several terrifying Collections for the occasion, including a few returning seasonal favorites. On October 18th, head to the in-game store and check out the Tricks And Treats Collection and The Void Collection, followed by the Hallowed Blight Collection on October 24th. We’re also bringing back all previous Halloween Collections for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

Stay tuned for upcoming blogposts detailing all the new Collections when they drop! Please note that the Tricks And Treats Collection and Void Collection will be available for a limited time until November 6th.










[h3]Twitch Drops[/h3]
At long last, Twitch Drops are coming! We’ll be giving away some great stuff, and all you have to do is register your account and watch participating Dead by Daylight streams on Twitch. Stay tuned for more details on how to connect your account and earn your rewards, but in the meantime – here's what you can get between Oct 13th and November 6th.
  • Hatch Micro Playset Charm: Watch 1 hour of a participating live channel
  • Elodie Rakoto – Eyed Ribcage Shirt: Watch 2 hours of a participating live channel
  • The Hag – Sugar Claw: Watch 3 hours of a participating live channel


Experience the thrilling terror of Halloween with Dead by Daylight’s Haunted by Daylight Event. We’d like to thank you for spending time with us in The Fog, and be sure to unlock those rewards, Capture as many Haunts as you can, and brave the unknown mysteries of the Void Realm.

See you in The Fog,
The Dead by Daylight Team

TOME 17: COMMITMENT of The Archives is now available!

Uncover lost memories for The Oni, Feng Min, and the House of Arkham. Progress through the Rift and beyond, completing brand-new gameplay Challenges and earning toy-themed Cosmetic rewards for The Oni, Feng Min, The Dredge, Adam Francis, and more. It’s all waiting in The Archives.

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[h3]NEW MEMORIES[/h3]
The dark taint of dishonour seeps into the soil. Before he was The Oni, he was Kazan Yamaoka, a fearsome warrior of unmatched brutality. And what happens when the game is over? For Feng Min, caught between competitive e-sports and familial responsibilities, the answer is shrouded in haze. Finally, continue the saga of the House of Arkham, plunging ever deeper into the strange and magnificent horrors of the unknown.

[h3]NEW OUTFITS[/h3]
Whether Killer or Survivor, all are The Entity’s playthings. Tome 17: COMMITMENT takes a mischievous turn into a truly terrifying toy chest. Open it to find a disturbing Daruma doll, a stylish toy collector, a trusty game shop employee, a competitive e-sports icon, and an unsettling amalgamation of forgotten playthings.

Progress through the Premium Rift Track to unlock Outfits for The Oni, Feng Min, Adam Francis, Dwight Fairfield, The Dredge, The Clown, and Dwight Fairfield. Continue into the Deep Rift to unlock Rift-exclusive rewards for all who progress beyond Tier 70.

Those who traverse the Free Track will be rewarded with a total of 500K Bloodpoints, which ensures that every Tier will earn players a new reward. In addition, the Free Track also yields unlockable Cosmetics for Claudette Morel, Ace Visconti, Yun-Jin Lee, and The Hillbilly.

[h3]NEW CHALLENGES[/h3]
Complete Challenges to progress further in the Tome and its associated Rift. Tomes are separated into several Levels, each containing a new layout for the Auris Web with more challenges, lore entries, Bloodpoints, and Rift Fragments.
Try your hand at mastering The Oni, Feng Min and their respective Perks with character-specific gameplay Challenges.

[h3]GAMEPLAY UPDATES[/h3]
An Anti-face-camping system. A Skull Merchant rework. Updates to The Trapper, The Huntress, The Trickster, The Deathslinger, and The Legion. Changes to The Shattered Square and the Macmillan Estate. Perk balance adjustments.

For more information on all gameplay related updates, check out our official Patch Notes right here.

The stories of The Oni, Feng Min, and more are waiting to be uncovered. We hope you enjoy discovering everything Tome 17: COMMITMENT has to offer.

See you in The Fog...
The Dead by Daylight team