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Now it's more popular than ever, you can play Dead by Daylight free

Dead by Daylight has never really been anything but successful. More than any other game in its genre, it's maintained a strong player base on the strength of its design fundamentals and, of course, the many crossovers with other horror media that have been added to it. From Silent Hill and Resident Evil to Alan Wake and Castlevania additions, DBD has kept the game fresh for existing players while attracting new audiences for years now. That strategy has continued to pay off with its Five Nights at Freddy's DLC, which has brought a ton of new players to the game who will now have an influx of others to join matches with as DBD offers a free weekend, starting now.


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Steam Free Trial and Anniversary Sale!

[p]Experience the world’s deadliest game of hide and seek during our Steam Free Trial from June 19th 1:00pm EST and ends June 23rd 1:00pm EST. You can also save 60% off the base game and up to 50% off select DLCs through Thursday, June 26th  [/p][p][/p][p]To get you started, check out some new player and gameplay information here. Once in the game, the tutorial is a step-by-step guide that teaches you the basics needed to master Killer and Survivors. You can play the tutorial as often as you want, or practice as a Killer against Survivor bots in a Custom Match.[/p][p][/p][p]Once you're ready, choose either “Play as Killer” or “Play as Survivor” and jump into the Entity’s trials[/p][p][/p][p]Good luck and see you in The Fog! [/p][p]The Dead by Daylight Team


[/p][hr][/hr][h2]FAQs [/h2][p]

[/p][h3]What Killers and Survivors are available during the Steam Free Trial? [/h3][p] During the Steam Free Trial, you will have access to five Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Huntress, The Nurse, and The Wraith) and seven Survivors (Dwight Fairfield, William Overbeck, Nea Karlsson, Meg Thomas, David King, Claudette Morel, and Jake Park) when you first play Dead by Daylight. [/p][p][/p][h3]Can I purchase items in the in-game Store during the Steam Free Trial?[/h3][p] You will be able to purchase Auric Cells during the Steam Free Trial. You can also earn Iridescent Shards while playing, which can be used to purchase some Killers, Survivors, and Outfits. [/p][p][/p][h3]Can I purchase and install DLCs during the Steam Free Trial? [/h3][p] You will be able to purchase Chapter DLCs during the Steam Free Trial. However, you will lose access to this content unless you have a paid copy of Dead by Daylight. We recommend players buy the base game before purchasing Chapter DLCs. [/p][p][/p][h3]Will I have access to the game and its content after the Steam Free Trial ends? [/h3][p] Once the Steam Free Trial ends, you will lose access to any Dead by Daylight content, including Auric Cells and Chapter DLCs. You will need to purchase the Dead by Daylight base game to re-gain access to that content. [/p][p][/p][h3]How do I continue playing Dead by Daylight after the Steam Free Trial ends? [/h3][p] Any progress you have made leveling up your character(s) during the free trial or unlocking the Bloodweb will be saved. To continue playing, you will need to purchase the Dead by Daylight base game or a Dead by Daylight bundle from the Steam Store page.[/p]

Dead by Daylight Steam count hits giant, record highs thanks to new FNAF update

Dead by Daylight has hosted crossovers with just about every fictional universe possible, horror or otherwise. Over the years, we've seen survivors and killers based on movie series like Halloween, Evil Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Child's Play, as well as games such as Castlevania, Resident Evil, and Silent Hill. Naturally, then, DBD would have to get around to featuring one of the most popular horror game series to emerge in the last few decades. And now, with the launch of its Five Nights at Freddy's DLC, that crossover has finally been realized, with DBD exploding on Steam as a result.


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The Dead by Daylight Stats Tracker is Available Now!

[p][/p][p]Want to know which Perks have helped you get the most kills as Killer? Which Survivors you’ve escaped the most Trials with? We’ve got you covered with the Official Dead by Daylight Stats Tracker![/p][p]Available now on desktop and mobile, this new website highlights your personal accomplishments within The Fog by tracking gameplay stats from across your played matches. This includes global stats like total hours, as well as role-specific stats like your total chases won as Killer, or your Survivor that has been hooked the most. This also includes Perk usage! Check out your top Perks and see which ones have brought you the most success. You can even dig into your recent match history to see how your performance stacks up.[/p][p][/p][p]Ready to dive in and check out your stats? Follow these easy steps:[/p][p]1. Visit the Official Dead by Daylight Stats Tracker[/p][p]2. Sign in to your Behaviour Account or sign-up if you don’t have one (https://account.bhvr.com/).[/p][p]3. Ensure you’ve linked at least one platform you play Dead by Daylight on to this Behaviour Account. We also support cross-progression![/p][p]4. Explore your personal gameplay stats![/p][p][/p][p]Currently, the website is only available in English and focused on delivering stats from your regular 1v4 matches and seasonal events like Blood Moon and Haunted by Daylight, but that doesn’t mean it needs to end there. We will be adding support for additional languages soon and are always looking for ways to expand upon the Stats Tracker, so we’ll be monitoring your feedback as we consider potential additions and improvements. If there’s something you’d like to see in the Stats Tracker, let us know on our social channels![/p][p]For more information about some of the finer details of this feature – from the date stats tracking began to the refresh rate of your stats – don’t hesitate to check out the FAQ on the Stats Tracker page.[/p][p]Want to check this out for yourself? Visit the Official Dead by Daylight Stats Tracker to get started![/p]