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Dead by Daylight’s Latest Update Unleashes a Fan-Favorite Horror Icon—Patch Notes, Perks & Release Time Revealed
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After nine years of relentless cat-and-mouse terror, Behaviour Interactive has unveiled its most ambitious roadmap yet, and fans are already counting the hours until Patch 9.0.0 hits the Public Test Build (PTB) on May 30. During the Year 9 Anniversary broadcast the studio confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy’s icon Springtrap will stalk the fog as the new Killer, while bite-sized but highly requested quality-of-life tweaks round out the celebration update.
Key takeaways from the anniversary showcase
• Springtrap Killer & Gregory Survivor — a crossover years in the making finally materializes, complete with unique “Security Breach”–inspired perks.
• Patch 9.0.0 PTB — goes live May 30 on Steam, giving PC players an early look at balance changes before full rollout in mid-June.
• New Map Variant: Fazbear’s Fright — a nightmarish, flame-scorched carnival that reimagines the classic Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.
• Anniversary Event — time-limited Tome challenges, free Bloodpoints, and a community choice cosmetic for Meg and The Trapper.
• Performance overhaul — improved lighting pipeline promises smoother frame rates on last-gen consoles.
Release timeline & pricing
According to Behaviour’s May Developer Update, the full chapter launches June 17 across all platforms, priced at $6.99 / 500 Auric Cells, with the cosmetic pack sold separately. PCGamesN reports that the DLC will also be available through Xbox Game Pass on day one, mirroring last year’s Castlevania collaboration.
Meta shake-ups to watch
• Generator speeds: the base repair time reverts to 90 seconds, but Survivor toolboxes lose 10% efficiency.
• Killer QoL: pallet break animation shortened by 0.2 seconds and all stealth Killers receive a baseline undetectable buff during the first 30 seconds of a match.
• Anti-camp framework: hook proximity now triggers a visible UI deterrent, granting Survivors 7% haste if the Killer lingers too long.
Cross-progression and Switch overhaul
Behaviour confirmed that full cross-progression rolls out to PlayStation and Xbox this summer, while the Nintendo Switch version receives a free graphical upgrade alongside the 9.0.0 patch, ensuring parity with other platforms.
Why this matters
Dead by Daylight continues to dominate the asymmetric horror sub-genre thanks to relentless IP crossovers and a transparent live-service cadence. By blending a nostalgia-fueled killer like Springtrap with meaningful systemic updates, Behaviour secures fresh blood for veteran players while enticing millions of Five Nights at Freddy’s fans to log in for the first time.
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Players eager to test Springtrap early should download the Steam PTB on May 30, while console users can preload the chapter from June 15 to jump straight into the Fazbear’s Fright map at launch. Keep an eye on the in-game store, as limited-edition anniversary cosmetics historically disappear after two weeks.
Stay tuned—our hands-on impressions from the PTB will drop the moment the servers go live.
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