Summary

  • Dead by Daylight reduced prices for 8 original characters, including popular Survivors and Killers, making them more accessible.
  • Access to key perks locked behind certain characters remains essential for gameplay strategy and diversity.
  • Characters such as Kate Denson, Feng Min, and The Hag offer highly useful perks, contributing significantly to player builds.

Dead by Daylight made some characters more affordable by offering a huge price change. At the moment, there are currently 44 Survivors and 37 Killers available in Dead by Daylight. While the base game already offers a diverse roster to use, the choices and perks selection has become so large that having access to more characters really changes the dynamics of the game.

A few of Dead by Daylight's best perks are locked behind certain characters, and that is why it's still essential to be able to access them. In fact, many of those that utilize new mechanics are only available if certain Survivors and Killers are purchased. Some Dead by Daylight perk types such as Hex, Boon, Scourge Hook, and Teamwork can only be unlocked by buying them, either from the Shrine of Secrets or by getting the character associated with it. However, the game is making changes regarding the availability of some characters to give players more options.

According to a tweet by Dead by Daylight, eight original characters will have reduced prices in the store. Dead by Daylight's The Hag, The Clown, Feng Min, and Kate Denson, are just some of the noteworthy names on the list whose prices have been adjusted. They will all be available for 125 Auric Cells each instead of 250 Auric Cells. The in-game currency price has also been adjusted, and each of the characters can also be bought for 2,250 Iridescent Shards. In addition, the Maddening Darkness DLC pack's price, which includes eight characters plus bundled cosmetics, will be on sale for $9.99 only.

Dead by Daylight Characters With Reduced Prices

  • Survivors
    • Ace Visconti
    • Feng Min
    • Kate Denson
    • Adam Francis

  • Killers
    • The Doctor
    • The Hag
    • The Clown
    • The Spirit

Out of the Survivors mentioned, Kate Denson, Adam Francis, and Feng Min are said to be essential characters to have, as they each own what many consider as Dead by Daylight's top perks. Denson's Windows of Opportunity, Francis' Deliverance, and Min's Lithe are part of many players' builds. Some would even go as far as to say that any of the three perks mentioned are used by those in queues.

From the Killer side, The Doctor, The Hag, and The Clown have perks that are highly useful as well. Not to mention, many players believe Dead by Daylight's The Spirit is an S-Tier character. The Hag offers useful Hex perks to control progress. The Clown's Pop The Weasel helps reduce Survivors' generator progress. Meanwhile, The Doctor's Overcharge makes it difficult for players to hit one skill check.

Overall, while many of the characters offered are somewhat on the older side, they still contribute a lot to builds being done by regular players. With a reduced price, it could help new players get accustomed to the flexibility of mixing up perks and discovering a play style that fits theirs.

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Dead by Daylight
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Horror
Survival
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Top Critic Avg: 70 /100 Critics Rec: 47%
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Released
June 14, 2016
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Behaviour Interactive
Publisher(s)
Behaviour Interactive
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.

Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.

This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.

Cross Save
yes
Franchise
Dead by Daylight
Number of Players
5
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
Horror, Survival
How Long To Beat
N/A
X|S Optimized
Yes
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
File Size Xbox Series
51 GB (October 2022)