DBD Chapter 35 PTB start time, release date countdown and killer leaks

The Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB is finally ready to begin! It was delayed from February, which also means that the full release has been delayed to April. However, it’s now right around the corner, and it is set to deliver a new licensed killer. Here is the release date and time countdown for when the DBD Chapter 35 PTB will start, along with leaks regarding the identity of the new Dead By Daylight killer.

Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB release date

The release date for the Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB is March 11th. This is officially confirmed by BeHaviour Interactive as part of the March 2025 roadmap.

In addition to the public-test build set to come out, March will also see the return of a popular LTM, and there are new codes for players to redeem before they quickly expire. Below is the full March 2025 roadmap for DBD:

• March 4th – April 4th
  • Pinhead Last Chance sale
• March 4th
  • Outfits from the Rift
• March 11th
  • Chapter 35 PTB
  • Outfits from the Rift
• March 12th
  • Tadaima Japan event
• March 18th – 31st
  • Chaos Shuffle
  • Bloodhunt 2x Extra Bloodpoints
• March 18th
  • Outfits from the Rift
• March 24th – 31st
  • Up to 30% off Fearless Legends sale

Unfortunately, there is a month long-sale for the Hellraiser Chapter. This is because Pinhead is leaving on April 4th. Some Hellraiser content will still remain despite Pinhead leaving the game, but, if you don’t own the Chapter already, make sure to buy it before it’s gone for good.

When does the DBD Chapter 35 PTB start?

The release time for when the Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB will start is 8AM PDT/11AM EDT/3PM GMT on March 11th. These launch hours have been confirmed by BeHaviour Interactive.

Provided you own BeHaviour Interactive’s horror juggernaut on Steam, you will need to follow the below steps once the demo goes live:

• Right-click Dead By Daylight in your Steam library 
• Select “Properties” 
• Head into “Betas”, then select Public Test Build from the list 

Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB start time US

• 8AM PDT on Tuesday, March 11th
• 11AM EDT on Tuesday, March 11th

DBD Chapter 35 PTB release time UK

• 3PM GMT on Tuesday, March 11th

Countdown

Below is a countdown to when the public-test build will launch:

Killer leaks

As of writing, BeHaviour Interactive hasn’t revealed the Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 killer. However, leaks from several different sources, including an often-reliable leaker, claim that the new licensed rogue is Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul.

This hasn’t been confirmed by the developer, so it is just a leak as of writing. In addition to revealing the killer’s identity, it’s also claimed that the perks and abilities include powers involving tentacles.

It’s possible BeHaviour could reveal the rogue before the PTB begins, but we do know they will be officially unveiled during an offline in-person event in Tokyo, Japan.

This is the final licensed killer for Year 9, and it is a Paragraph meaning the killer will not be accompanied by a survivor or map. This chapter will soon be followed by Year 9’s final original survivor, and then we move into Year 10, for which BeHaviour has only confirmed an FNAF Chapter.

For more Dead By Daylight content, check out our ranking of the top 10 DLC expansions to buy along with a ranking of the best killer perks and best survivor perks.