DBD dev and leaker set disappointing “expectations” for highly-anticipated killer update

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Dead By Daylight has an extensive roster of great killers, and BeHaviour Interactive has revealed the rogues who are set to receive updates for November as well as January. Easily the biggest name on the list is The Nightmare a.k.a. Freddy Kreuger from Nightmare on Elm Street. We’re eager to see what updates will happen, but both a DBD dev and leaker have set disappointing “expectations”.

Right now fans can enjoy Haunted By Daylight, and extra Bloodpoints are on offer in addition to the total 1,100,000 BP from the login calendar. BeHaviour is also currently hosting a competition where a lucky winner can claim a free prize worth over $2,000, and the November 2024 roadmap so far includes the return of 2v8 along with the Chapter 34 PTB for players on Steam.

While the return of 2v8 and the Chapter 34 public-test build are both exciting aspects for next month, November also marks the beginning of new killer tweaks and updates. The update for Freddy Kreuger won’t arrive until January, and Dead By Daylight fans should make sure not to expect too much.

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Dead By Daylight dev sets “expectations” for Freddy Kreuger update

On the BeHaviour Interactive forums, Dead By Daylight community manager, Peanits, has responded to fans excited for the Freddy Kreuger update set to arrive in January.

Freddy hasn’t been updated for a very long time, and The Nightmare mains are hoping for a good rework. A lot fans on the forums were hopeful that the “old Freddy” would return, but, unfortunately, that’s not happening.


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In response to the clamouring for an earlier version of The Nightmare, Peanits announced, “To set expectations, I can confirm that this is not old Freddy returning”.

Image credit: BeHaviour Interactive forums

Following the dev’s response, a lot of fans remarked “that’s the end of the happiness and enthusiasm”. However, it’s unfortunately not the end of bad news.

In addition to the old Freddy not coming back, Dead By Daylight leaker, Dvveet, has told fans not to expect any skins. This is another shame as fans would love costumes for Freddy, but it unfortunately does not appear to be happening.

Before The Nightmare updates arrive in January, below are the killers set to receive tweaks in November:

  • The Shape
  • The Dark Lord
  • The Demogorgon
  • The Ghost Face
  • The Good Guy
  • The Lich
  • The Mastermind

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.

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Dead by Daylight

  • Platform(s): Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Action, Survival Horror
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