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The latest update for Dead by Daylight, version 7.4.2, focuses primarily on character balancing, addressing several Killers, and resolving minor bugs to enhance the game’s competitiveness for players. Notably, a prior update had temporarily disabled the flashlight and a few perks due to issues that required attention, but these have now been rectified in this latest update.
For live service games like Dead by Daylight, ongoing patches and fixes play a crucial role in maintaining game freshness and balance as it evolves. These updates ensure that the content remains stable and aligned with the game’s roadmap, which outlines planned major content updates, new characters like Killers and Survivors, and adjustments to game mechanics. However, sometimes the introduction of new elements can lead to unexpected issues with existing assets, necessitating minor bug fix patches.
The Dead by Daylight team provided patch notes for update 7.4.2, which prominently include the re-enabling of the flashlight and specific perks such as Residual Manifest, Dramaturgy, and Appraisal. Additionally, adjustments have been made to The Trickster and the newest Killer, The Good Guy (Chucky), with minor enhancements to Chucky’s Batteries Included perk and several tweaks to The Trickster’s Main Event ability. These adjustments aim to improve game stability and resolve in-game behavioral concerns.
Looking ahead, with much in store for Dead by Daylight in 2024, players are anticipating a series of quality-of-life updates planned from January to March. The first quarter of 2024 will focus on adjustments to characters like The Onryo, The Hillbilly, and The Blight, with further updates scheduled throughout the year. The game continues to maintain a strong following, and fans are hopeful that these updates will positively contribute to its growth and sustained success.
Some notable changes highlighted in the patch notes (7.4.2) include adjustments to The Good Guy’s Batteries Included perk, enhancements to The Trickster’s abilities, and an array of bug fixes across various aspects of the game, such as characters, environments/maps, UI improvements, and miscellaneous issues related to survivors’ interactions with lockers, among others.