Difference between revisions of "Dead by Daylight"
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|anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable anisotropic filtering|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/deadbydaylight/comments/69vyna/does_anybody_else_feel_a_slight_input_lag_when/dha3srt/|title=Reddit: /r/deadbydaylight|date=2020-11-28}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|Scalability.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Scalability.ini}}. | ||
# Add the following lines: | # Add the following lines: | ||
− | <pre>[TextureQuality@1] | + | <pre> |
+ | [TextureQuality@1] | ||
r.MaxAnisotropy=16 | r.MaxAnisotropy=16 | ||
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[TextureQuality@3] | [TextureQuality@3] | ||
− | r.MaxAnisotropy=16</pre> | + | r.MaxAnisotropy=16 |
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Anti-aliasing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/381210/discussions/0/2263565217521806311/?ctp=4#c2247804520116699355|title=Steam forums: Dead By Daylight|date=2020-11-28}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|Engine.ini}}. | # Open {{File|Engine.ini}}. | ||
# Add the following lines: | # Add the following lines: | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | [/ | + | [/script/engine.streamingsettings] |
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r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0 | r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Toggle Vsync|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/deadbydaylight/comments/4xxx8n/psa_how_to_boost_your_fps_by_disabling_vsync/|title=Reddit: /r/deadbydaylight|date=2020-11-28}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|GameUserSettings.ini}}. | # Open {{File|GameUserSettings.ini}}. | ||
− | # Find the following line, and set to the desired value. | + | # Find the following line, and set to the desired value (true/false). |
− | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | bUseVSync= | + | bUseVSync=false |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change FPS cap|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/1454324/#Comment_1454324|title=Official Dead by Daylight Forums|date=2020-11-28}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | {{ii}}The maximum that can be set is 120 due to a hard cap. | ||
+ | {{ii}}Default value of 0.000000 is a 60 FPS cap. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file| | + | # Open {{file|GamerUserSettings.ini}}. |
− | # | + | # Find the following line and set it to the desired value: |
− | <pre> | + | <pre> |
− | + | FrameRateLimit=120 | |
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 02:48, 28 November 2020
Developers | |
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Behaviour Interactive | |
Publishers | |
2016-2017 | Starbreeze Studios |
2018-present | Behaviour Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 14, 2016 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
OpenCritic | 66 |
IGDB | 61 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror |
Themes | Horror, Supernatural |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |
- All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition includes the official soundtrack, digital art book, and two masks for Payday 2.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The 80's Suitcase | ||
Ash vs Evil Dead | ||
The Bloodstained Sack | ||
Chains of Hate Chapter | ||
Charity Case | ||
Cursed Legacy Chapter | ||
Curtain Call Chapter | ||
Darkness Among Us | ||
Demise of the Faithful | ||
Ghost Face | ||
The Halloween Chapter | ||
Headcase | ||
Leatherface | ||
A Nightmare on Elm Street | ||
Of Flesh and Mud | ||
The Saw Chapter | ||
Shattered Bloodline Chapter | ||
Silent Hill Chapter | ||
Spark of Madness Chapter | ||
Stranger Things Chapter | ||
Descend Beyond chapter | ||
A Lullaby for the Dark Chapter | Automatically included with game | |
The Last Breath Chapter | Automatically included with game | |
Left Behind | Automatically included with game | |
Original Soundtrack |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | Skins for characters. |
Currency | Auric Cells are the currency used for in-game purchases and require real money. |
Free-to-grind | Iridescent Shards can be earned by playing the game and used to purchase some of the in-game store items. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\DeadByDaylight\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\BehaviourInteractive.DeadbyDaylightWindows_b1gz2xhdanwfm\LocalCache\Local\DeadByDaylight\Saved\Config\GRDKNoEditor |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/381210/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Game uses desktop resolution, with in-game resolution option affecting quality of in-game render. See Widescreen resolution for custom resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | FOV is Vert-. See Widescreen resolution to play at 16:9. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | FOV is Vert-. See Widescreen resolution to play at 16:9. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | For balancing purposes, FOV can only be changed with unlockable perks to increase visibility, and only for the Killer. The default FOV is 87°. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Seems to be enabled by default (game doesn't disappear if another window selected) | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Widescreen resolution
Changing the resolution[1] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Enable anisotropic filtering[2] |
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[TextureQuality@1] r.MaxAnisotropy=16 [TextureQuality@2] r.MaxAnisotropy=16 [TextureQuality@3] r.MaxAnisotropy=16 |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Disable Anti-aliasing[3] |
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[/script/engine.streamingsettings] r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0 |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Toggle Vsync[4] |
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bUseVSync=false |
High frame rate
Change FPS cap[5] |
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FrameRateLimit=120 |
Input settings
Mouse sensitivity
Set mouse sensitivity[citation needed] |
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[/Script/Engine.InputSettings] AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="MouseX",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.000000,Sensitivity=0.015000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="MouseY",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.000000,Sensitivity=0.015000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) |
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish |
Network
- "Play as Killer", "Play as Survivor" and "Survive with Friends" will affect ranks, "Kill your Friends" mode will not.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 5 | Versus |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | 3.3 with APEX 1.3 |
Audio | Wwise | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks | |
Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat | [6] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4170 AMD FX-8120 |
AMD FX-8300 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 8800 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/381210/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (381210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-01-29
- Successfully forced 2560x1440 at 2560x1080.
- ↑ Reddit: /r/deadbydaylight - last accessed on 2020-11-28
- ↑ Steam forums: Dead By Daylight - last accessed on 2020-11-28
- ↑ Reddit: /r/deadbydaylight - last accessed on 2020-11-28
- ↑ Official Dead by Daylight Forums - last accessed on 2020-11-28
- ↑ Easy Anti-Cheat