A lot of huge changes can be expected in Dead by Daylight’s latest public test build (PTB). The developers at Behaviour Interactive have said before that they will optimize game updates moving forward. Well, that has come to fruition as this PTB build is roughly 20 GB smaller than previous ones.
The developers are hoping that this change is the first step in helping reduce patch times in the future. Do keep in mind that because this is a massive change, you may have to redownload the entire game.
New Features
Patch 5.5.0 has implemented some quality of life features. One of the most useful additions is the feature that allows you to change the interaction behavior. Setting this to “Toggle” means that you no longer have to hold the interaction button when you’re fixing generators or healing your allies, for example.
Ending the interaction can be done by pressing the interaction button again or by using the “Run to Cancel” option, which is another feature introduced in this update. Speaking of which, when it is enabled, Survivors can cancel an interaction by initiating a run. This setting is found under “Controls” in the options menu. This is only available for Survivors, however.
Although the developers did not give anything specific, it is outlined in the patch notes that certain vulnerabilities have been fixed, preventing cheaters from abusing them.
Patch Highlights
A lot of huge changes can be expected in Dead by Daylight’s latest public test build (PTB). The developers at Behaviour Interactive have said before that they will optimize game updates moving forward. Well, that has come to fruition as this PTB build is roughly 20 GB smaller than previous ones.
The developers are hoping that this change is the first step in helping reduce patch times in the future. Do keep in mind that because this is a massive change, you may have to redownload the entire game.
New Features
Patch 5.5.0 has implemented some quality of life features. One of the most useful additions is the feature that allows you to change the interaction behavior. Setting this to “Toggle” means that you no longer have to hold the interaction button when you’re fixing generators or healing your allies, for example.
Ending the interaction can be done by pressing the interaction button again or by using the “Run to Cancel” option, which is another feature introduced in this update. Speaking of which, when it is enabled, Survivors can cancel an interaction by initiating a run. This setting is found under “Controls” in the options menu. This is only available for Survivors, however.
Although the developers did not give anything specific, it is outlined in the patch notes that certain vulnerabilities have been fixed, preventing cheaters from abusing them.
Patch Highlights
- A new tab is available in the Options menu: Beta!
- New features will appear here so that we can gain feedback from all players on all platforms
- Turning a feature ON will grant a Bloodpoint bonus for the first 10 matches that you play with it
- First Beta Feature: New Wiggle Interaction
- Survivor only
- Replaces the wiggle interaction with a new dual skill check style input
- When playing on a controller, either button will work for either side of the skill check
- Secondary input can be rebound in the Key Bindings menu
- Bloodpoint Bonus for first 10 matches: 20,000
- Add-on: Solvent Jug
- Increased duration of Invigoration to +2 seconds
- Add-on: Robin Feather
- Increased bottle throw cooldown to 40%
- Add-on: Amanda's Letter
- Decreases available Bear Traps by 2
- Last Will
- Decreased time to charge Ambush Attack to +33%
- Boil Over
- Increased wiggle strafe intensity to 50/75/100%
- New effect: You gain 25% wiggling progress when the killer drops from great heights
- Buckle Up
- Increased aura reveal duration to 6/8/10 seconds
- Gearhead (Reworked)
- New Description: After a Survivor loses a health state, Gearhead activates. While Gearhead is active, the next time a Survivor completes a Great Skill Check while repairing, their Aura is revealed to you for 6/8/10 seconds. Gearhead then deactivates
- Coup de Grace
- Increased lunge distance modifier to 70/75/80%
