Dead by Daylight Update 2.85 Patch Notes (DBD 7.0.1)

Dead by Daylight update 2.85 (Version 7.0.1) is rolling out on PS4, PS5(version 7.000.100), PC, and Xbox One. According to the official DBD 2.85 patch notes, the latest update reduced the EMP Crates per map, increased EMP Generation time, and fixed various issues with characters, environment, perks, and platforms. Apart from this, DBD patch 2.85 (v7.0.1) also introduces the 7th Anniversary “Twisted Masquerade” event starting on June 22, 2023.

Previously, DBD update 2.75 added adds a new killer – The Skull Merchant, new survivors (Thalita Lyra and Renato Lyra). Unfortunately, players are experiencing bugs and other issues with the game. Today’s Dead by Daylight version 2.84 will address a few of these issues.

Read more details below.

DBD Update 2.85 Patch Notes (v7.0.1) – June 21, 2023

Updates:

• • The Singularity:
    • EMP Crates per map reduced from 5 to 4.
    • EMP Generation time increased from 90 to 100 seconds.
    • Survivors now move 10% slower while charging the EMP.
    • Time to charge an EMP increased from 2.0 to 2.5 seconds.
    • Duration of pod disabling (from an EMP) decreased from 60 to 45 seconds.
    • Score caps removed on the score events for Assimilation, Teleportation, and Teleportation Strikes.
    • Increased score points for Assimilation and Teleportation from 200 to 250.
  • Event:
    • The 7th Anniversary “Twisted Masquerade” event begins on June 22, 2023, at 11:00:00 ET.
    • Level 1 of the “Twisted Masquerade” event tome opens on June 22, 2023, at 11:00:00 ET.

Bug Fixes:

• • Audio:
    • Fixed missing Slipstream Teleport sound effect at the beginning of the animation.
  • Bots:
    • Bots less likely to follow paths towards a chasing Killer.
    • Bots using the Scavenger perk prioritize other goals over generator repair.
    • Bots now correctly distinguish Survivor and Special items.
  • The Singularity:
    • The Singularity can no longer Slipstream Teleport to a different Survivor when looking away after performing a Lock On.
    • The face melt effect no longer plays a second time when a Survivor is Mori’d by The Singularity.
    • Auras of Perks and Add-ons are no longer visible when controlling a Biopod as The Singularity.
    • Reticle no longer missing when spectating and switching to The Singularity while already inside a biopod.
  • Characters:
    • Fixed distorted female survivor’s face when interacting with the Jigsaw box.
    • Fixed off-center and misaligned Killer animation when playing as The Cenobite and performing a Lunge Attack, resulting in the hand disappearing during the animation.
  • Environment:
    • Increased fog on Dvarka Deepwood – Toba Landing map for improved visibility and less cluttered appearance.
    • Desaturated some plants for better environment readability.
  • Perks:
    • Using For the People to heal a survivor to healthy no longer incorrectly applies the Endurance effect from the Made for This perk.
    • Survivors’ camera no longer stays stuck on the Killer after using the Perk Decisive Strike.
    • The Troubleshooter perk now correctly applies a yellow Aura to Generators.
  • Platforms:
    • On PlayStation 4, using a keyboard and controller simultaneously no longer leads to a crash.
    • On Nintendo Switch, leaving the console running on an error message for a long time no longer crashes the game.
  • UI:
    • On consoles, the cursor no longer disappears after failing to enter a valid code into the Store’s Redeem Code popup multiple times.
    • Tooltip style for the hidden perk has changed.
    • Fixed issues with the progress of challenges displaying incorrect values.
    • Fixed overlap of addons text with the search bar in the inventory.
    • Fixed rift fragment rewards displaying in red color.
  • Misc:
    • Zombies no longer stop spawning when The Nemesis uses “Tyrant Gore” and “Depleted Ink Ribbon”.
    • Survivors carrying a Cursed Killer Item can properly complete interacting with Glyphs.
    • The Ghost Face can no longer lean on all Vaults of the Main Building in Toba Landing.
  • Level Design:
    • Fixed various clipping issues and placements of biopods, lockers, assets, and pallets on multiple maps.

Download free DBD update 2.85 on PS4, PS5, and Xbox One.