As we look ahead to the next DBD update, there are a few things to keep in mind. There are constant leaks from the community, and while some can seem very convincing and exciting, they might not be legit. Thankfully, we have some solid details about what's coming up in Dead by Daylight, including when the next DBD PTB takes place. Below, I've laid out when you can participate in the next DBD PTB, how to do so, and everything else we know about the next DBD update.
Next DBD update release date
The next DBD update release date, the Terrifier Chapter, is on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, which feels a little late due to the early finish on the PTB. The update will likely start to roll out at 8AM PT, 11AM ET, 4pm GMT.
The really exciting new is that, in a change to earlier comms, the Mall map is also launching on the same day!
When it was originally announced during the live 10th anniversary celebrations in Montreal, the new Mall map was scheduled to be released in December, a few weeks after the Terrifier Chapter. In a super fun turn of events, we're now getting the new map on the same day as the new killer and survivor, as confirmed in the November DBD roadmap.
DBD Terrifier PTB release date
The Terrifier PTB ended a little early after less than a week, which meant it was particularly short given its delayed launch. This made no change to the full Chapter release date, though.
According to a post on DBD Pulse, the dev's new official X channel for communicating with players, this delay was because there's "a lot in store for this PTB". This not only included Art himself, but also the highly anticipated new mall map, which is as amazing as we expected.
How to join the DBD PTB
To take part in the DBD PTB, you must own the game on Steam. Unfortunately, the test builds are not available on any other platform. To access the PTB on Steam, follow these steps:
- Only when the PTB is live, fully close and relaunch Steam.
- Locate and right-click on Dead by Daylight in your Library.
- Go to Properties, and then select the Game Versions and Betas tab.
- If the PTB is live, you'll see the Public-Test-Build branch in the dropdown.
- Select the PTB branch and update Dead by Daylight.
- Once the update completes, launch the game, and you'll be in the PTB version.
Once the PTB ends, you will need to update the game again to return to the main version. Similarly, if you want to return to the main game before the end of the PTB, follow the steps above again, only this time select Default Public Version from the drop-down list.
We've got other guides to keep you up to date with the latest going ons in DBD, including the upcoming DBD Black Banquet event and everything else on the DBD roadmap for this year. You should also check out our list of the latest DBD codes for free cosmetic items and Bloodpoints.
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