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, which will be for the Terrifier Chapter, is likely to be around Tuesday, November 24, 2026, based on a three-month release date schedule and the November window announced during the 10th anniversary event.
There has been very little information about this Chapter so far, other than David Howard Thornton himself appearing on stage as Art the Clown during the DBD 10th anniversary event in Montreal. This hopefully suggests that the Art actor will be voicing the character himself. In terms of the character's actual power and perks, though, we'll have to wait until a bit nearer the time.
Next DBD PTB release date
The Terrifier PTB will hopefully land around Tuesday, November 3, 2026, provided my estimate for the next DBD update is correct. This would be three weeks before the estimated update release date, as usual.
I'll of course update this guide once the PTB date has been confirmed once and for all, which hopefully shouldn't be too long now given we're getting ever closer to the highly anticipated Terrifier Chapter.
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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