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 PTB release date
The PTB for the Chorus of Sin Chapter is live now, and will likely last until Tuesday, August 11, 2026, two weeks before the full launch of the new update.
This Chapter features a new killer, The Judgment, and a new survivor, Aurora, but there is no new map this time around. Instead, a new Mall map is coming to the horror game in December.
Next DBD update release date
The next DBD update release date is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, featuring the new survivor Aurora, and new killer The Judgment. Chapter 41, Chorus of Sin, will likely roll out at around 8am PT, 11am ET, 4pm BST.
This original Chapter is the first to have ever been created in collaboration with the DBD community, and various stages of the process were voted on by the public via The Grimoire, including the survivor and killer designs, names, and even the Chapter theme music.
Chorus of Sin seemingly has a religious theme, with The Judgment appearing as an ethereal godlike creature, using light as part of their power. Aurora, meanwhile, is the survivor that was voted on by the public. An older, grey-haired woman, Aurora is the first older female survivor - though there is some confusion about Yun Jin's canonical age, and whether she is actually around 50.
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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