Dead by Daylight Update 5.1.1 Patch Notes

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Dead by Daylight has launched update 5.1.1, so here’s the full list of changes and additions with the patch. It’s worth keeping in mind that on some platforms, this update is version 2.27, just to avoid any sort of confusion. The update today is rather large, but not in the sense of there being plenty of content. Today’s update instead focuses mainly on bug fixes, of which there’s a whole heap of them to be concerned about. That’s nothing to write home about, but bug fixes are always a nice addition. Without further adieu, here’s everything new with Dead by Daylight update 5.1.1!

Dead by Daylight Update 5.1.1 Patch Notes

Content

The Trickster

Increased time before Laceration decay to 15s (was 10s)
Increased maximum throw speed bonus to 30% (was 25%)

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that caused clipping between two shelves in one of the preschool’s classrooms in Springwood map
Fixed an issue that caused a generator in Lery’s memorial Institute not being able to repaired from one side
Fixed an issue where the killer and survivor are able to get on top of a coal wagon using a rock and a pallet in the Suffocation Pit map
Fixed an issue where there was an invisible collision near the hill close to the main building in Ormond map
Fixed an issue where the killers can completely block access to one of Gideon’s hook
Fixed an issue with the EULA screen Layout
Fixed an issue that prevent EULA from being displayed in the tally screen
Fixed an issue with the Spectate mode where the power gauge of some Killers were hidden
Fixed an issue with the tooltip for cosmetics overlapping with other buttons
Fixed an issue with some Tutorial Hud elements still visible in a regular Trial
Fixed an issue with wrong icons displayed in the Hud for a very short time
Fixed an issue where the Killers’ projectiles can pass through one side of the bed covers in Treatment Theatre
Fixed an issue that caused the Blight’s Lethal Rush ability to consume Play with Your Food tokens.
Fixed an issue that may cause the Blight to be unable to move during the recovery animation after performing an attack at the end of a Lethal Rush.
Fixed an issue that may cause killers to be unable to use their power if a survivor disconnects during the into camera pan.
Fixed an issue that may cause killers to use their power instead of grabbing survivors.
Fixed an issue that caused the Trapper’s Logwood Dye and Tar Bottle add-ons not to darken traps.
Fixed an issue that caused the Spirit to be able to phase inside of hooked survivors.
Fixed an issue that caused the Trickster’s blades to hit survivors while they are being unhooked.
Fixed an issue that caused the Trickster to be able to land multiple hits with one knife when using the Cut Thru U Single and Edge of Revival Album add-ons together. Now each knife can apply at most one hit to each survivor.
Fixed an issue that may cause position desyncs in the shower tile of the Treatment Theatre map.
Fixed an issue that caused the hit marker VFX to stay on the Trickster’s knife after hitting a survivor with the Cut Thru U Single add-on equipped.
Fixed an issue that caused the Demogorgon not to animate during part of the exit portal animation.
Fixed an issue that caused the Counterforce perk to still show totem auras while affected by the Blindness effect.
Fixed an issue that caused the camera not to follow female survivors when being sacrificed on a hook.
Fixed an issue that caused some effects to be missing when female survivors are sacrificed on a hook.
Fixed an issue that caused the camera to remain static during the Shape’s mori.
Fixed an issue that caused multiple disconnects between legs and torso of Dwight Fairfield.
Fixed an issue that caused Jill Valentine’s face to be distorted
Fixed an issue where Laurie Strode’s “October Cardigan” clips through leg customization items
Fixed an issue that caused The Deathslinger’s chest customization ‘Fish Market Overalls’ has the hand bandages floating to the sides when grabbing a survivor
Fixed an issue that caused Yun-Jin Lee’s leg customization ‘Magnum Opus Denims’ have charms clipping into it
Fixed an issue that caused The Deathslinger’s left hand to not be visible in first person view for “Fishy Target” outfit.
Fixed an issue that caused the physics of The Spirit’s “Oceanic Robe” to be too intense or not intense enough.
Fixed an issue that caused Jane Romero’s head customizations ‘Windswept Wonder’ and ‘Bohemian Wonders’ to have the chokers clipping into her neck
Fixed an issue about Nea’s Cropped Top torso has clipping issue when used with several legs
Fixed an issue that caused The Executioner’s rear to be too flat
Fixed an issue that caused The Nurse’s Lamenting Saw to have the wrong texture and icon
Fixed an issue that caused Survivors Beard textures appear miscoloured when the game quality setting is set to “Low”
Fixed an issue that caused the Legacy outfits to be too intense
Fixed an issue that caused The Deathslinger’s weapon cosmetic “Anchored Harpoon” to have a PSI Gauge blocking the Killer’s view when aiming down sight
Fixed an issue that caused user is returned with a ‘Purchase Failed’ error after attempting to buy Auric Cells on PS5
Fixed an issue that caused The Deathslinger’s Anchored Harpoon to not be sold with the Fishy Target outfit
Fixed an issue that caused Auric Cell purchases are failing on Stadia
Fixed an issue that caused the equip button not to work properly in the Store
Fixed an issue that caused The Nurse’s “The Ashen Lady” outfit to not remove VFX when deselecting the outfit from the customization tab
Fixed an issue that caused sparks in the Treatment Theatre to be very bright
Fixed an issue when trying to join a crossplay party with crossplay disabled
Fixed an issue that caused Survivors to equip an incorrect outfit
Fixed an issue that caused equipped outfit to not save

Known Issues

Blood Lodge and The Game maps are disabled
The Executioner’s rear may still be too flat

Dead by Daylight and update 5.1.1 are available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, Android, and iOS. For more information regarding this update, check out the official blog post.