update · August 25, 2026
Dead by Daylight Update 10.1.0 Introduces The Judgment and Perk Adjustments
Dead by Daylight patch 10.1.0 launches the Chorus of Sin chapter, adding a new Killer named The Judgment and Survivor Aurora alongside extensive perk reworks. Base game changes modify unhook protections and adjust generator regression mechanics.
Behaviour Interactive has released patch 10.1.0 for Dead by Daylight, delivering the Chorus of Sin update. This patch introduces the Killer known as The Judgment alongside Survivor Aurora, implements new gameplay showcase tools, updates matchmaking displays, and reshapes a large suite of Survivor and Killer perks.
New Killer: The Judgment
The Judgment joins the roster equipped with the Will of the Gods power. Players can summon and control Divine Light using camera controls, though it slows down when passing through obstacles and does not initially damage Survivors. Sustained control shortens cast delays and increases duration. Exiling a Dying State Heretic triggers Zealous mode, which expands Divine Light's size by 10% and reduces its cooldown by 20% for 60 seconds while granting Killer Instinct on full Heresy Survivors. Survivors hit by Divine Light suffer from Heresy, prompting special generator skill checks and requiring them to Repent at active Shrines of Judgment.
New Perks for Killers and Survivors
The update introduces three new Killer perks: Celestial Witness, Hex: Under Your Thumb, and Lay Waste. Survivor Aurora brings three perks of her own: Fruits of your Labor, Salvation's Cry, and Boon: Steadfast. Boon: Steadfast allows players near a totem to create a single Boon Totem that slows generator regression by 50% and accelerates repair speeds by 8% to 10% while revealing affected generator auras.
Perk Reworks and Base Game Adjustments
Unhook protections are adjusted so that Endurance and 10% Haste now last for 10 seconds down from 15, while Elusive is added for a matching 10-second duration. A Nurse's Calling is restored to its pre-9.2.0 aura reading behavior within 28 to 32 meters for any healing interactions. Other perks receiving direct tuning include Call of Brine, Coulrophobia, Sprint Burst, Deliverance, Vigil, and Repressed Alliance.
Matchmaking, UI, and Quality of Life Updates
A new gameplay showcase section has been added to Survivor and Killer lobbies, letting players preview killer powers with example videos and detailed descriptions. The matchmaking button now displays estimated wait times alongside current queue clocks. Furthermore, the hook timer has been split into two distinct bars to clarify second hook states and death triggers, and base MMR calculations now incorporate broader trial actions beyond simple kills and escapes.
Why this patch matters
Patch 10.1.0 shakes up the current meta with a complex new Killer, deep perk adjustments, and clearer visual indicators for hook progression and matchmaking queues.