Dead By Daylight patch notes today – FNAF update 9.0.0

Update 9.0.0 is finally live in Dead By Daylight's full version after almost a month in the PBT server, and it officially marks the debut of The Animatronic, aka Springtrap, in the survival horror. There couldn't have been a better time to have an FNAF-inspired collab and update, and the new killer will interest plenty of players. Its abilities, especially how it travels between the doors, are unique. However, the latest update also includes gameplay changes, features, and more. This guide will provide all the vital information needed to update yourself with the new patch. Table of contents All major Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 features All Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 QoL features All Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 Gameplay features All major Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 features We already know what to expect from Springtrap, which arrives with its exclusive Killer Power: Fazbear's Fright. It also features a Fire Axe that can be thrown at a Survivor. Upon being hit, it will leave the Survivor vulnerable, and the weapon has to be removed before it can be healed. The FNAF update also marks the entry of a new Map Feature called the Security System. Seven Security Doors will be spawned randomly, accessible by both The Animatronic and Survivors. Survivors can use a door and the camera associated with it to reveal the killer's aura to the team. If Springtrap manages to travel to a door with a Survivor, it will automatically grab them. The new killer also arrives with new Killer Perks that players must master to outwit the Survivors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FavkGCeDUO8 All Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 QoL features The new patch includes plenty of quality-of-life features, and here are some of the main ones from the full patch notes. Survivors will be considered AFK when not interacting within the last 10 seconds. Survivors going AFK will accrue AFK Points. At the highest cap of three, crows will circle them and make loud noises at regular intervals. Disconnection penalties will be based on your last 20 matches. A new system will detect and penalize Survivors who die intentionally in the early part of a match. Killers will have more freedom when activating the Mori system. All Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 Gameplay features The Lich has received a lot of tweaks as part of the new patch, which also includes plenty of bug fixes. The same can be said for many Killer Perks at the receiving end of buffs and nerfs alike. The Lich's spells are available at the start of a Trial (the cooldown has been removed). All its ability cooldowns have been reduced from what they were before. Victor from The Twins can now trigger chases with Survivors. Killer Perks like Batteries Included, Dark Devotion, and Hex: Retribution have all received major buffs. The contents of the Hellraiser DLC have also undergone plenty of changes. Some perks have become General Perks, and their names and icons have also been changed. The new update includes many bug fixes, increased daily quest Blood Point rewards, and more for players to explore. The post Dead By Daylight patch notes today – FNAF update 9.0.0 appeared first on Destructoid.

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Dead By Daylight patch notes today – FNAF update 9.0.0

Security Door in Dead by Daylight

Update 9.0.0 is finally live in Dead By Daylight's full version after almost a month in the PBT server, and it officially marks the debut of The Animatronic, aka Springtrap, in the survival horror.

There couldn't have been a better time to have an FNAF-inspired collab and update, and the new killer will interest plenty of players. Its abilities, especially how it travels between the doors, are unique. However, the latest update also includes gameplay changes, features, and more. This guide will provide all the vital information needed to update yourself with the new patch.

All major Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 features

We already know what to expect from Springtrap, which arrives with its exclusive Killer Power: Fazbear's Fright. It also features a Fire Axe that can be thrown at a Survivor. Upon being hit, it will leave the Survivor vulnerable, and the weapon has to be removed before it can be healed.

The FNAF update also marks the entry of a new Map Feature called the Security System. Seven Security Doors will be spawned randomly, accessible by both The Animatronic and Survivors. Survivors can use a door and the camera associated with it to reveal the killer's aura to the team. If Springtrap manages to travel to a door with a Survivor, it will automatically grab them.

The new killer also arrives with new Killer Perks that players must master to outwit the Survivors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FavkGCeDUO8

All Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 QoL features

The new patch includes plenty of quality-of-life features, and here are some of the main ones from the full patch notes.

  • Survivors will be considered AFK when not interacting within the last 10 seconds.
  • Survivors going AFK will accrue AFK Points. At the highest cap of three, crows will circle them and make loud noises at regular intervals.
  • Disconnection penalties will be based on your last 20 matches.
  • A new system will detect and penalize Survivors who die intentionally in the early part of a match.
  • Killers will have more freedom when activating the Mori system.

All Dead By Daylight Update 9.0.0 Gameplay features

The Lich has received a lot of tweaks as part of the new patch, which also includes plenty of bug fixes. The same can be said for many Killer Perks at the receiving end of buffs and nerfs alike.

  • The Lich's spells are available at the start of a Trial (the cooldown has been removed).
  • All its ability cooldowns have been reduced from what they were before.
  • Victor from The Twins can now trigger chases with Survivors.
  • Killer Perks like Batteries Included, Dark Devotion, and Hex: Retribution have all received major buffs.
  • The contents of the Hellraiser DLC have also undergone plenty of changes. Some perks have become General Perks, and their names and icons have also been changed.

The new update includes many bug fixes, increased daily quest Blood Point rewards, and more for players to explore.

The post Dead By Daylight patch notes today – FNAF update 9.0.0 appeared first on Destructoid.