The Realm Beyond

The Realm Beyond is a series of graphical updates as part of a massive rework of most of the assets and Maps found in Dead by Daylight , which started with Patch 4.2.0 in September 2020.

In a Developer Diary released mid-February 2021, the Developers expanded on their original plans and also include reworks to the Characters , including animations, visual effects, textures, etc.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The update is split across several parts, each updating a handful of assets and Maps from the Game.
This may also include new animations, visuals and sound effects.

Midway Update[edit | edit source]

At the half-way point of the update series, the Developers also started addressing the Characters , starting with new locomotion animations for Survivors and texture updates for Character models.
Updates to Characters are planned to include new animations, visual effects, 4K textures and more.

Colour-Blindness Support[edit | edit source]

Since Dead by Daylight heavily relies on the colour red, Players suffering from colour-blindness often experience difficulties with tracking Scratch Marks , discerning Auras from backgrounds, etc.

The Developers planned to implement a feature that will allow these Players to address their individual type of colour-blindness and intensity, which was ultimately implemented in Patch 4.6.0:

Part One[edit | edit source]

The Realm Beyond - Part One was the first part of the graphical update and was implemented with Patch 4.2.0, alongside the release of CHAPTER XVII: Descend Beyond.

Content[edit | edit source]

The following content received updates as part of Part One:

Items[edit | edit source]

All Items received a new model.

Maps[edit | edit source]

Concept Art[edit | edit source]

Screenshots[edit | edit source]

Props[edit | edit source]

Generators received a new model with new animations and sound effects.
Chests received a new model with new animations and sound effects.
Lockers received a new model.
Pallets received a new model.

Part Two[edit | edit source]

The Realm Beyond - Part Two was implemented with Patch 4.3.0.

Content[edit | edit source]

The following content received updates as part of Part Two:

Killer[edit | edit source]

Updated VFX for select Killers:
- The Trapper
- The Wraith
- The Hillbilly

Maps[edit | edit source]

The MacMillan Estate

Concept Art[edit | edit source]

Screenshots[edit | edit source]

Props[edit | edit source]

Lockers received yet another, further improved model.
The fire barrel received new visual effects.

Visual Effects[edit | edit source]

New Footstep VFX
New Blood VFXs
- on-screen Blood
- on-hit Blood Squirt
- Pools of Blood Decals
Updated dissolve VFX for Character selection in the lobbies.
New 4K UI icons.
- Character portraits and Customisation icons for 4K resolution.