The Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB has been available on Steam since August 4, 2026. This test version introduces the Chorus of Sin chapter. It adds The Judgment, Aurora and several gameplay changes. The live version has not received these new features yet. Behaviour has not confirmed a public release date.
Key points
- The Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB, titled Chorus of Sin, has been available on Steam since August 4, 2026.
- The Judgment is the PTB’s new Killer, with Will of the Gods, Heresy and the Exile.
- Aurora is the new Survivor and has Fruits of your Labor, Salvation’s Cry and Boon: Steadfast.
- PTB progression remains separate from the live version.
Steam players can read the official Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB announcement. The site’s other coverage is collected in the latest video game news.
Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB: the essentials
- New Killer: The Judgment.
- New Survivor: Aurora.
- Access: Steam on PC.
- Live version: no deployment date has been announced.
PTB progression remains separate from the main game. Gains earned during the test therefore do not carry over when returning to the live version.
Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB: gameplay changes
The Judgment uses Will of the Gods. The player controls a divine light with the camera for three seconds. They can then project it to injure Survivors.
A Survivor who is hit receives the Heresy status effect. Special skill checks then appear while repairing generators. A successful check can cause progression to be lost. Shrines of Judgment provide a way to remove this status effect.
The Exile functions like a hook without activating hook-related perks. The Survivor receives a Searcher’s Pendant. They can also collect Exiled Souls to temporarily strengthen their protections after being unhooked.
Aurora has three perks focused on cooperation. Fruits of your Labor rewards completed generators. Salvation’s Cry improves information during a chase. Boon: Steadfast combines blessing totems and slows the regression of nearby generators.
Several familiar perks are also changing. Call of Brine remains active longer. Sprint Burst loses one second of Haste. Adrenaline gains one second of speed. Nowhere to Hide has its radius reduced in this version.
A PTB that changes movement around the map
Chorus of Sin adds several rules that work together. Heresy hinders repairs. Shrines of Judgment provide a precise answer. The Exile replaces the standard hook and changes post-unhook protections. This combination affects movement and team decisions. It moves away from a chapter built solely around chases. The PTB nevertheless retains a clear logic: the Killer creates a threat, then the Survivors look for the right tool to reduce it.
For players, preparation changes from the start of the match. A team must locate the Shrines of Judgment and understand how the Exile works. Protections after a rescue also require a new reading of the situation. On a controller, the dedicated sensitivity setting for The Judgment may make controlling the divine light easier. These changes apply to the PTB and may still evolve before a public release.
Fixes reported by Behaviour
The PTB fixes several audio issues. Music should no longer remain stuck in the Mori preview. Repeated screams and incorrect voice lines have also been fixed.
The affected characters include Ghost Face, The Skull Merchant, The Legion, The Dredge, The Houndmaster and The Xenomorph. Ghost Face should no longer be revealed through certain wall angles. The Skull Merchant’s Drone can also once again be placed in locations that were previously blocked.
Bots are better at dodging certain special attacks. They heal their allies more often and abandon their objectives less quickly. Several maps also fix invisible collisions or problematic passages.
Nostromo, Mother’s Dwelling, Gideon Meat Plant, Rancid Abattoir and Toba Landing are among the affected areas. A fix also affects XESS with TAA mode on the Epic Games Store.
Should you try the Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB?
The PTB is aimed at Steam players who want to test The Judgment or Aurora. It does not replace the stable version. Sadako and The Twins are unavailable in this branch. Some visual effects may also appear before the actual damage is dealt.
Post-unhook protections are set to ten seconds for Endurance and Haste. Elusive is added to this protection. It disappears once all generators are powered. This setting strengthens coordination during rescues, but remains exclusive to the test version.
The access rules and save separation are detailed in Behaviour’s official PTB instructions. The community origins of Chorus of Sin are explained in the official article about The Grimoire.
Open questions before the live release
- When will Chorus of Sin arrive on public servers? Behaviour has not announced a date. This information will determine when the chapter becomes available outside the PTB.
- Which values will remain after PTB feedback? The accuracy of Will of the Gods and the power of the Exile directly influence both sides’ strategies.
- Will Nowhere to Hide keep its current radius? Behaviour has announced that it is considering how the perk works. The answer could change Killer perk choices.
The Dead by Daylight patch notes 10.1.0 therefore describe a test branch that is still provisional. To follow the next updates, visit the news section and the gaming articles.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB become available?
The PTB was released on Steam on August 4, 2026.
What does the Dead by Daylight 10.1.0 PTB add?
It adds The Judgment, Aurora, their perks, Heresy, the Exile and several balance changes.
Which platform can you use to play the PTB?
The PTB is available on Steam for PC.
Is PTB progression saved on the live server?
No. PTB progression remains separate from the live version’s save.
What are The Judgment’s powers?
Will of the Gods lets the player control a divine light. It can injure Survivors and apply Heresy to them.
How can you remove the Heresy status effect?
Survivors must use the Shrines of Judgment to manage this status effect.
Which characters are unavailable in the PTB?
Sadako and The Twins are unavailable in this test branch.
Where can you follow the PTB’s official changes?
Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- steamstore-a.akamaihd.net: Official Steam announcement from Behaviour Interactive published on 2026-08-04: detailed content for the 10.1.0 PTB, new Killer, new Survivor, perk changes, fixes and known issues.
- forums.bhvr.com: Official Behaviour help article consulted on 2026-08-05: access to the Steam PTB and separation of progression between the test branch and the live version.
- deadbydaylight.com: Official Dead by Daylight article published on 2026-01-23: the community origins of The Grimoire, The Judgment’s concept and Aurora’s profile.
- store.steampowered.com: Official Steam page consulted on 2026-08-05: the game’s developer, publisher, release date and multiplayer features.
