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In the latest Dead by Daylight update notes, developers have unveiled significant changes to key killers, introducing gameplay adjustments that promise to reshape the meta and offer a fresh experience for players. As the developer update highlights, these changes focus on enhancing gameplay dynamics and addressing concerns raised during the Public Test Build (PTB). Let’s delve into the key updates for Onryo, The Blight and Hillbilly.
The Onryo: Balancing Longtime Player Feedback
The Onryo, a beloved killer among players, has received a comprehensive update to restore gameplay elements missed by longtime fans while maintaining recent quality-of-life improvements. The dev team outlines two crucial adjustments:
Locked-In Condemned
Projection Spamming
The Blight: Add-On Tweaks for Balance
The Blight, already a formidable killer, undergoesadjustments to specific Add-Onsto maintain a balanced gameplay experience. Behavior devs highlight changes to two troublesome Add-Ons:
Compound Thirty-Three
Iridescent Blight Tag
Adrenaline Vial
The Hillbilly: Fine-Tuning Add-Ons for Optimal Gameplay
The Hillbilly, already well-received on the PTB, sees furtherimprovements to Add-Onsto provide players with a wider range of viable choices:
Greased Throttle & The Thompson’s Mix
Thermal Casing & Ragged Engine
Discarded Air Filter & High-Speed Idler Screw
Perks: Balancing the Playing Field
Two crucial perks,Save the Best for Last (STBFL) and Quick Gambit, undergo adjustments for a more balanced gameplay experience:
Save the Best for Last (STBFL)
Quick Gambit
In addition to these changes, Behaviour Interactive has added a ‘Watch List’. This Watch List serves to tell players that changes made to the game are being monitored and data is being collected to study the function of certain gameplay elements – like perks. The devs make it clear that just because things are on the Watch List does not mean that they will be changed in the future.
As Dead by Daylight continues to evolve, these updates aim to enhance gameplay and provide a more dynamic and engaging experience for both killers and survivors alike. Stay tuned for more details and dive into the updated world of Dead by Daylight with these impactful changes.
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