DBD 9.1.1: Fixes After Killer/Perk Changes

Dead by Daylight Update 9.1.1 Patch Notes

Dead by Daylight’s latest update, 9.1.1, arrives swiftly following the release of 9.1.0. The update aims to address the various bugs and issues that arose from the previous patch, which contained new characters, map modifications, and balance adjustments. While the initial update was welcomed, it was overshadowed by several game-breaking issues. The community voiced their concerns, prompting Behaviour Interactive to deploy this bug fix patch in response to the feedback. This update focuses on stabilizing the game experience and re-enabling certain elements that were temporarily disabled due to unforeseen issues.

Priority Bug Fixes

The 9.1.1 update prioritizes resolving major issues impacting gameplay. These key fixes include addressing the issue where Killers were often unable to initiate chases and the associated chase music failing to play.

• Corrected Streetwise problems which negatively affected item charges while using chests.
• Resolved issues with vault speeds when using Last Stand.
• Addressed the issue where “The Walking Dead” music would be affected even with copyright music setting toggled.
• Fixed player slowdowns when ascending certain staircases.
• Corrected incorrect name and voicelines for the Baermar Uraz’s Masquerade Musician outfit.
• Restored the missing aiming animation for Deathslinger from the Survivor’s perspective.
• Addressed the blocking issue on “Be chased for 20 seconds” quest in “Into the Fog”.
• Stopped black screens when spectating for the second time after a results screen.

Content

This update primarily focuses on resolving existing issues rather than introducing new content. However, two important perks that were temporarily disabled due to bugs have been re-enabled. These are:

• Streetwise: This perk allows survivors to consume item charges more slowly while repairing, healing, or sabotaging.
• Last Stand: Provides a speed boost upon being unhooked, but was causing unintended issues with vaulting speeds.

With necessary tweaks implemented, players can now utilize these perks without encountering the previous glitches, restoring their functionality within the game.

SURVIVOR ITEM: FOG VIAL

The Fog Vial, a new Survivor item introduced in the previous update, has received balance adjustments in 9.1.1. Due to player feedback regarding its effectiveness, the developers have made the following changes:

• Base Opacity Reduction: The overall opacity of the fog cloud created by the Fog Vial has been decreased to 33% from 40%. This change should make it slightly easier for Killers to see through the fog.
• Fog Cloud Volume Adjustment: The volume of the ambient fog cloud sound has been reduced by 3 decibels. This is meant to address concerns about the distracting nature of the sound.

FOG VIAL ADD-ONS

Alongside the base changes to the Fog Vial, the Potent Extract (Visceral) add-on has also been adjusted to rebalance its effect.

• Potent Extract (Visceral):
  • Visibility Reduction: The visibility reduction effect of this add-on has been decreased to 5%, down from 10%.
  • Maximum Size Reduction: Remains unchanged.
  • Maximum Lifetime Reduction: Remains unchanged.

These changes are aimed at preventing the Fog Vial from being overly oppressive, while still maintaining its utility as a defensive item for Survivors.

Bug Fixes

Audio

The audio fixes in this patch addresses general improvements to sound design and corrections to missing or glitched sounds within the game.

• The stacking lobby sounds have been fixed.
• Added SFX when hovering over Match Management options in custom game
• The Lich’s screams have been modified to have the characters mouth open.
• The characters Rick and Michonne Grimes are now properly voiced.

Characters

Character-specific fixes target issues related to Killer and Survivor abilities, animations, and interactions. These fixes are intended to ensure that all characters function as intended without any disruptive bugs.

• Fixed shadows in The Nightmare’s Dream World.
• Fixed the use of Rupture twice on a Dream Pallet.
• Stopped Dream Pallet and Fragile Pallet from being placed in the same spot.
• Corrected the jitter during the lobby idle animation for The Ghoul’s Rize Kamishiro outfit.
• Fixed the arms on Mikaela which were distorting in certain outfits.
• Addressed model distortions when the Animatronic exited a Security Door.
• Fixed the revelation of survivors with Executioner’s ability while using Burning Man Painting add-on.
• Resolved the exhaustion effects recovering while running with Mannequin Foot add-on.
• Stopped the game from crashing when The Twins interact with lockers holding other survivors.
• Fixed the Pig from not losing bloodlust after an ambush attack.

Environment/Maps

These corrections addresses areas where Killers or Survivors could become stuck, or where unintended interactions occurred with map elements. These map fixes are intended to improve navigation and fair play.

• Fixed invisible collisions encountered by the Knight on certain vaults.
• Corrected the triggering of the door in Fallen Refuge from behind.
• Victor can now trigger the prison tower door
• Victor can now trigger the elevator drop
• Knight’s guards can now traverse the shack’s window
• Singularity can now attach biopods above map fences
• Survivors no longer can land on top of invisible collisions
• Killer projectiles will no longer go through walls in the control room.
• Players can no longer climb on top of a rock
• Snug can no longer become stuck on snow mounds

Perks

Perk-related fixes focus on ensuring that perks function as described and do not interact negatively with each other or the game environment.

• Resolved token issues with Thrilling Tremors and Grim Embrace.
• Overwhelming Presence now affects Key, Map, and Fog Vial items.
• Hex: Two Can Play is no longer affected by stun caused by Last Stand.
• The Wraith remains invisible when stunned by Last Stand.
• Cleansing totems while broken will now activate Inner Strength when the Broken effect ends.
• Survivors can now build a Fragile Pallet on pallet locations previously destroyed.
• Dying survivors no longer make grunts of pain when affected by Come and Get Me!.
• Survivors using Conviction no longer become trapped in Bear Traps.
• Survivors using Conviction no longer get stuck in lockers.
• Blast Mine’s blind VFX now appear while damaging generators when a Killer is blinded.

Platforms

A specific fix targeting the Microsoft Store version of the game has been implemented. This addresses an issue where the game would remain silently open after being closed.

Quests

Quest-related fixes primarily focus on ensuring that quest progress is properly tracked and saved, preventing players from losing progress on challenges.

• Progression for the “I Want It, I Got It” challenge is now properly saved after a Trial.

UI

These corrections improve the clarity and accuracy of information presented to the player.

• The followed quest tooltip now shows partial progress
• Audio is now playing on the Match Management screen.
• The in-game quest tracker progress animation now begins at the correct value.
• The mouse cursor now works properly on consoles.
• The anti-camp meter no longer disappears after a Survivor is hooked.
• The Rift Pass tooltip now shows the correct subtitle.

Miscellaneous

Other minor fixes include addressing interactions with the environment and resolving technical glitches that impact the overall game experience.

• Fixed an issue where the beam of light duration was unchanged when using the Crimson Stamp add-on on the Bloodsense Map.
• Fog Vial’s fog cloud will no longer disappear when another Fog Vial is activated.
• Fog Vial’s smoke explosion sound effects now appear.
• Survivors now hold the fog vial properly.