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Denuvo Anti Cheat Trial Update

Dead by Daylight · published 15 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC

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At 11am ET, there will be an update that ends this current Anti Cheat Trial and removes Denuvo from Dead by Daylight. We thank everyone for participating and providing valuable feedback; we will be reviewing all the data and feedback we have received ahead of any future trials. Please stay tuned to our Social Media channels for information on future activities.

Our Player Support website has a comprehensive article for removing Denuvo residual files from your PC should you wish:

https://support.deadbydaylight.com/hc/en-us/articles/52891224375828-Denuvo-Anti-Cheat-FAQ

Thank you

The Dead by Daylight Team

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