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Dead by Daylight PC Crashing? Here's How to Fix It!

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Dead by Daylight Crashing? Let’s Fix It!

Dead by Daylight Crashing
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So, you’re trying to enjoy some heart-stopping action in Dead by Daylight, but your game keeps crashing or freezing? Super frustrating, right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Tons of players have run into this issue, and luckily, there are a bunch of fixes you can try. Let’s get you back to slashing and surviving!

Why is This Happening?

Several things can cause Dead by Daylight to crash or freeze. Maybe your PC isn’t quite up to snuff, or perhaps some files are corrupted. It could even be something as simple as your power settings. We’ll cover all the bases here.

Check Your PC’s Specs

First things first, make sure your rig can actually handle the game. Here’s what you need:

Minimum:

  • OS: 64-bit (Windows 7, Windows 8.1)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

Recommended:

  • OS: 64-bit (Windows 10, Windows 11)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

If your PC doesn’t meet these minimum requirements, it might be time for an upgrade!

Quick Fixes to Try

Before diving into more complicated solutions, let’s try some easy ones:

  • Run as Admin: Right-click the Dead by Daylight executable and select “Run as administrator.” Sometimes the game needs those extra permissions to work correctly. You can also set this permanently in the Properties menu of the executable.
  • Compatibility Mode: Also in the Properties menu (Compatibility tab), try running the game in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows (like Windows 8).
  • Update Graphics Drivers: Outdated drivers are a common culprit for game crashes. Head to your graphics card manufacturer’s website (Nvidia, AMD, or Intel) and download the latest drivers.

Updating Graphics Drivers
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Dealing with Easy Anti-Cheat

Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) is essential for keeping Dead by Daylight fair, but it can sometimes cause problems. Try repairing or reinstalling it:

  1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
  2. Right-click on Dead by Daylight and select “Properties.”
  3. Go to “Local Files” and click “Browse Local Files.”
  4. Find the “EasyAntiCheat” folder.
  5. Run “EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe” as an administrator.
  6. Select Dead by Daylight and choose “Repair Service.”

Checking Game Files

Corrupted game files can also lead to crashes. Luckily, Steam has a built-in tool to fix this:

  1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
  2. Right-click on Dead by Daylight and select “Properties.”
  3. Go to “Local Files” and click “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”
  4. Steam will scan and repair any corrupted files.

Power Up Your Performance

If your PC is struggling to run the game, adjusting your power settings might help:

  1. Open Windows Settings (Windows key + I).
  2. Go to “System” and then “Power & battery.”
  3. Change the “Power mode” to “Best performance.”

Fullscreen Optimization and Other Tweaks

Disabling fullscreen optimization can sometimes improve performance:

  1. Locate the Dead by Daylight executable (same steps as with Easy Anti-Cheat).
  2. Right-click on the executable and select “Properties.”
  3. Go to the “Compatibility” tab and check “Disable fullscreen optimizations.”

Nuclear Options (Reinstalling)

If all else fails, you might need to reinstall the game, or even Steam itself. Make sure to back up your game saves before doing this!

  • Reinstall Dead by Daylight: Uninstall the game through Steam and then reinstall it.
  • Reinstall Steam: Uninstall Steam, download the latest installer from the official website, and reinstall. This can fix underlying issues with the Steam client.

Reinstalling Steam
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Still Crashing?

If you’ve tried everything and your game is still crashing, there might be other factors at play, like hardware issues or conflicting software. Don’t give up! Reach out to the Dead by Daylight community forums or support for more help.

Conclusion

Hopefully, these tips have helped you get Dead by Daylight running smoothly again. Let us know in the comments which fix worked for you, or if you have any other suggestions! And if you’re looking for more gaming tips and tricks, be sure to check back for more articles. Happy gaming!

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