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Bots in Custom Matches

Skaphegor
Skaphegor Member Posts: 74
in Feedback and Suggestions

A special option to activate bots in custom matches allowing players to try out and practise a new killer before venturing out.

Otherwise, there is no way except having a public match. This is often depressing when learning a new killer. Since Dead by Daylight has added AIs they can be added to custom mode.