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STRANGER THINGS' RETURN FAQ

GentlemanFridge
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FAQ | Stranger Things Returns! - BHVR

FAQ | Stranger Things Returns!

By PeanitsLast Updated: 9:28 pm


Will Hawkins Map be returning?

Yes, the map will also be coming back to Dead by Daylight. Our team has been hard at work in ensuring that all recent Killer Powers that have been added to the game since Stranger Things left the store, will work as expected on the map.

Why was the content removed and come back again now?

As with all live-service games, frequent updates, additions, and the occasional change are to be expected. With Stranger Things, our focus has always been to ensure the legacy of these characters within our game. Which is why we are delighted to welcome back all the Stranger Things content, including Characters, Perks, Outfits and Map into Dead by Daylight, as part of the game’s experience. 

Will the Cosmetics for the Characters come back to the Store?

YES! Everything will be returning

If I levelled up one (or more) of my Stranger Things characters when I was sharing them under Steam’s Family Share – will I gain access to that character again and will I have lost progress?

If you previously Family Shared the content and are now unable to access that content since the Family Share Policy was enforced, you will be able to purchase the Stranger Things Chapter (or individual characters) and your progression will be exactly the way you left it – you will not have lost your progress. The same for any cosmetic you have purchased for the characters; they will be waiting for you in your account!

What about the Perks?

Initially the perks will return to Stranger Things Perks with the original flavour text and icons, but will remain General Perks for now. In a later patch, they will return to being Character specific Perks and only be unlockable with the Prestige System or through the Shrine of Secrets, as with other character specific Perks.

If you have already levelled up a character whilst these perks were general Perks, what you have unlocked will remain unlocked, but you will not be able to increase the tier of the Perk any further until it has been unlocked – so if you have unlocked T1 of Inner Healing / Inner Strength on Kate for example, you will not be able to unlock further tiers unless you purchase the character perk from the Shrine of Secrets or level up Nancy to Prestige 1 to unlock the perk that way.

What about Achievements?

The Achievements are currently not going to be changed or reimplemented into the game. Stay tuned for further information as it becomes available.

Will new Stranger Things content come to the game?

We don’t have any additional Stranger Things content to announce at this time.

Is the content only coming back for a limited time?

As with all live-service games, frequent updates, additions, and the occasional change are to be expected. Our intention is always to ensure the legacy of ALL the characters in our game. While we can’t predict the future or of any changes that may occur, our goal remains to get our players the best gaming experience possible.

It is important to note that except for the Hawkins Underground Complex being completely removed, all players who owned the Stranger Things content did not experience any change in gameplay or appearance with the removal of the content. This is why we encourage players to buy the DLC in order to ensure their gaming experience remains intact.

Does this replace the next Chapter which is normally revealed around this time?

Stranger Things returning to Dead by Daylight does not replace any of the content that’s currently planned!

Will Stranger Things content receive balance changes now that it’s back?

Content in the game has always been able to receive balance changes if required, the Stranger Things characters being no exception. If we find that there are issues with a Killer’s Power or that something needs to be updated, we will make those changes.

Will the DLC be the same price as when it first released?

Yes, it will be!



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Comments

  • jesterkind
    jesterkind Member Posts: 7,932

    The part about this not replacing any planned content is the most interesting to me. Considering I doubt any other licenseholder would be okay with their stuff being overshadowed by ST returning, I think it's reasonable to speculate the new killer might also be related to ST?

    Just spitballing, ofc.

  • ARTRA
    ARTRA Member Posts: 938

    So.

    Does this replace the next Chapter which is normally revealed around this time?

    Stranger Things returning to Dead by Daylight does not replace any of the content that’s currently planned!


    Tomorrow another anouncement or what?

  • rvzrvzrvz
    rvzrvzrvz Member Posts: 940

    Any date for whole DLC chapter in shop (on steam) ? I don't want to buy them 1 by 1 with auric cells

  • Volkfang
    Volkfang Member Posts: 17


    https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/discussion/comment/3578226#Comment_3578226

    "Will new Stranger Things content come to the game?

    We don’t have any additional Stranger Things content to announce at this time."


    Because of that line, I doubt the new killer (this patch anyways) will be Stranger Things/Vecna. If it is, then I don't know why you add the above question into the FAQ. Along the same lines, with all due respect, I'm not sure why the "Why was it removed?" question is there. The answer is just a PR answer that doesn't really give an answer. Of course I understand that these kind of answers have to be worded this way for legal reasons and such and it was probably a private licensing dispute, but my personal preference is just not to have the question. Again, no rudeness intended just my personal feedback. Maybe others feel differently.

    Very happy for those who finally get to share in the Stranger Things content, I know there are alot who have been wanting it back. Also very happy for those of us who succumbed to the FOMO last time will still get a full release as well. Cheers!

  • pseudechis
    pseudechis Member Posts: 3,904

    That's great, the return of content is a good thing.

    I'm looking forward to stalking the hallways of Hawkins lab again.

  • jesterkind
    jesterkind Member Posts: 7,932
    https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/discussion/comment/3578255#Comment_3578255

    Oop, you're right, I missed that one. Never mind!

    Does make me curious what on earth the new license could be, though.

  • Devil_hit11
    Devil_hit11 Member Posts: 9,047

    i hope they buffed demogorgon and revert all his add-on changes. they should revert barb glasses, black heart to 20% and restore his iri add-on leprose lichen back to what it was before.

    judging from peanits description, he says that they added all content back since strange thing left store. that means there is bound to be bugs because it sounds like they went back to an old version of dbd and added all patches/content back to the game. I can imagine some bugs happening.

  • shalo
    shalo Member Posts: 1,535

    The Achievements are currently not going to be changed or reimplemented into the game. Stay tuned for further information as it becomes available.

    Dammit, Nancy's adept will remain the only Survivor one I am missing.

  • suistar7
    suistar7 Member Posts: 7

    i have the ps4 dlc from the nightmare edition but cant upgrade to the ps5.