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Please consider bringing back Depth of Field to the maps

Dead by Daylight used to have this feature that created a blur effect at certain distances, giving the environment a unique cinematic charm and greatly enhancing immersion. I cry every day over the fact that the devs removed it.

The game urgently needs graphical improvements that increase immersion and contribute to its horror atmosphere. Considering that we’ll be getting some visual tweaks starting with the next PTB and the Autohaven map, I sincerely ask that you consider reintroducing this technique to the maps.

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  • colossusqw
    colossusqw Member Posts: 55

    That blur and fog not only made the maps a lot cooler, it also helps make stuff like Michael or Ghostface's stalking a lot more creepy looking, and stealth in general feeling more spooky. 10/10, please return the old visuals..

  • OnryosTapeRentals
    OnryosTapeRentals Member Posts: 1,777

    I still mourn the loss of the old lighting. The graphics overhaul they did might've improved the textures, but all of the original atmosphere was lost.

  • Vess
    Vess Member Posts: 31
    edited October 26

    Those screenshots do look great! I would love to have those effects to boost the horror immersion even more. I feel like some maps are too bright and clean compared to others.

  • Fyora
    Fyora Member Posts: 20

    Absolutely!

    The high-quality textures and more detailed objects were very welcome, but the changes in the map atmosphere — fewer props, reduced fog — took away the game’s immersive experience, which in my humble opinion should be a priority. It’s no surprise that with each DLC and patch, players are becoming increasingly competitive, solo survival more exhausting, and strong killers even stronger. Everyone ends up losing.

  • Linkdouken
    Linkdouken Member Posts: 655

    Yes, I agree but I don't want the game to be as dark as it used to be either as it was so hard to see anything as a console gamer

  • Fyora
    Fyora Member Posts: 20

    I agree! I really liked the changes they showed for Autohaven, the map looks subtly clearer but more immersive and visually beautiful! I think that’s the right direction to go.