Dead by Daylight’s Terrifier chapter is set to come out on November 24, 2026, the release date on Behaviour Interactive’s own chapter page and on the chapter’s Steam store listing. Until then, Art the Clown is playable only on the Steam player test build (PTB), which opened on October 28, 2026 with Update 10.3.0.
Behaviour has not announced a release time yet, and store dates can still move, so this is the date to plan around rather than a promise. Here is what the official sources say, what you can play right now, and what arrives with the chapter.
The Release Date, and Where It Comes From
Three official sources line up:
| Source | What it says |
|---|---|
| Behaviour’s June 15, 2026 press release for the game’s 10th anniversary | “Dead by Daylight: Terrifier set to release in November of this year” |
| Behaviour’s Terrifier chapter page | Release date: Nov 24, 2026 |
| The chapter’s Steam store page | Release date: Nov 24, 2026 (coming soon) |
The October 28 PTB patch notes do not repeat the date, and Behaviour has not yet posted a launch-day announcement with a time. You may have seen other November dates since the PTB went up. Those do not come from Behaviour: its own page and its Steam listing both say November 24.
The chapter ships as part of Update 10.3.0, the same version number as the PTB, so the full patch (perk changes, the Mori rework and the new gore settings) lands on live servers alongside it.
Can You Play the Terrifier Before Release?
Yes, on PC through Steam. Behaviour put the chapter on the PTB on October 28, 2026, and our news story on the Terrifier PTB has the full rundown of what is in the build. To join:
- In your Steam Library, right-click Dead by Daylight and open Properties.
- Go to the Betas tab.
- Pick the public-test branch from the dropdown and let Steam download it.
- Switch back to “None” when you want the live game again.
The PTB has its own separate progress, so nothing you earn there carries over to the live game. It is also a test: values can change before November 24, and the patch notes list known issues, including Mori animations and effects that are still being polished. The notes do not say when the PTB closes.
PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store players have to wait for the live release.
Which Platforms Get It
Behaviour’s chapter page lists the Terrifier chapter on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Past chapters have launched on every platform on the same day, and nothing Behaviour has posted suggests this one will be different.
What Comes With the Chapter
The Steam store page describes the add-on this way: “Dead by Daylight: Terrifier brings horror icons The Terrifier and Sienna Shaw into The Fog alongside a new original Map, Hartshorne Mall.” Buying it also unlocks the Art Crispies Cereal charm and the Clown Cafe Banner.
- The Terrifier (Art the Clown). His power, Bag of Toys, hands him two random weapons to choose from. Behaviour’s chapter announcement says each weapon gets its own Mini-Mori.
- Sienna Shaw, the Survivor from the films.
- Hartshorne Mall, the first map in a new realm, The Subdivisions, with lore tied to Dwight’s childhood.
- Six perks, three for each character.
Behaviour had not listed a price on the Steam page as of October 30, 2026.
Why the Terrifier Matters Beyond Art
He is the first Killer built for Behaviour’s new Mori system, which sorts every Mori into Finisher, Power, and Memento Mori offering and Perk categories, all triggered with the Attack button. Behaviour says older Killers will move over to it over time. The same update retunes six existing perks, which we covered in our Update 10.3.0 preview.
The chapter also follows Behaviour’s statement that removed licensed Killers can return, a sign it still wants big horror names in The Fog. In the meantime, the Haunted by Daylight event is running on live servers, and free cosmetics are on our Dead by Daylight codes page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Terrifier come out in Dead by Daylight? November 24, 2026, according to Behaviour’s chapter page and the Steam store listing. Behaviour has not announced a release time yet.
Is the Terrifier on the PTB? Yes. The Terrifier PTB opened on October 28, 2026, on the Steam version only.
Does PTB progress carry over to the live game? No. The PTB keeps its own progress separate from the live game.
What does the Terrifier chapter include? The Terrifier (Art the Clown), Survivor Sienna Shaw, the Hartshorne Mall map, six new perks, and a charm and banner for buyers.
Is the Terrifier coming to consoles? Yes. Behaviour’s chapter page lists PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch alongside the PC stores.