Sep 15, 2026
View on Steam↗Denuvo Anti Cheat Trial Update
2/5 Minor
Denuvo Anti-Cheat has been removed from Dead by Daylight following the conclusion of the recent trial period.
Key Changes
- 1Denuvo Anti-Cheat has been removed from the game
- 2The Anti-Cheat Trial period has officially concluded
- 3Instructions for removing residual files are now available via Player Support
All Changes
🛡️Anti-Cheat(2)
- removeAnti-Cheat Trial: The current Anti-Cheat Trial has officially ended
- removeDenuvo: Denuvo has been removed from Dead by Daylight
⚙️Technical(1)
- changeDenuvo residual files: Player Support article published regarding the removal of residual Denuvo files from PCs
Summary
The temporary trial for Denuvo Anti-Cheat has officially concluded. As of 11am ET, the software has been removed from the game. Players who wish to manually clean up residual files from their systems can refer to a new guide on the official Player Support website.