Dead by Daylight hands out free rewards more generously than most horror games dare to admit. Whether you're after Bloodpoints to speed through the Bloodweb, exclusive charms to flex in the lobby, or pride badges to personalize your card, Behaviour Interactive drops promo codes tied to events, milestones, and collaborations throughout the year. The catch? Many of these codes expire fast, sometimes within days of release.
What Are Dead by Daylight Codes?
DBD codes are redeemable strings of text that unlock free in-game rewards without spending Auric Cells (the game's premium currency). Rewards fall into a few categories:
- Bloodpoints (BP): The core progression currency used to unlock items, add-ons, and perks in the Bloodweb.
- Charms: Decorative items attached to hooks (Survivors) or weapons (Killers) and visible to other players in lobbies.
- Badges and Banners: Profile card customizations displayed in pre-game lobbies.
- Cosmetic pieces: Head, body, or weapon skins for specific characters.
Codes split into two types: event codes that expire quickly (sometimes within 48-72 hours of release) and permanent codes that stay active indefinitely. Event codes are almost always the more valuable ones, so acting fast matters.
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Event codes can expire without any in-game notification. Always check official channels immediately when a new code drops rather than saving it for later.
DBD Store redemption screen
All Active Dead by Daylight Codes
Event and Limited-Time Codes
These codes are tied to specific events or collaborations and carry expiration dates. Redeem them as soon as possible.
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The HAPPYHORSEYEAR2026 code was confirmed active as of early March 2026 with an expiry tied to the Year of the Horse event. If it returns an "invalid" error, it has already expired.Permanent Cosmetic Codes
These codes have no known expiry and can be redeemed at any time. They cover banners, badges, and charms for both Killers and Survivors.
Pride Badge Codes (Permanent)
Behaviour Interactive has released a large set of permanent pride codes covering a wide range of identities. Each one unlocks a unique badge for your player card.
Pride Charm Codes (Permanent)
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All codes are case-insensitive, so typing happyhorseyear2026 works just as well as the uppercase version. That said, entering them exactly as shown avoids any potential typo errors.How to Redeem Dead by Daylight Codes
Step-by-Step Redemption Process
The entire process takes under a minute and happens entirely inside the game. No external website required.
- Launch Dead by Daylight and reach the Main Menu.
- Select Store from the left-side navigation panel.
- Click the Featured tab, then locate the Redeem button in the bottom-left corner (some sources note it appears in the top-right depending on platform UI version).
- Type or paste your code into the text field.
- Press Redeem to confirm.
- Bloodpoints credit to your account instantly. Cosmetics, charms, and badges appear in your Customization inventory.
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Each code works only once per account. Attempting to redeem the same code twice returns an error, which doesn't mean the code is invalid for other players.
How to Equip Your New Rewards
Charms
Navigate to the Customize menu for your chosen character, then open the Charms section. Survivors attach charms to hooks, while Killers attach them to their weapons. Both display in pre-game lobbies.
Badges and Banners
Open your Player Profile from the main menu, then select the Banners or Badges tab to slot in your new items. These show on your player card visible to other players before a match.
Cosmetic Pieces
Head to Character Selection, choose your Killer or Survivor, then enter the Customize screen. Select the relevant slot (Head, Body, or Weapon) and apply your unlocked cosmetic.
What Happened to Recently Expired Codes?
Some codes that circulated in early 2026 have already expired and will return an error if entered now. Skip these:
These are included purely so you don't waste time trying them. The DISCORD500 code was particularly valuable at 500,000 BP, making it a good reminder of why acting quickly on new codes pays off.