How to Fix Disconnected Issues in Dead by Daylight

The disconnection issue in Dead by Daylight seems to have no discernible pattern — you might play several matches in a row without any problem, then suddenly get disconnected, or the game may show “unable to connect to the server” when you try to log in even though your network clearly seems fine. Lately, many players have reported encountering Dead by Daylight disconnections more and more frequently and can’t find a solution. Fortunately, we have found an effective method.

Why Can't You Connect to the Dead by Daylight Servers?

Sometimes, Dead by Daylight disconnections don’t happen directly; they may first show up as slight lag or brief screen freezes. This is because disconnections are not always simply caused by server problems, but may stem from faults in different places:

• Server pressure: When many players are online, servers become less stable. During busy hours, even small delays can lead to being disconnected.
• Unstable routes, not slow speed: Your internet speed may look good on paper. But unstable routing can still cause packet loss, which the game does not handle well.
• Long-distance connections: Playing on servers far from your location increases risk. The longer the path, the more chances something goes wrong.
• Hidden network limits: Firewalls, routers, or strict NAT types can interrupt data flow without obvious warning.

Therefore, it is precisely the complex network connection factors that make resolving Dead by Daylight’s disconnection issues not so easy; one could even say that the vast majority of problems are not something players can fix by themselves.

How Can You Fix the Dead by Daylight Connection?

First Check the Server Status

When you encounter disconnection problems, especially sudden disconnections during a match, you should first check the game servers and the status of the related platform services, because if they are under maintenance/down, then any repair measures are useless:

• Check Dead by Daylight servers:
  • Visit the official Dead by Daylight / Behaviour Interactive status page (search “Dead by Daylight server status”).
  • Check the game’s official social accounts (Twitter/X: @DeadByDaylight and Behaviour Interactive).
• Check Steam/PlayStation/Xbox platforms:
  • Visit a live status site (https://steamstat.us/) to check Store, Community, and Authentication.
  • Check PlayStation Network status: https://status.playstation.com/.
  • Check Xbox Live status: https://support.xbox.com/xbox-live-status.

Use GearUP to Fix Disconnections

Data from Dead by Daylight that is transmitted from your device to the game servers needs to pass through many nodes; they are relay stations for the data. For various reasons, the default connected node may not be the optimal route, or a node may fail, and they will not switch automatically — you need the help of GearUP.

What makes GearUP powerful is not only that it uses proprietary multi-line technology to connect to the best node, but also that it can handle disconnections, stuttering and packet loss caused by sudden network jitter. It’s like an intelligent network manager: you can focus on gaming while it automatically handles various network problems in the background.

GearUP provides Dead by Daylight disconnection optimizations across all platforms. PC players only need to follow the steps below:

1. Search for Dead by Daylight.
   
2. Select a server — GearUP can help you switch to any server worldwide.
   
3. Start the boost, then launch Dead by Daylight — you will be able to see the real-time network status, and the connection issues will be fixed.
   

If you play on PlayStation/Xbox, you can use GearUP’s game router HYPEREV. It is designed for living-room/console players who don’t want to turn on a PC. It’s plug-and-play and the optimization can be completed with one tap via the mobile app, making it very suitable for console players.

Avoid Incorrect Network Connections

Sometimes the Dead by Daylight server connection problems stem from abnormalities in the player’s local network, but they are often easily overlooked. Here are a few points to note:

1. Do not use multiple VPNs or proxy tools. In fact, we do not recommend using ordinary VPNs to fix disconnections because they are almost ineffective.
2. Make sure Dead by Daylight is the latest version; if necessary, check file integrity.
3. Avoid large simultaneous network usage. Your file downloads, live streaming, and streaming media are the main sources of network usage.
4. Ensure your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking Dead by Daylight’s network access. Note that you should not turn off the firewall or antivirus software to avoid compromising device security.

Dead by Daylight Server Locations

We recommend connecting to the Dead by Daylight servers that are geographically closer to you to avoid instability or connection failures caused by long-distance data transmission. The main server distribution is as follows:

Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, Germany, United States, South America.

Quick Q&A about Dead by Daylight Disconnections

Q1. Why connect to a nearer server?

To reduce latency, lower the chance of network jitter, and improve stability. Unless you have a necessary reason to cross regions, we do not recommend changing servers arbitrarily.

Q2. In which regions are Dead by Daylight disconnections more likely to occur?

From the information we currently understand, Russian players are more likely to encounter disconnection issues.

Q3. Are Dead by Daylight disconnections caused by too slow internet speed?

Generally no. Most games do not have such strict requirements for bandwidth because the real-time amount of data sent and received is not large; rather, they require higher network stability.

Q4. Are GearUP or HYPEREV safe to use?

Yes. GearUP and HYPEREV work by adjusting routing nodes — that is, adjusting the route. This does not violate any game rules and does not affect data security. You can use them with confidence.

Summary

Dead by Daylight disconnections have recently become one of the most frequent problems troubling players. They have no pattern and can happen even when you are playing extremely smoothly just a moment before the disconnection. Therefore, with professional tools like GearUP and HYPEREV, you can effectively resolve and prevent sudden issues and play with peace of mind. If you are still looking for a solution, consider trying these two tools now.