The Grimoire: Early Access
We've spent over a year building the Chorus of Sin Chapter with you through The Grimoire. You've been with us every step of the way, one vote at a time, and we wanted to thank you for helping us bring these new Characters to life.
On July 30, 2026 we'll be launching our Early Access build for the content of the Chorus of Sin. The Early Access is usually meant to give creators an early look at the new content ahead of the PTB, an experience they share with their own community, but this time we wanted to do something a little different and give YOU the chance to get into the Early Access too. After all, this is YOUR Chapter.
How does it work?
Starting today, July 30, 2026 at 9am ET selected Dead by Daylight creators will be streaming the new content from the Early Access build. Watch any selected DBD creator on Twitch with drops enabled for one hour to enter a contest and get the chance to be selected to join the Early Access.
You need to:
- Play DbD using a Steam account (PC), as the Early Access will only be available on that platform.
- Create a Behaviour Account if you don’t have one already.
- Link your Behaviour Account to your Twitch account.
- Watch one hour of selected Dead by Daylight creators on Twitch with drops enabled.
After meeting the one (1) hour requirement, you will automatically enter a pool for a chance to be selected. If selected, you'll receive an email (sent to the same attached to your Behaviour account) with all the details you need to get into the build. The access is linked to your account and cannot be shared with other players. Make sure you opted-in to receive communications from BHVR in your BHVR Account to receive the email.
We will run five draws between July 30-31, 2026, at the following times:
- Thursday July 30: 12PM ET, 5PM ET
- Friday July 31: 9AM ET, 12PM ET, 5PM ET
If you are eligible, and have not already been selected, you will be considered for all subsequent draws.
Who can participate?
The Early Access is available in all regions where Dead by Daylight is playable. Early Access spots are limited and tied to our server rollout and testing goals.
When can I start watching streams?
Selected streams will begin on July 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Look for participating channels displaying the Drops Enabled tag.
Early Access Schedule
If selected, you'll be able to jump into the Early Access during the following windows:
Ready to play?
Watch selected creators' streams on Twitch for one hour and you could be among the first players getting your hands on The Judgment and Aurora before the PTB.
Thank you again for being part of this journey and we hope to see you in the Fog!
How to set up your Behaviour account to start earning drops?
You can earn Twitch Drops between July 30 9:00 AM ET - August 1, 2026, 11:59 PM by watching select Dead by Daylight creators on Twitch by following 4 simple steps:
- Create a new Behaviour Account, or connect to your existing Behaviour Account
- Link your Twitch Account to your Behaviour Account.
Please make sure to verify your Twitch account if you are creating a new one. After linking, it will show you the current Dead by Daylight platforms you currently have linked.
Learn more about setting up your Behaviour account: https://account.bhvr.com/twitch/dbd
What is Early Access?
Early Access is an early version of the build that is made available during PTB, giving you an opportunity to test the new content. As it is an early version, it could contain some additional bugs, missing features, or translations that would normally be addressed before a regular PTB release. Feedback shared during the Early Access will be compiled with PTB feedback, but no changes will be implemented in time for the PTB.
I have met the one hour requirement on Twitch, but I don't have access to the build yet?
The one hour requirement does not automatically give you access to the build. After meeting t[RC8.1]he one hour requirement, you will be added to a pool for a chance to be selected to join the Early Access. If you get selected, you will receive an email at the email address attached to your Behaviour Account with all the information you need to access the build on Steam.
