Dead by Daylight Is Retiring Chucky, but the Little Bastard Refuses to Leave
Chucky is leaving Dead by Daylight on November 24, 2026, but existing owners get to keep him. Everyone else loses the opportunity to purchase him after 17:00 Brussels time (11 AM ET). His cosmetics also disappear from sale, but his three Killer perk effects remain available to everyone under new names. So unless you actually want to play as the murderous little bastard, there's no reason to panic-buy him.
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What happens to Chucky after November 24?
Behaviour Interactive is removing Chucky from sale, not deleting him from the game. Existing owners retain his Killer Power, progression, Bloodweb, Add-ons and purchased cosmetics. They can continue playing and levelling him normally. Players who miss the deadline, however, won't be able to purchase him afterward under Behaviour's announced plans.
Here's exactly what changes:
Content | Existing owners | Non-owners after deadline |
Chucky as playable Killer | Keep access | Cannot purchase |
Killer Power | Retained | Unavailable |
Three Killer perk effects | Retained | Available as general perks |
Purchased outfits | Retained | No new purchases |
Prestige cosmetics and perk charms | Still earnable | Unavailable without Chucky |
Bloodweb and Add-ons | Continue normally | Not applicable |
Achievements | Progress retained | Converted to generic achievements |
Essentially, Chucky is becoming a members-only murderer. The doors close on November 24, but everyone already inside gets to keep their knife. Remarkably civilised for a doll whose entire personality revolves around stabbing people.
Chucky's three Killer perks aren't disappearing
This is the important bit if you don't particularly care about playing Chucky himself. His three unique perks will remain available through the general Killer perk pool, retaining their gameplay effects under different names.
Original Chucky perk | New general perk |
Hex: Two Can Play | Hex: Eye For An Eye |
Friends 'Til the End | One Track Mind |
Batteries Included | Gaining Steam |
Existing owners can continue unlocking Chucky's original perks through his Bloodweb, complete with their original names and descriptions. Everyone else can unlock the renamed versions without purchasing him. They won't automatically arrive at maximum tier, but the effects remain obtainable.
It's a magnificent bit of administrative necromancy. The licence disappears, the murderer becomes unavailable to new customers, and his professional qualifications survive under three assumed identities. Chucky has essentially been dismissed from the company while his entire department continues operating with freshly printed name badges.
If you're buying Chucky exclusively for his perks, save your money.
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What happens to his cosmetics and Prestige rewards?
According to Behaviour's official Chucky removal FAQ, additional purchasable outfits must be acquired before November 24. Already purchased cosmetics remain yours, but anything you haven't bought disappears from sale.
However, existing owners can still earn his three Prestige cosmetics and three perk charms afterward. There's no reason to empty your Bloodpoint savings trying to Prestige him before the deadline. You can continue progressing normally.
One caveat concerns the Good Guys Box Charm, which has separately worded unlock restrictions in Behaviour's FAQ. Don't assume every Chucky-related reward follows the same rules as his Prestige rewards.
When does the 50% Chucky sale start?
Behaviour is offering a final 50% discount on Chucky DLC, although apparently organising a farewell sale for a homicidal toy requires seven separate appointments.
Platform | Sale begins | Sale ends |
Xbox / Windows Store | October 26 | November 24 |
Epic Games Store | October 26 | November 24 |
Nintendo Switch (North America) | October 26 | November 24 |
Nintendo Switch (Europe) | October 27 | November 24 |
Nintendo Switch (Japan) | October 28 | November 24 |
PlayStation | November 2 | November 24 |
Steam | November 10 | November 24 |
All dates are in 2026. Related cosmetics are also discounted, although individual prices and availability vary by storefront. The universal purchase cutoff is November 24 at 17:00 CET (11 AM ET), not midnight. If you're planning to buy him on the final day, don't leave it until evening.
Will Chucky still receive updates?
Yes. Behaviour confirms that Chucky can still receive bug fixes, existing owners can continue receiving character quests, and streaming his gameplay remains permitted. Chapter achievements will become generic achievements, with completed achievements and unfinished progress retained. Previously unlocked content also remains available through supported cross-progression.
There won't be refunds simply because Chucky is leaving sale. Since existing owners retain playable access, Behaviour considers the purchased content unaffected.
Should you actually buy Chucky?
Buy him if you want to play as Chucky or own his exclusive cosmetics. His unique Killer Power and purchasable outfits are what you'll permanently miss under the announced removal arrangements. If you're only interested in his three perks, keep your money. Their effects aren't going anywhere.
Chucky may be losing his place on the shop shelf, but for anyone who already owns him, he's still perfectly capable of ruining somebody's evening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chucky being removed from Dead by Daylight permanently?
Chucky is being removed from sale on November 24, 2026. Existing owners can continue playing him, but Behaviour hasn't confirmed whether he'll ever return for purchase.
What happens if I already own Chucky?
You keep Chucky, his Killer Power, progression, Add-ons and purchased cosmetics. You can continue levelling him normally.
Will Chucky's three Killer perks disappear?
No. Their effects remain available as renamed general Killer perks: Hex: Eye For An Eye, One Track Mind and Gaining Steam.
Can I still unlock Chucky's Prestige cosmetics after November 24?
Yes. Existing owners can continue earning his three Prestige cosmetics and three perk charms after the deadline.
What is the final deadline to buy Chucky?
November 24, 2026, at 17:00 Brussels time (11 AM ET). The 50% DLC sale starts on different dates depending on your platform.
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