Dead by Daylight Is Handing Out Just 4,500 Early Access Invites for the New Chapter Before Official Launch
Dead by Daylight is playing it smart: instead of making you wait until August 25, 2026 to try the new Chorus of Sin chapter with its fresh killer The Judgment and new survivor Aurora, they're letting you jump in early. But—and here's the catch—nothing's guaranteed. You've got to enter a lottery.
What Exactly Is Chorus of Sin?
This chapter isn't your typical release. Behaviour Interactive is calling it a "community-led era," and for good reason: players actually voted on the chapter's theme and content from the ground up. That means you're playing something the community literally shaped with its own hands.
How to Enter the Lottery and Win Your Early Access Code
The process has specific steps and demands your time, but nothing overcomplicated:
- Link your Behaviour account to your Twitch account (if you haven't already)
- Watch at least one hour of streams from selected Dead by Daylight content creators showcasing the new chapter
- The stream must be tagged "Drops Enabled"—this is mandatory
- Once you meet the requirements, you're automatically entered into the lottery to win an early access code
- If you win, you'll get an email with login instructions and your code
Qualifying Stream Windows (Eastern Time)
These codes weren't distributed randomly. Behaviour set precise time windows for eligible stream viewing:
- July 30: 12 PM to 4 PM, then 5 PM to 9 PM
- July 31: 8 AM to 11 AM, then 12 PM to 4 PM, then 5 PM to 9 PM
- August 1: 8 AM to 11 AM, then 12 PM to 4 PM
Keep in mind the lottery closed on July 31—there's no second chance after that date.
The Real Limitations You Should Know About
Before you get too hyped, understand what you're actually dealing with:
- Only 4,500 invites total distributed through the lottery—numbers are tight
- Early access is Steam only—no PlayStation, Xbox, or any other platform
- One entry per Behaviour account—you can't game the system with multiple accounts
- Codes are non-transferable and locked to your account—don't even think about selling them
- Winners are notified by email only
My Take: Smart Strategy, But the Lottery Stings
Honestly, I liked the idea at first. Behaviour is connecting Twitch viewers to the new chapter, building real anticipation, and giving the community actual agency. That's not stingy.
But here's the glaring problem: everything comes down to luck. You could watch the entire stream, hit every recommended time slot, and still walk away empty-handed. Someone else might tune in for a single hour and strike gold. That's genuinely frustrating, especially when invites are this limited (4,500 total).
What also bugs me: this is supposedly a "community event" according to the company, but it's really a clever marketing move that tanks Twitch viewership numbers and manufactures hype around the chapter. Nothing wrong with that—every company does it—but don't fool yourself into thinking you're guaranteed anything if you watch the stream.
Bonus Info: Other Free Codes from Behaviour
If you strike out on this lottery, know that Behaviour regularly gives away free codes through other channels:
- The official game account on X (formerly Twitter)
- The official Discord server
- Regular Twitch streams (not just Drops events)
- Seasonal events
These codes typically grant Bloodpoints, Iridescent Shards, and Rift Fragments, plus the occasional cosmetic like Charms and Badges.
My Final Recommendation
I'd say give it a shot if you're genuinely into Dead by Daylight and want to get a head start on the new chapter. That extra time really is valuable for learning The Judgment's mechanics and Aurora's playstyle before millions of players get their hands on them come August 25.
But if you're expecting a guaranteed win—don't waste your time. Luck is the deciding factor here, and the odds are rough. Keep an eye on Behaviour's other channels for easier ways to snag free codes instead.
