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The ESRB rating and its descriptors
The ESRB rates Dead by Daylight M for Mature 17+, with three content descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language. Those descriptors appear across the ESRB listings for the game’s Stadia, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions.
Interactive notices vary by platform
The descriptors are the same across listings, but the interactive notice is not. That notice tells you about online features and purchases, so it matters when you are deciding whether a particular version fits a household.
| Listing | ESRB rating | Content descriptors | Interactive notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Stadia | M (Mature 17+) | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language | Users Interact; In-Game Purchases |
| Nintendo Switch | M (Mature 17+) | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language | In-Game Purchases |
| Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | M (Mature 17+) | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language | Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB |
“Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB” means the ESRB did not assign a rating to the online features of that listing. It does not mean the game has no online play; the game is a multiplayer match between one killer and four survivors, so online play is central to it. Stadia has been discontinued, so that listing is useful mainly as a historical record of how the ESRB described the game.
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#1 Best Overall
- Play as 5 new resourceful Survivors with their own unique Perks!
- Play as 5 new Killers with horrifying Powers that defy logic to hunt your prey!
- Customize your experience with all-new Perks and set-up options!
- Bring the game to life with 10 hauntingly detailed miniature figurines!
What the rating is describing
The ESRB summary describes a multiplayer game in which one player controls a killer and four others play as survivors. The blood and gore descriptor reflects blood shown when survivors are attacked. The intense violence descriptor reflects the killer’s weapons and the hooks used against survivors, along with finishing attacks. The strong language descriptor reflects the profanity in the game’s text and voice content.
These details explain the M rating. They do not establish a rating for any age group outside the ESRB’s system.
Ratings outside the United States
No single rating label applies worldwide. Google Play’s official guidance names the rating authorities by region: the ESRB for the Americas, PEGI for listed European and Middle Eastern countries, and USK for Germany. Use the authority for the country where you live or buy the game.
Rank #2
- EXPAND YOUR GAMEPLAY – Take your Dead by Daylight board game further with 5 new Survivors and 5 terrifying Killers, each with unique abilities for fresh strategies and tension. Requires the base set to play.
- HORROR-THEMED STRATEGY – Escape or become the ultimate ghost killer game villain with new Perks and Powers that heighten suspense and excitement. Will you survive the night or fall to the darkness?
- DETAILED MINIATURES – Includes 10 hauntingly sculpted miniatures, bringing characters to life with eerie precision. A must-have for fans of horror board games, collectible art, and immersive tabletop play.
- MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY – Customize matches with new setup options, creating fresh scenarios for replayability. Whether you love betrayal, hidden movement, or outsmarting foes, this expansion enhances your Dead by Daylight experience.
- PERFECT FOR HORROR FANS – Great for teens, adults, and couples who love strategy, tabletop, or party games. A top pick for game nights, mystery lovers, and fans of monsters and survival horror.
| Region | Rating authority | Dead by Daylight rating in this guide |
|---|---|---|
| Americas (including the United States) | ESRB | M (Mature 17+), as above |
| Listed European and Middle Eastern countries | PEGI | Not established in this guide; check the PEGI listing for your country |
| Germany | USK | A dated record exists for the Stadia version (see below) |
The USK record for the Google Stadia version carries a classification date of 11 August 2020 and states that the game has no youth approval under the cited youth-protection law. That record applies to that platform version on that date. It is not a current German rating for every version of the game, so check the USK listing for the edition you plan to buy or play.
How to check the rating for your edition
- If you have a physical copy, find the rating square on the packaging. Confirm that the platform on the box matches the platform you plan to use, and read the interactive notice printed with the rating.
- If you are buying digitally, open the game’s page in the storefront you use and locate its rating or age information. ESRB guidance notes that ratings appear in digital storefronts, but the label and layout differ by store.
- If you live in Europe, the Middle East, or Germany, check the rating authority for your country instead of relying on the ESRB rating.
- If online play or in-game purchases matter to you, compare the interactive notice for your exact platform listing, not the general summary.
What is not established
This guide did not establish a current App Store rating for Dead by Daylight. Apple’s age-rating guidance is general and does not name this game’s rating, so do not assume the ESRB rating carries over to an Apple listing. The PEGI rating for the game is also not confirmed here, and the USK record is limited to the Stadia version and its 2020 date.
For a purchase or household decision, the rating on the exact edition and store listing you are using is the one to rely on.
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