GameDoes Dead by Daylight have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
Dead by Daylight declares Easy Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Dead by Daylight have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Dead by Daylight declares Easy Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does Dead by Daylight require a third-party account?
No third-party account is listed on Dead by Daylight's Steam page.
Does Dead by Daylight use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Dead by Daylight's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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