A Veteran Survivor's Guide to Dead By Daylight's Anniversary Shenanigans and Free Loot

Well, would you look at that! It’s 2026, and I’m still here, five years deep into the fog, and so is our beloved meat grinder of a party game, Dead by Daylight. Honestly, I’m surprised I haven’t been permanently hooked by a Trapper with a personal vendetta yet. To celebrate this milestone of us all being gluttons for punishment, Behaviour Interactive is, once again, throwing a party. And by party, I mean they’re handing out free stuff to make the inevitable terror slightly more fashionable. It’s like getting a nice hat before walking the plank.

The game itself? For the three people left on Earth who haven’t experienced it, let me set the scene. It’s a 4v1 asymmetrical horror fiesta. One of you gets to be the big, scary Killer with a power fantasy and a bad attitude. The other four get to be Survivors, whose primary job description is: run, hide, fix generators while sobbing quietly, and try not to become a human kebab on a meat hook. It’s a beautiful friendship, really.

Now, the main event! Every anniversary, the Entity gets generous (probably because it’s fed so well). This means codes! Glorious, free-code promos that shower you with Bloodpoints—the in-game cash you use to level up characters and buy perks in the spooky, spider-web-like Bloodweb. Think of it as getting paid for your trauma.

Let’s talk about the loot you can still snag. Remember, some of these are from the vault of classic giveaways, but a few timeless ones keep popping up!

Active & Timeless Code Goodies:

• HISSANDHERS - This one’s a classic. It grants you two exclusive Charms: a Bas-Relief Sculpture and a Medusa Head. Perfect for accessorizing your toolbox or med-kit while you’re being chased.

• PRIDE - This code gifts you the iconic Rainbow Flag Pride Charm. It’s a permanent fixture for your inventory, a little dash of color in the grim darkness. 🌈

• PIECEOFCAKE - An anniversary staple! Redeem this for two adorable (and ironic) Charms: a Teddy Bear and a Year 5 Cake. Because nothing says "happy birthday" like being sacrificed to a cosmic horror.

Ah, the memories. I remember the Greek Legends event like it was yesterday... which, in game-time, involved a lot of screaming. That login event was a masterclass in keeping players hooked (pun intended). For a solid week, just logging in netted you a treasure trove. It followed a sweet schedule:

Do the math—that was a cool 300,000 Bloodpoints and 20 Rift Fragments just for showing up! It was the closest thing to a paid vacation the Survivors ever got.

Of course, not all codes live forever. Some ascend to the great code graveyard in the sky. We’ve waved goodbye to legends like GOLDENBROS, BETTERTHANONE, and the famously cheeky NICE that gave you a princely sum of... 69 Bloodpoints. A true meme lost to time. AUSOME and others have also joined them in the expired section. A moment of silence for our departed digital discounts.

So, you’ve got your codes. How do you actually get the stuff? Don’t worry, it’s easier than outrunning a Nurse.

1. Boot up the game and navigate to the Store.

2. Look for the 'Redeem Code' button. It’s usually hiding in the top-right corner, being shy.

3. A little box will pop up. Type or paste your code in there. No spaces, all caps usually does the trick!

4. Hit submit. If the Entity smiles upon you, you’ll get a confirmation and your goodies will be waiting in your inventory.

And there you have it! My personal, slightly cynical, guide to milking the anniversary for all it’s worth. The cycle of giveaways continues, even now in 2026. New events, new codes, new ways to die stylishly. The key is to stay alert, redeem quickly, and always, always check your corners. That Myers isn't going to stalk himself. Now if you'll excuse me, I hear a generator calling my name... and probably a Hillbilly's chainsaw. Happy hunting (or surviving)!