Dead by Daylight | Generators & Exit Gates

Generators are the primary objective for Survivors in Dead by Daylight. Each match features 7 generators scattered across the map, and Survivors must repair 5 of them to power the Exit Gates and create a chance to escape. Without completing generators, the Exit Gates cannot be opened and Survivors have no way out.

Walk up to a generator and hold the interact button to begin repairing, you will see a progress bar fill up over roughly 80 seconds of continuous repair time when working alone. Skill checks will randomly appear as spinning dials with a needle; hit the correct zone when prompted or you will cause an explosion that alerts the Killer and loses repair progress. Successfully landing Great Skill Checks (hitting the smaller bonus zone) will speed up repair progress slightly.

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Multiple Survivors can work on the same generator simultaneously, dramatically reducing the time needed to complete it, two Survivors repair significantly faster than one, and three faster still. However, grouping all Survivors on a single generator is risky because the Killer can down multiple players in one visit. A common strategy is to split across two or three generators at once, keeping pressure on the Killer while maintaining map coverage.

© Behaviour Interactive. Images from official press kit.

Once 5 generators are repaired, an alarm sounds and both Exit Gates become powered, at this point, any Survivor can walk to an Exit Gate panel and hold the interact button to open it, which takes several seconds. Exit Gates are found at opposite ends of the map and are marked clearly once powered. Be aware that the Killer also hears the alarm and knows the gates are powered, so they will often rush to patrol them.

© Behaviour Interactive. Images from official press kit.

If most Survivors are dead and you are the last one standing, a Hatch will spawn somewhere on the map as an alternative escape route. The Hatch glows and emits a distinctive wind sound, making it findable by ear if you move around the map quietly. If the Killer finds and closes the Hatch before you reach it, one final Exit Gate will become openable for a limited time, giving you one last chance to escape.

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