Dead by Daylight, being an online-only live-service game, can and will suffer from connection issues from time to time.
One of the most notorious problems isError Code 8012, produced by network disruption from either your or Behaviour’s end. Sometimes, even a third party can be to blame. So, here’s how you’re able to attempt to resolve this nuisance of an issue.
DBD Error Code 8012, explained
Dead by Daylight‘s 8012 Error Code literally means that something isn’t allowing the game to connect to its servers. This, of course, can be caused by myriad issues, from network outages on your machine to the game’s servers being busted completely.
However, it’s most frequently tied toSteam, meaning that if something is awry on Valve’s end, the game will not be playable until it’s resolved. This is because the game integrates Steamworks, a network hosting system provided by Valve that integrates the games on its platforms with Steam itself (and thus, its servers). If you encounter Error Code 8012, chances are that Steam’s servers are down, either for maintenance (every Tuesday afternoon CDT) or because of some issue.
To check Steam’s status, you may utilizeSteamDB’s SteamStat service,which is quite effective at tracking Steam’s servers per region. Most recently, on July 11, Steam had a zero percent activity due to a brief server crash, leading to manyDBDplayers being unable to log into their favorite game.
If Steam is up and you’re still suffering from connection issues, try these steps:
