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Bug: Random Crashes with Memory Errors in Dead by Daylight

Random Crashes with Memory Errors in Dead by Daylight

Status: Pending Moderation
Priority:
High
Added by: Anonymous on August 28, '26
Assigned to:
Unassigned
Due date:
Reported for:
10.1.0
Actual Result:
The game randomly crashes during normal gameplay and closes unexpectedly. The crash may produce an EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION or FMallocBinned2 memory allocation error.
Expected Result:
The game should remain stable and allow me to complete the match without crashing or closing unexpectedly.
Severity:
Major
Reproducibility:
Frequently
Platform:
Epic
Additional Notes & Comments:
System: Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466). AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz, B450 motherboard. AMD Adrenalin driver 26.1.1. Crash errors observed: EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x00004000000256e8 EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address [address shown in crash log] FMallocBinned2 Attempt to realloc an unrecognized block ... canary == 0x0 != 0xe3

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Launch Dead by Daylight through the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Wait for the game to load to the main menu.
  3. Enter a public match.
  4. Select a Survivor or Killer and start the match.
  5. Play the match normally.
  6. Perform normal in-game actions such as moving, interacting, chasing, or repairing generators.
  7. Continue playing normally without performing any unusual actions.
  8. The game may suddenly freeze or close unexpectedly during the match.
  9. A crash/error message may appear, including EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION or an FMallocBinned2 memory allocation error.
  10. The game closes and the crash report/log is generated
  11. The crash does not occur at a specific reproducible step. It happens randomly during normal gameplay.

Explanation

Dead by Daylight crashes randomly during normal gameplay on PC/Epic Games Store. I have experienced multiple memory-related crash types, including EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION when reading an invalid memory address, EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION when writing to an invalid memory address, and the fatal FMallocBinned2 Attempt to realloc an unrecognized block error. The crashes occur at seemingly random moments during gameplay rather than after a specific reproducible action. I verified the game files through Epic Games Launcher, but the issue persists. The crashes appear to be specific to Dead by Daylight, as I do not experience similar crashes in other games such as Fortnite or Valorant.

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