🎮 Game Error Codes What it means & how to fix it

Dead by Daylight Error Codes

Almost every Dead by Daylight error is a connection problem between your console/PC and Behaviour's servers. Code 8001 hits consoles most often; 8014 is a Steam/connection issue. Here's what each common code means and the fastest fix.

Error codes

8001 Can't connect to the game servers

Cause: A connection problem, most common on Xbox and other consoles - often a stale console network state or a server outage.

Fix:
  1. Power-cycle your console fully (hold the power button, unplug for 30 seconds, restart).
  2. Check the Dead by Daylight server status for maintenance or an outage.
  3. Restart your router and use a wired connection if possible.
8014 Connection error / can't reach the servers

Cause: The game can't communicate with the servers, often after a Steam hiccup or corrupted files.

Fix:
  1. Restart Steam - log out and back in, then relaunch the game.
  2. Verify the integrity of the game files (Steam: Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify).
  3. If it persists, reinstall Steam or the game to replace corrupted files.
30005 Failed to create a network socket (CreateService)

Cause: A security tool, VPN, or corrupted network setting is blocking the game from opening a connection.

Fix:
  1. Allow Dead by Daylight through your firewall and antivirus, and disable any VPN/proxy.
  2. Reset your network settings (Command Prompt as admin: netsh winsock reset) and reboot.
  3. Verify the game files and relaunch.
111 / 100 (connection lost) Lost connection to the match/server

Cause: A network drop or server-side disconnect ended the session.

Fix:
  1. Restart the game and reconnect; use a wired connection.
  2. Power-cycle your router and check server status.
  3. Disable VPN/proxy and allow the game through the firewall.
Anti-cheat / EAC error on launch Easy Anti-Cheat failed to start

Cause: A corrupted Easy Anti-Cheat install or a blocking security tool stopped the game from launching.

Fix:
  1. Repair Easy Anti-Cheat (run the EAC installer in the game folder -> Repair).
  2. Run the game as Administrator and allow EAC through antivirus.
  3. Verify the game files, then relaunch.

Fixes that work for most Dead by Daylight (PC, PlayStation & Xbox) errors

  1. Check the game's server status first (official status page, or the studio's support/Twitter) — most named connection errors are a maintenance window or outage, and no local fix will help until servers are back.
  2. Restart the game and your PC/console, and power-cycle your router — a fresh connection clears the majority of temporary login and connection errors.
  3. On PC, allow the game and its launcher through your firewall and antivirus, and disable any VPN or proxy — these block the authentication handshake behind many 'can't connect' codes.
  4. Flush your DNS (Command Prompt: ipconfig /flushdns) or switch to a public DNS like 8.8.8.8 / 1.1.1.1 if the game can't reach its servers.
  5. Verify/repair the game files (Steam: Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify; console: reinstall the update) if the error points at a corrupted install or update.

FAQ

How do I fix error code 8001 in Dead by Daylight?

Error 8001 is a connection problem, most common on consoles. Fully power-cycle your console (hold power, unplug 30 seconds, restart), check the Dead by Daylight server status for maintenance, and restart your router using a wired connection if possible.

How do I fix error code 8014 in Dead by Daylight?

8014 is a connection error often tied to Steam. Log out of Steam and back in then relaunch, verify the integrity of the game files, and if it keeps happening reinstall Steam or the game to replace corrupted files.

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