Phase 3: Endgame - Exit Gates & Hatch

Learn how to power up and open Exit Gates in Dead by Daylight. This guide covers the Endgame Collapse, Survivor escape conditions, and Killer strategies.

Okay, so you've made it to the endgame in Dead by Daylight. This is where things get really intense! You're probably wondering how to actually get out of the Trial Grounds, right? That's where the Exit Gates come in, and sometimes, the Hatch if you're the last one standing. What are Exit Gates? Think of the Exit Gates as your main escape route. Every map has two of them, usually found along the outer edges. They start off closed and unpowered, so you can't just waltz through them from the get-go. Powering Up the Gates To get those gates open, you and your fellow Survivors need to work on the Generators. You'll need to repair a specific number of them – it's usually the number of Survivors in the Trial plus one. Once the last required Generator is fixed, the Exit Gate Switches will power up. Here's a cool (and important!) thing to know: when the gates are powered, a sound plays across the map, and the Auras of the Exit Gate Switches are revealed. For the Killer, these Auras stay visible permanently. For Survivors, it's a temporary reveal, so try to remember where those gates are! Opening the Gates Once a gate is powered, any Survivor can interact with its switch to open it. It takes time, so be careful! The Killer will definitely be trying to stop you. The Hatch Now, what if you're the very last Survivor? The Hatch becomes your alternative escape. If the Killer manages to close it while you're the only one left, both Exit Gates will automatically power up, and the Endgame Collapse timer starts. This means you've got a limited time to get to one of the gates and open it before it's too late! Endgame Collapse This is the final countdown. Once triggered, you'll see a timer. If you don't escape through an Exit Gate before it runs out, you're caught by The Entity. The Killer also gets a bonus if they manage to prevent escapes during this time. Killer's Perspective As the Killer, your main goal in the endgame is to prevent Survivors from escaping through the Exit Gates or the Hatch. You can see the Exit Gate Switch Auras permanently, which is a big advantage. You can also close the Hatch, which is crucial if there's only one Survivor left. Closing the Hatch triggers the Endgame Collapse and forces the last Survivor to go for the gates. So, whether you're a Survivor trying to make a daring escape or a Killer trying to secure the kill, the endgame is all about pressure and timing!