Where to find the HUD toggle in Dead by Daylight

The HUD (heads-up display) in Dead by Daylight shows your health status, objectives, and other on-screen information while you play. You turn it off through the game's settings menu, not through a quick in-game button. Open Dead by Daylight, go to Settings, then select Graphics, and look for the option labeled HUD or Interface depending on your platform.

On PC, console, and mobile versions, this setting appears in the same location. The exact wording may vary slightly — some versions call it "Show HUD" or "Display HUD" — but the toggle is always in the graphics or display section of settings, not in gameplay or controls.

Once you find the toggle, switch it to Off. The change takes effect when ready, though you may need to restart a match to see the full effect on all screen elements.

Key Takeaways

  • The HUD toggle is in Settings > Graphics on all platforms, not in a quick menu during play.
  • Turning off the HUD removes health bars, objective markers, and status icons from your screen.
  • Some players turn off the HUD for streaming, recording, or a cleaner visual experience.
  • You can toggle the HUD on and off between matches without restarting the game.

What disappears when you turn off the HUD

Disabling the HUD removes several elements from your screen. As a survivor, you lose the repair progress bar on generators, your health status indicator, and the hook counter that shows how many times you have been hooked. The objective markers that point you toward generators or the exit gates also vanish.

As a killer, turning off the HUD removes your power meter, the indicator showing which survivor you are looking at, and the red stain that normally appears beneath your cursor. You will no longer see the generator progress bars or the aura of survivors in certain situations. The HUD also hides the chat box and any on-screen notifications about perks or status effects.

The game remains fully playable without the HUD — you straightforward have to rely on audio cues, visual landmarks on the map, and your own memory of where objectives are located. Many streamers and content creators disable it for a cleaner recording.

Why players turn off the HUD

Content creators and streamers often disable the HUD to make their videos and streams look more cinematic. Without the interface cluttering the screen, viewers see the game world more clearly and the footage feels less like a typical gameplay video.

Some players turn it off for immersion — the game feels more intense and atmospheric when you cannot see your exact health status or objective progress at a glance. Others disable it as a self-imposed challenge, forcing themselves to play more carefully and pay closer attention to the environment and sound design.

A smaller number of players turn off the HUD because they find the on-screen elements distracting or because they are recording gameplay for personal use and prefer the visual appearance without it.

Turning the HUD back on

If you decide you want the HUD back, return to Settings > Graphics and toggle the HUD setting back to On. The change takes effect when ready, and all the health bars, objective markers, and status indicators reappear the next time you load into a match.

You can switch the HUD on and off as many times as you want between matches. There is no penalty or cooldown for toggling it, so you can experiment with both settings to see which you prefer for different situations — perhaps HUD off for casual play or streaming, and HUD on for competitive matches where you need all the information available.

HUD settings on different platforms

The HUD toggle works the same way on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Mobile versions of Dead by Daylight may have slightly different menu layouts, but the setting is always in the graphics or display section of settings. If you play across multiple platforms, you may need to adjust the setting separately on each one, as settings do not sync between platforms.

Some players report that the HUD toggle occasionally resets after a major game update, so if your HUD suddenly reappears after an update, check your graphics settings again to confirm the toggle is still set the way you want it.

What happens if you cannot find the HUD setting

If the HUD toggle is not visible in your graphics settings, make sure you are looking in the correct menu. The setting is always under Settings > Graphics or Settings > Display, never under Gameplay, Controls, or Audio. On some older versions of the game, it may be labeled slightly differently — try searching for "Interface" or "Display" if "HUD" does not appear.

If the setting is still missing, your game may be running an older version. Check for updates in your platform's app store or launcher and install any available patches. Dead by Daylight receives regular updates, and the HUD toggle has been a standard feature for several years across all platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off the HUD affect my performance or frame rate?

No. Disabling the HUD does not improve performance or change your frame rate. The HUD is a minor graphical element, and removing it has no measurable impact on how the game runs. If you are looking to improve performance, adjusting graphics quality, resolution, or shadow settings will have a much larger effect.

Can other players see that I have the HUD turned off?

No. The HUD setting is local to your game only. Other players in your match cannot see whether you have it on or off — it does not appear in any way that affects their experience or shows up in replays or recordings they make.

Will I be at a disadvantage without the HUD?

Possibly, depending on your skill level. Without the health bar, you have to estimate your status by listening to your character's breathing and watching for visual injuries. Without objective markers, you need to remember where generators are or navigate by landmarks. Most experienced players can play without it, but newer players usually find it harder.

Does the HUD setting explore to both survivor and killer?

Yes. The toggle applies to both roles. When you turn off the HUD, it stays off whether you are playing as a survivor or a killer in your next match. If you want different settings for each role, you would need to toggle it before each match.