A message prompt in the game Dead by Daylight is bothering players that prompts error code 8012, which cuts off their access to the game. Error codes mainly arise due to network failures preventing your Dead by Daylight from connecting to online services.
This strange error code can also be caused by a server outage, planned maintenance, network problems, or easy anti-cheat settings. If server malfunctions and planned maintenance are out of the picture, you can improve your network and easy anti-cheat settings.
Fixing the 8012 Error Code
Mostly, the error code is generated due to server problems on the developer's side. But don't worry, you can fix any server issues by visiting Dead by Daylight's Downdetector webpage . If the servers appear to be up and running, you can continue with the following solutions:
Checking Home Network
Here are a couple of steps you can take to make sure you’re network is up and running. You can also grab a quick Speedtest to know you’re current internet speed. You’ll be needing at least a 5Mbps download speed for uninterrupted gaming.
- Restart your PC or gaming console
- Move your gaming rig nearer to your router, or better; use an Ethernet connection
- Turn on any VPN on your gaming system
Flush your DNS
This fix is only for PC as it requires implementing a basic DNS Flush in order to clear up any corrupted connections between your PC and Dead by Daylight servers.
- Open your command prompt through the Windows Search bar
- Finally, type “ipconfig /flushdns” to refresh IP entries
Repair Easy Anti-Cheat
Easy Anti-Cheat is popular for causing a ton of error codes in Dead by Daylight. Here’s how you can repair or completely re-install your Easy Anti-Cheat software:
- Enter the Dead by Daylight installation folder and search for the EasyAntiCheat folder
- Enter the folder and run EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe as administrator
- The software will guide you through the proccess of installing or repairing Easy Anti-Cheat
- Restart your computer in the end for the changes to take effect
We would recommend keeping an eye out for your Easy Anti-Cheat software as it is also known to be a culprit for Error Codes 14 and 15. Hope you will be satisfied with this article. Don’t forget to bookmark our page if you want to read more game updates and news