One of the biggest reasons for the search spike is the "100 Year War" Rift (often mis-typed as "100 New Rift"). This Rift, part of Tome 19: Splendor , introduced:
During Rift: Realm of the Dark Dracula (Chapter 33 wave), BHVR dropped a patch note that read: "Added 100 new items to the store for Iridescent Shards." dbd 100 new
You need Iridescent Shards. You get roughly 300 Shards per player level up to 100, then 600+ after Devotion 1. One of the biggest reasons for the search
Reaching this level often serves as a "status symbol" in lobbies, though it sometimes leads to "dodging" (where opponents leave the lobby to avoid high-skill players). Killer Rewards: Reaching this level often serves as a "status
If you are a completionist or a content creator: This is the endgame. Dead by Daylight has shifted from "winning the trial" to "fashion hunting." The 100 new cosmetics represent the final frontier for Shard spending.
The devs aren’t making a sequel—they’re rebuilding DBD from the inside out to keep it feeling fresh for years to come.