The 2v8 mode, which debuted in July 2024, is back in Dead by Daylight’s most recent update. While licensed IP and items contributed to the game’s expansion, Dead by Daylight’s eighth year gave players access to a variety of experimental game modes that enabled the testing of new concepts. Among other things, the previously stated 2v8 mode is one of the new activities the game has tried to include to breathe new life into it.
By adding new game modes like Chaos Shuffle, My Little Oni, and Dead by Daylight’s Lights Out, the devs brought the game back to life. During specific times, some of these gameplay versions have been made available more than once.
But what captured the interest of fans was the introduction of 2v8. Many gamers had long dreamed about the option, and when it was finally included in the game, many were pleased with the makers’ choice. The most recent Dead by Daylight update appears to offer the community another opportunity to enjoy it.
Dead by Daylight Update Overview
| Franchise | dead by daylight |
| Platform(s) | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Stadia, Switch, Mobile |
| Released | June 14, 2016 |
| Developer(s) | Behavior Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Behavior Interactive |
| Multiplayer | Online Multiplayer |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| PS Plus Availability | Extra & Premium |
| File Size Xbox Series | 51 GB (October 2022) |
What’s New with the Return of 2v8 in Dead by Daylight?
- Realms
Yamaoka Estate
Dead Dawg Saloon
- Killers
The Blight
The Spirit
The Deathslinger
- Killer Classes
Brute
Enforcer
Shadow
Fearmonger
- Rewards
Comfy Cage Badge
Cuddly Crow Badge
Lovely Lounge Banner
Features
- Morris is available for players to preview at the Rift Pass.
- Now that Cypress Mori is a part of the killer’s basekit, the killer can murder the last person still alive during a trial.
- Players will be able to claim one million blood points before 11 a.m. ET on November 7th, when Cypress Mori offers will be retired.
- The connection status of both the Killer and regular Survivor players is now displayed on the Match Details screen.
Dead by Daylight 8.3.0 Patch Notes
Predator: Show a Survivor’s aura for six seconds after they evade a pursuit. (NEW) The cooldown for Predator is 60/50/40 seconds.
Genetic Limits: A Survivor has the Exhausted Status Effect for 6/7/8 seconds whenever they lose a health state. (was 24/28/32 seconds after the healing procedure was completed.)
Hex: The Entity blocks the final 3/4/5 vaults that survivors rush to access. The time was 14/17/20 seconds. Until the hex totem is cleaned, this continues.
Leverage: A Survivor’s healing speed is slowed by 30/40/50% for 30 seconds when they execute the disconnect action. (was 3/4/5 and token-based.)
Blood Echo: All injured survivors experience fatigue and hemorrhage for 20/25/30 seconds after being hooked. (was forty-five seconds.) The cooldown for Blood Echo is 80/70/60 seconds.
Dead Man’s Switch: Dead Man’s Switch is triggered when a Survivor is hooked. When a Survivor stops fixing a generator, the Entity is called upon to block it for 40, 45, or 50 seconds. was 35, 40, and 45 seconds. When a generator is actively blocked, Dead Man’s Switch cannot activate.
Deathbound: A Survivor will scream and trigger Deathbound when they heal another Survivor. (The distance requirement was removed.) The healer is unaware if they are more than 16/12/8 meters away from the survivor they healed. Until the healer loses a condition of health, this continues.
Machine Learning: A generator is compromised when it is damaged. At a time, only one generator can be compromised. (Removed the need to activate the perk) After completing a compromised generator, you earn 10% Haste for 40, 50, and 60 seconds and become undetectable.
Conclusion
With the return of the 2v8 mode, thrilling new game modes, deadly classes, and new awards, the most recent Dead by Daylight update enhances gameplay. Updates like Cypress Mori additions and Predator cooldown adjustments are examples of how developers are continuing to improve the game and make players’ experiences interesting.
