Prepare for a thrilling new experience in Dead by Daylight! From July 25th to August 8th, the game welcomes a limited-time 2v8 mode, pitting two Killers against a team of eight Survivors in a high-stakes battle for survival.
A New Kind of Slaughter: This intense mode sees Survivors tasked with repairing eight out of thirteen Generators before escaping, while the Killers strive to eliminate them. This dynamic shift in numbers demands significant gameplay changes, including a reimagined Hook system that prioritizes swift action.
Changes to the Game:
Realms: The 2v8 mode unfolds across five familiar realms: MacMillan Estate, Autohaven Wreckers, Coldwind Farm, Red Forest, and Crotus Penn Asylum.
Generators: Survivors must repair eight Generators within a faster 70-second timeframe.
Hooks: The traditional Hook system is replaced with Cages. Downed Survivors are instantly sent to a Cage, teleporting to a random location across the map, allowing Killers to quickly rejoin the chase.
Sacrifices: Survivors are sacrificed after being caged three times.
Misc: Survivors can now self-heal after being caged twice. Additionally, the Auras of uncaged Survivors are revealed when a Generator is completed, providing Killers with crucial information.
Killer Abilities:
Five iconic Killers â The Trapper, The Wraith, The Hillbilly, The Nurse, and The Huntress â are available to wreak havoc in 2v8. Perks are abandoned in favor of unique abilities that grant each Killer a distinct edge:
The Trapper: Faster trap setting, trap boosts for teammate speed, and increased trap count.
The Wraith: Make nearby teammate undetectable, increased cloaking speed, and the ability to make nearby teammates undetectable.
The Hillbilly: Reduced chainsaw collision cooldowns, exposing Survivors while chainsaw sprinting, enhanced chainsaw control, and a modified chainsaw that no longer instantly downs Survivors.
The Nurse: Extended Lunge, additional Blink near teammate, wider Blink window, and reduced Fatigue.
The Huntress: Hatchet hits reveal Survivor Auras, faster movement without Hatchets, increased Hatchet count, and faster reloading.
Survivor Classes:
While all Survivors are playable, the 2v8 mode introduces four specialized Classes, each designed to excel in specific aspects of the game:
Guide: Reveal your own Aura and the Generator's Aura to your team when repairing, see Generator Auras, and receive a significant Skill Check progress boost.
Medic: Grant nearby Survivors a Heal Speed boost, see Auras of injured Survivors, and heal at a faster rate.
Escapist: Shared Sprint Burst, reveal Auras of Windows, Breakable Walls, and Pallets, and run faster while injured.
Scout: Reveal Killer Aura when they break a Pallet, wall, or damage a Generator, reveal Killer's Aura to your team when they are in your line of sight, and remain silent when injured.
Unlockable Rewards:
Progress through the 2v8 Event Tome by completing unique challenges to earn rewards, including an exclusive Badge, Banner, and Charm.
Blood & Bones Collection:
In celebration of 2v8, the Blood & Bones Collection offers a set of grotesquely elegant Very Rare Outfits for both Killers and Survivors. These outfits are available in the in-game store and will remain available even after the 2v8 event concludes.
Get Ready for the Mayhem:
Dive into the thrilling world of 2v8 and experience Dead by Daylight in a whole new way. The Dead by Daylight team is committed to evolving the 2v8 mode based on player feedback, ensuring a thrilling and unforgettable experience for everyone.