The sight of a solitary figure stalking The Fog is enough to still the heart. The sight of two can cause it to stop entirely.
The hour has come. Dead by Daylight is introducing the new limited-time 2v8 game mode, and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.
WHEN: July 25th – August 8th
For the first time, 2 Killers will team up to take on 8 Survivors in a high-stakes, action-packed Trial. Survivors must repair 8 of 13 Generators and escape, while the Killers attempt to finish them off for good.
With unique character abilities and a reimagined Hook system, this is Dead by Daylight like you’ve never seen it before.
NOTABLE CHANGES
2v8 is a game mode with a higher emphasis on action, so we had to make some gameplay adjustments to accommodate.
This means a few changes to Maps and several key systems, including the way Survivors are Hooked and Sacrificed. Given the frantic nature of 2v8, we found that downing and placing Survivors on Hooks was slowing down the pace a little too much. To allow Killers to dive back into the action quicker, downed Survivors can immediately be sent to a Cage, teleporting to a random location across the Map.
For a full list of 2v8 changes, check out the list below.
REALMS
MacMillan Estate
Autohaven Wreckers
Coldwind Farm
Red Forest
Crotus Penn Asylum
GENERATORS
Repair 8 of 13 Generators
Generators Take 70 Seconds
HOOKS
No Hooks
Downed Survivors Are Sent To Cages
SACRIFICES
Survivors Are Sacrificed After 3 Cage States
MISC
Survivors Can Self-Heal After 2 Cage States
Survivors That Haven’t Been Caged Have Auras Revealed When a Generator Completes
KILLER ABILITIES
This first version of 2v8 features 5 playable Killers: The Trapper, The Wraith, The Hillbilly, The Nurse, and The Huntress. Please note that we do plan to introduce more in future iterations, but for now we’re going back to our roots with some of our OGs.
2v8 will forego the use of Perks, instead introducing a new system that grants each Killer several unique abilities. Some are passive, while others directly benefit your teammate.
THE TRAPPER
- Faster Trap Setting
- Set Traps To Give Teammate A Speed Boost
- More Traps
THE WRAITH
- Make Nearby Teammate Undetectable
- Move Faster While Cloaked
- Make Nearby Teammates Undetectable
THE HILLBILLY
- Reduced Collision Cooldowns
- Expose Survivors While Chainsaw Sprinting
- More Chainsaw Control
- Chainsaw No Longer Instantly Downs
THE NURSE
- Extended Lunge
- Additional Blink While Near Teammate
- Bigger Chain Blink Window
- Reduced Fatigue
THE HUNTRESS
- Hatchet Hits Reveal Survivor Auras
- Faster Movement Without Hatchets
- More Hatchets
- Faster Reloading
SURVIVOR CLASSES
While every Survivor character will be available to use, they will require you to equip one of four unique Classes. Each of these Classes is designed to excel in a particular facet of Dead by Daylight’s gameplay.
GUIDE
- Reveal Your Aura And The Generator's Aura To Your Team When Repairing
- See Generator Auras
- Great Skill Check Progress Boost
MEDIC
- Grant Nearby Survivors A Heal Speed Boost
- See Auras Of Injured Survivors
- Faster Healing Speed
ESCAPIST
- Shared Sprint Burst
- Reveal The Auras Of Windows, Breakable and Pallets
- Run Faster While Injured
SCOUT
- Reveal Killer Aura When They Break A Pallet, Wall Or Damage A Generator
- Reveal Killer’s Aura To Team When Killer Is In Your Line Of Sight
- Make No Sound When Injured
UNLOCKABLE REWARDS
It wouldn’t be Dead by Daylight if we didn’t hook you up with some rewards. Throughout the duration of 2v8, you’ll have access to an Event Tome, which features several unique challenges to complete. The further you progress, the more rewards you’ll unlock – including an exclusive Badge, Banner, and Charm.
BLOOD & BONES COLLECTION
In honor of 2v8, we’re introducing the brand-new Blood & Bones Collection, featuring grotesquely elegant Very Rare Outfits for both Killers and Survivors. Each one is available in the Dead by Daylight in-game store and will remain available even after 2v8 wraps up.
SURVIVOR
Dwight Fairfield – Number I
Meg Thomas – Number II
Claudette Morel – Number III
Jake Park – Number IV
Nea Karlsson – Number V
Feng Min – Number VI
David King – Number VII
Mikaela Reid – Number VIII
KILLER
The Trapper – Doom Walker
The Huntress – Dark Hunter
The Hillbilly – Death Carver
The Wraith – Mind Haunter
The Nurse – Hope Slayer
We’re thrilled for you to try out 2v8 and hope you enjoy this new way to experience Dead by Daylight. Please note that this is an iterative process, and we’ll be closely monitoring your feedback to ensure 2v8 continues to evolve in the right direction. See you in The Fog!
The Dead by Daylight Team
