Key things
- Dead by Daylight reintroduces the popular 2v8 mode, allowing players to enjoy new mechanics and activities.
- The update features new assassins to choose from, along with four different assassin classes and two additional realms.
- Players can also expect exclusive cosmetic rewards and an event book, but may encounter matchmaking issues due to high demand.
Dead by DaylightThe latest update brings back the 2v8 mode that was first introduced in July 2024. While licensed products and properties helped expand the game, the eighth edition Dead by Daylight introduced players to several experimental game modes that allowed new mechanics to be tested. The game has tried to liven it up by trying out fresh activities for players to enjoy, including the aforementioned 2v8 mode.
The developers have revived the game by introducing various modes such as Dead by Daylight's Lights Out, Chaos Shuffle, My Little Oni and more. Some of these game variants have been made available more than once at set times. However, only the 2v8 performance deserved the fans' attention. This mode has long been fantasized by many players, and its debut in the game had many feeling satisfied with the decision of the developers. It seems the latest Dead by Daylight the update will give the community a chance to experience it again.
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Dead by Daylight2v8 mode will return on November 12th and end on November 26th. However, Behavior shares that there will be new changes to the beloved mode. The most important addition is the ability to choose new Killers. The Blight, The Spirit, and The Deathslinger join the original optional roster. While individual abilities for the added Killers were not shared, the update did mention that Killers will now use four distinct classes, which are Shadow, Brute, Enforcer, and Fearmonger.
What's new with Return of 2v8 in Dead by Daylight?
- The killers
- Blight
- Spirit
- Deathslinger
- Killer odds
- Shadow
- Brute
- Enforcer
- Fearmonger
- Empire
- Yamaoka's seat
- Dead Dawg Saloon
- Rewards
- Beautiful Banner lounge
- Comfortable cage badge
- Plush crow badge
Two new realms will also debut in the 2v8 mode. Dead by DaylightDead Dawg Saloon and Yamaoka Estate will be included in the rotation, which should help freshen up the experience even more. The choice to add the above maps is very timely given that they are considered The Deathslinger and The Spirit areas.
In addition, a new Event Tome will also be active, containing three exclusive cosmetic rewards. These include the Lovely Lounge banner and the Comfy Cage and Cuddly Crow badges. Behavior has really gone above and beyond in meeting many of the regime's requirements. Return from Dead by Daylight2v8 could cause a surge in players. This is also why the developers left a small reminder that users may see matchmaking issues due to the online nature of the game. The killer queue is expected to be high, so the development team has mentioned that they are trying to make the survivor experience more rewarding.