The Dead by Daylight update brings back the popular game mode

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Key points

  • Dead by Daylight reintroduces the beloved 2v8 mode, allowing players to enjoy new mechanics and activities.
  • The update includes new Killers to select, along with four distinct Killer classes and two additional realms.
  • Players can also expect exclusive cosmetic rewards and an Event Tome, but may experience matchmaking issues due to high demand.



Dead in daylightThe latest update brings back the 2v8 mode, first introduced in July 2024. While licensed products and properties have helped grow the game, the eighth year of Dead in daylight introduced players to multiple experimental game modes, which allowed them to test new mechanics. The game has tried to revitalize itself by trying new activities for players to enjoy, and this includes the aforementioned 2v8 mode among others.

The developers have revitalized the game by introducing various modes like Dead in daylightof Lights Out, Chaos Shuffle, My Little Oni and more. Some of these game variations have been made available more than once at designated times. However, it was the introduction of 2v8 that earned fans' attention. The mode had long been fantasized by many players and its debut in the game made many feel satisfied with the developers' decision. It seems the newest Dead in daylight the update will give the community a chance to experience it once again.


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Dead in daylightThe 2v8 mode will return on November 12th and end on November 26th. However, Behavior has shared that there will be new changes to the beloved mode. The most important addition is the ability to select new Killers. Joining the original selectable roster will be The Blight, The Spirit and The Deathslinger. While individual abilities for the added Killers have not been shared, the update mentions that Killers will now also utilize four distinct classes, namely Shadow, Brute, Enforcer, and Fearmonger.


What's new with the return of 2v8 in Dead by Daylight?

  • Assassins
    • The plague
    • The Spirit
    • The Harbinger of Death
  • Killer classes
    • Shadow
    • Brute
    • Guardian
    • Alarmist
  • Kingdoms
    • Yamaoka Estate
    • Dead Dawg's Saloon
  • Press
    • Beautiful living room banner
    • Comfortable cage badge
    • Cute crow badge


Two new kingdoms will also make their debut in the 2v8 mode. Dead in 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 aforementioned maps is very appropriate considering that these are considered the areas of the Herald of Death and the Spirit respectively.

Additionally, a new Event Tome will also be active, which will include three exclusive cosmetic rewards. These include the Lovely Lounge banner and the Comfy Cage and Cuddly Crow badges. Behavior really outdid itself in meeting many of the requests for the mode. The return of Dead in daylight's 2v8 could cause a surge in players. This is also why the developers left a small reminder that users may experience matchmaking issues due to the nature of online play. Killer queue times are expected to be high, so the development team has mentioned trying to make the Survivor experience more rewarding.


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