DBD 2v8 mode release date, killer skills, survivor classes and exciting details

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As a long-time Dead by Daylight fan with hundreds of hours under my belt, I’m thrilled to bits about the upcoming 2v8 mode! The recent killer and survivor updates have got me buzzing with excitement. Let me tell you, mates, about what I’ve gathered from the latest dev blogs.

For Dead By Daylight enthusiasts, an exciting new development is just around the corner: the highly-anticipated 2v8 mode. This year has already brought us thrilling collaborations with Alan Wake, Dungeons and Dragons, and most recently, Tomb Raider. However, it’s the upcoming event that has fans particularly eager. Here you will discover the release date for DBD’s 2v8 mode, as well as a confirmed roster of participating killers and their unique abilities, survivor classes, and much more enticing information.

BeHaviour Interactive has concluded their live stream showcasing the new Dead By Daylight x Tomb Raider collaboration, leading to the release of related content. Explore Lara Croft’s survivor perks and review the complete update 8.1.0 patch notes for all killer and survivor perk adjustments. Furthermore, Tome 20 is now available.

I’m eagerly anticipating the release of DBD’s 2v8 mode, but unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet. There have been plenty of intriguing announcements about this upcoming event that has me on the edge of my seat. In the meantime, why not grab some new Twitch Drops to pass the time?

Dead by Daylight 2v8 mode release date

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve learned the 2v8 mode in Dead By Daylight is scheduled for release on July 25th! This information was officially announced by Behaviour Interactive as part of their July 2024 development roadmap.

Unfortunately, this feature won’t be a permanent addition to DBD before August 8th. But don’t worry, there are plans for it to come back with updates and enhancements at some point in the future, as BeHaviour mentioned during their livestream that they consider this event as the “initial version”.

At the 2v8 livestream on July 22nd, BeHaviour announced that cross-progression will be available starting from this date. Moreover, they officially revealed that The Casting of Frank Stone is scheduled for release on September 3rd, as previously speculated.

DBD 2v8 mode killers list and skills

In today’s live broadcast, BeHaviour Interactive shared numerous intriguing insights regarding the functionality of 2v8 mode in Dead By Daylight, going beyond the simple concept of two killers versus eight survivors.

To begin with, not every killer from the list will be eligible for the method. We’re dealing with just five unique killers here, and this is the roster:

  • The Trapper
  • The Wraith
  • Huntress
  • Hillbilly
  • The Nurse

Below is all of the skills for each of the killers:

  • The Trapper:
    • Faster trap setting
    • More traps
    • Set traps to give teammates a speed boost
  • The Wraith:
    • Make nearby teammate undetectable
    • Uncloak and cloak faster
    • Move faster while cloaked
  • The Huntress:
    • Hatchet hits reveal survivor auras
    • Faster movement without hatchets
    • More hatchets
    • Faster reloading
  • The Hillbilly:
    • Reduce 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

Dead by Daylight 2v8 mode survivor classes

Survivors possess specific class traits, a feature distinct to them compared to killers. Here are the descriptions for these survivor classes:

  • Guide:
    • Reveal your aura and the generator’s aura to your team when repairing
    • See Generator auras
    • Great skill check progression boost
  • Medic:
    • Grant nearby survivors a heal boost
    • See auras of injured survivors
    • Faster healing speed
  • 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
  • Escapist:
    • Shared sprint burst
    • Reveal the auras of windows, breakables and pallets
    • Run faster while injured

Survivors can have any class so they are not restricted and confined.

Maps and details

For the first iteration of 2v8 mode, there will only be the following five maps to play on:

  • Autohaven wreckers
  • Red Forest
  • Macmillan Estate
  • Crotus Penn Asylum
  • Coldwind farm

The maps will be expanded in size, and each map you choose to play on will include a total of thirteen generators. Survivors’ objective will be to repair a required eight of these generators.

In contrast to the conventional Dead by Daylight experience, there won’t be any hooks present. Survivors, instead, will be confined in cages. Notably, they will have the ability to self-heal following two cage stages. Additionally, there will be a total of 20 chests included.

New Twitch Drops

As you anticipate the arrival of 2v8 mode, Behaviour Interactive has generously provided new Twitch Drops for Dead by Daylight enthusiasts to claim.

From the 16th to the 30th of July, these rewards can be claimed. They apply to all Dead By Daylight Twitch broadcasts that have the Drops feature activated. The following are the prerequisites for obtaining each clothing item:

  • Weary Eyes (head outfit) – Unlock with 1 hour watch time on Twitch.
  • Unwanted Attention (body outfit) – Unlock with 3 hours watch time on Twitch.
  • Back Home (legs outfit) – Unlock with 6 hours watch time on Twitch.

I’m excited to share that pre-registering now gives me access to Twitch Drops starting from 11AM ET during our July Release & 2v8 Livestream! Click the link to secure my spot and start earning. 💻🎮

— Dead by Daylight (@DeadbyDaylight) July 16, 2024

Check out BeHaviour Interactive’s Twitch page for more details.

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2024-07-16 19:41