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Dead by Daylight, Major Update Announced: 2v8 Improvements, Diminishing Returns Introduced, and Even Killer Balance Adjustments!Major update details were revealed during the Dead by Daylight developer live stream. Improvements to 1v4 and 2v8 modes, the introduction of diminishing returns for stat stacking, various Killer balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements are included, promising significant changes to gameplay. More details will be available in next week's PTB.
1. 🎮 Major 1v4 and 2v8 Mode Updates
· The 'Play While Waiting' feature will be introduced to 1v4 mode. First seen in 2v8, this feature is expected to reduce long queue times for 1v4.
· The Killer 'The Legion' will be removed from 2v8 mode. The development team is continuously reviewing Killers suitable for 2v8.
· In 2v8 mode, 'The Oni' will be nerfed, and 'The Deathslinger' will be buffed.
· An anti-camping mechanism will be introduced to 2v8 mode, allowing the cage location of hooked Survivors to be moved elsewhere on the map.
· A transparent explanation was provided regarding the difficulties of 2v8 mode development (World VFX, shared Killer interactions, various status effects and items, etc.).
· Two new maps, 'Ironworks of Misery' and 'Temple of Purgation', will be added to 2v8 mode.
· The Killer 'The Legion' will be removed from 2v8 mode. The development team is continuously reviewing Killers suitable for 2v8.
· In 2v8 mode, 'The Oni' will be nerfed, and 'The Deathslinger' will be buffed.
· An anti-camping mechanism will be introduced to 2v8 mode, allowing the cage location of hooked Survivors to be moved elsewhere on the map.
· A transparent explanation was provided regarding the difficulties of 2v8 mode development (World VFX, shared Killer interactions, various status effects and items, etc.).
· Two new maps, 'Ironworks of Misery' and 'Temple of Purgation', will be added to 2v8 mode.
00:16 - 02:17
1. 🎮 Major 1v4 and 2v8 Mode Updates
· The 'Play While Waiting' feature will be introduced to 1v4 mode. First seen in 2v8, this feature is expected to reduce long queue times for 1v4.
· The Killer 'The Legion' will be removed from 2v8 mode. The development team is continuously reviewing Killers suitable for 2v8.
· In 2v8 mode, 'The Oni' will be nerfed, and 'The Deathslinger' will be buffed.
· An anti-camping mechanism will be introduced to 2v8 mode, allowing the cage location of hooked Survivors to be moved elsewhere on the map.
· A transparent explanation was provided regarding the difficulties of 2v8 mode development (World VFX, shared Killer interactions, various status effects and items, etc.).
· Two new maps, 'Ironworks of Misery' and 'Temple of Purgation', will be added to 2v8 mode.
· The Killer 'The Legion' will be removed from 2v8 mode. The development team is continuously reviewing Killers suitable for 2v8.
· In 2v8 mode, 'The Oni' will be nerfed, and 'The Deathslinger' will be buffed.
· An anti-camping mechanism will be introduced to 2v8 mode, allowing the cage location of hooked Survivors to be moved elsewhere on the map.
· A transparent explanation was provided regarding the difficulties of 2v8 mode development (World VFX, shared Killer interactions, various status effects and items, etc.).
· Two new maps, 'Ironworks of Misery' and 'Temple of Purgation', will be added to 2v8 mode.
02:30 - 05:37
2. ⚖️ Introduction of 'Diminishing Returns' System for Stat Stacking
· The 'Diminishing Returns' system will be introduced in the PTB, changing how stats stack. This is a very important change for game balance.
· The goal is to individually adjust the balance of stats between various sources such as Perks, Killer abilities, and items.
· This aims to reduce the gap between general and specialized builds, increasing build diversity and helping solo Survivors adapt better.
· Diminishing returns apply by reducing the value of each instance (e.g., Perk) for a specific stat, applied from the largest effect to the smallest.
· For example, the 'Botany Knowledge' Perk will maintain 100% effectiveness, but other stacking Perks like 'Desperate Measures' will receive reduced effects.
· This system applies not only to Survivors but also to Killers. For Killers, the base effects of add-ons are summed and considered as base stats, with diminishing returns only applied to Perks.
· This facilitates individual Killer balance adjustments, ensuring that certain Perks can be applied fairly to both strong and weak Killers.
· The goal is to individually adjust the balance of stats between various sources such as Perks, Killer abilities, and items.
· This aims to reduce the gap between general and specialized builds, increasing build diversity and helping solo Survivors adapt better.
· Diminishing returns apply by reducing the value of each instance (e.g., Perk) for a specific stat, applied from the largest effect to the smallest.
· For example, the 'Botany Knowledge' Perk will maintain 100% effectiveness, but other stacking Perks like 'Desperate Measures' will receive reduced effects.
· This system applies not only to Survivors but also to Killers. For Killers, the base effects of add-ons are summed and considered as base stats, with diminishing returns only applied to Perks.
· This facilitates individual Killer balance adjustments, ensuring that certain Perks can be applied fairly to both strong and weak Killers.
05:38 - 06:55
3. 🔪 Killer Balance Adjustments (Nerfs and Buffs)
· More detailed numerical adjustments will be revealed in next week's PTB.
| Category | Killer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nerf | The Blight | Movement speed reduced from 4.6 to 4.4 Requires more tokens to break pallets with a Rush action |
| Nerf | The Nurse | Add-on 'Last Breath' Rush duration reduced from 30% to 10% |
| Buff (Numerical Adjustments) | The Cannibal, The Doctor, The Demogorgon, The Dredge, Ghost Face, The Mastermind, The Unknown | Overall numerical adjustments for improved balance |
| Buff (Numerical Adjustments) | Animatronic | Survivors will find it easier to interact with cameras, but the Killer will also receive buffs to maintain overall balance |
07:00 - 08:23
4. ✨ Quality of Life (QoL) Improvements
· After game loading, you will be able to check teammates' Perks and items in the tab menu. This has been a long-requested feature.
· In-game progress bars will be simplified and animated, making it easier to identify status with colors like red (normal) and gold (fast).
· When spectating other players in spectator mode, you can hover over status effects or Perks to view detailed information.
· Aura customization features will be expanded, allowing you to customize auras for displayed or highlighted elements, Killer objects, destructible walls, and more.
· In-game progress bars will be simplified and animated, making it easier to identify status with colors like red (normal) and gold (fast).
· When spectating other players in spectator mode, you can hover over status effects or Perks to view detailed information.
· Aura customization features will be expanded, allowing you to customize auras for displayed or highlighted elements, Killer objects, destructible walls, and more.