Dead by Daylight August 2024 Update Patch Notes

Dead by Daylight Patch Notes

Behaviour Interactive has revealed the latest updates for Dead by Daylight, aiming to enhance gameplay balance and introduce new strategies. The upcoming 8.2.0 patch, set for release in the Public Test Build next week, features minor changes to both survivor perks and killer abilities, ensuring a more dynamic and engaging experience for players.

Dead by Daylight remains a gripping asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where one player assumes the role of a killer, while four others play as survivors attempting to escape. With diverse characters and unique abilities on both sides, the game continues to provide thrilling challenges and opportunities to outwit opponents. The recent announcement highlights the ongoing commitment to refining game mechanics and improving overall player experience.

Patch Notes for Dead by Daylight Update 8.2.0

Updates for Killers

The Dredge

Movement speed while using Reign of Darkness has increased to 3.8m/s from its previous 3.68m/s.
Teleport speed outside of Nightfall improved to 19m/s up from 12m/s.
The teleport cooldown, when not in Nightfall, is reduced to 10 seconds from 12 seconds.
Breaking out of a locked locker now takes 2.25 seconds instead of 3 seconds.
Nightfall meter charges at a rate of 1 charge per second per injured Survivor, up from 0.75.
The volume of The Dredge’s sound effects has been decreased to make it less detectable.
Adjustments to various Add-Ons.

The Doctor

Static Blast cooldown is reduced to 30 seconds if no Survivors are in range.
If a Survivor is in range, Static Blast cooldown is now 45 seconds.
Movement speed while charging Static Blast increased to 2.99m/s, up from 1.16m/s.
Adjustments made to Add-Ons related to Static Blast cooldown.

The Nemesis

Mutation Rate 2 now requires 5 Contamination Points, down from 6.
Hindered penalty duration upon infecting a Survivor increased to 2 seconds from 0.25 seconds.
Adjustments to Licker Tongue and Marvin’s Blood Add-Ons.

Perks Adjustments

Blast Mine

The activation requirement has been lowered to 40% generator repairs from 50%.

Wiretap

The activation requirement is now 40% generator repairs instead of the former 50%.

Chemical Trap

Activation requirement is reduced to 20% generator repairs from 50%.
Trap duration adjusted to 40/50/60 seconds from 100/110/120 seconds.

Mirrored Illusion

Activation requirement reduced to 20% generator repairs from 50%.
Duration reduced to 40/50/60 seconds from 100/110/120 seconds.

Dance With Me

Cooldown reduced to 30/25/20 seconds from the previous 60/50/40 seconds.

Deception

Cooldown time reduced to 30/25/20 seconds, previously set at 60/50/40 seconds.

Diversion

Activation requirement is now 30/25/20 seconds down from 40/35/30 seconds.

Flashbang

Activation requirement lowered to 50/45/40% generator repairs from 70/60/50%.

Game Content Changes

Prestige Levels

Prestige levels are no longer visible in the pre-game lobby.

Hook Phases

Duration of hook phases has been increased to 70 seconds from 60 seconds.

Scratch Marks

Enhanced visibility for Scratch Marks.

Midwich Elementary School Map Adjustments

Breakable walls in the bathrooms have been removed.
Hallway layouts have been modified to reduce long-range visibility.
New objects added near exit gates to limit visibility further.

Dead by Daylight, an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game developed and published by Behaviour Interactive, was released on June 14, 2016. It is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Stadia, Switch, and Mobile platforms. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4 and is rated M for Mature due to blood, gore, intense violence, and strong language. The game supports online multiplayer with cross-platform play available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.