The Dead by Daylight: 2v8 game mode is a special limited-time event that introduces a new way to experience the horror and suspense of the game. Here are the key features and updates that came with this mode:
Overview
- 2v8 Mode: This game mode allows for two Killers to team up against eight Survivors, offering a more chaotic and high-stakes gameplay experience. This is a significant departure from the traditional 1v4 setup (Dead by Daylight) (Dead by Daylight).
Gameplay Mechanics
- Cage System: In the 2v8 mode, the traditional Hook system is replaced with Cages. When a Survivor is downed, they are sent to a Cage at a random location on the map. Survivors can heal themselves after two Cage states, and they are sacrificed after three Cage states (Dead by Daylight) (Dead by Daylight).
- Generators: Survivors must repair 8 out of 13 available Generators to power the exit gates and escape. The repair time for Generators is set at 70 seconds, making teamwork and coordination crucial (Dead by Daylight) (Dead by Daylight).
- Killer Abilities: Each Killer has unique abilities that can support their partner. For example:
- The Trapper: Sets traps faster and can boost a teammate’s speed.
- The Wraith: Can make a nearby teammate undetectable and move faster while cloaked.
- The Hillbilly: Has reduced collision cooldowns and exposes Survivors while using the chainsaw.
- The Nurse: Has an extended lunge and additional blink while near a teammate.
- The Huntress: Hatchet hits reveal Survivor auras, and she can move faster without hatchets (Dead by Daylight) (Dead by Daylight).
Map Availability
- The 2v8 mode is available on several maps, including:
- MacMillan Estate
- Autohaven Wreckers
- Coldwind Farm
- Red Forest
- Crotus Penn Asylum (Dead by Daylight).
Survivor Mechanics
- Survivors who have not been caged will have their auras revealed to Killers when a Generator is completed, adding another layer of strategy and tension to the gameplay (Dead by Daylight).
Event Duration
- The 2v8 game mode was available from July 25th to August 8th, 2024, providing a limited-time opportunity for players to experience this new dynamic (Dead by Daylight).
This mode offered a fresh and intense experience for players, challenging them to adapt to new strategies and dynamics in the hunt for survival or victory (Dead by Daylight) (Dead by Daylight).
