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Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Behaviour Interactive Inc.·$19.99
Apr 9, 2025 · 16mo ago

8.6.1 | Bugfix Patch

AI summary3mo

A bugfix patch focusing on the Blood Moon Event, character animation fixes, and various map interaction corrections.

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Buffs4

  • The NightmareDream Snare:Fixed issues in Dead Dawg Saloon, Ironworks of Misery, and Midwich Elementary where snares could not be used through certain building sections.blockedfunctional
  • Clean BreakThe perk Clean Break now correctly works against The Twins.brokenworking
  • VigilVigil now correctly affects Survivors hindered by the perk Hex: Nothing But Misery.ignoredaffects
  • Balanced LandingRemoved the grunt sound effect when falling with the perk active.gruntsilent

Nerfs2

  • The BlightThe Blight no longer recovers fatigue tokens by attacking pallets, removing an unintended recovery method.
  • The UnknownHallucinations:Cannot leave Hallucinations near Blood Pumps and Blood Generators during the Blood Moon Event.anywherenot near pumps/gens

Bug fixes7

  • The Ghoul
    • Mori:Fixed a camera zoom issue on the Survivor's torso at the end of the Mori animation.
    • Special Ability:Using the Special Ability no longer disables the FOV Slider for the rest of the trial.disabledenabled
    • Kagune Leap:Fixed the reticle displaying collision where Survivors are downed.
    • Kagune Leap:Fixed an issue where the aura was visible on tentacles during the second Kagune Leap while revealed.
  • The NightmareDream Snare:Fixed an issue where Survivors would jitter and lack animations when hit by a Dream Snare while sleeping.
  • The TwinsFixed an issue in Haddonfield where Victor could jump out of the gameplay area.
  • The HuntressHatchets:Fixed hatchets spawning at the map origin (0,0,0) instead of their intended locations.0,0,0correct

Other changes2

  • Loadouts
    • Equipped elements now show a units left counter for better inventory management.Added
    • Search bar now accepts direct input, removing the old popup window.popupdirect input

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Patch history

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  1. 9.6.2 | Bugfix PatchMay 12, 2026 · 3mo

    A bugfix patch focusing on character ability interactions, audio corrections, and map collision fixes.

    +42
  2. 9.6.1 | Bugfix PatchMay 5, 2026 · 3mo

    A bugfix patch featuring minor buffs to The Doctor and Ghost Face, adjustments to Doctor's add-ons, and balancing/fixes for the 2v8 mode.

    +24
  3. 9.4.2 | Bugfix PatchFeb 10, 2026 · 6mo

    A comprehensive update for the 2v8 event featuring the new Killer 'The Good Guy', the 'Torchbearer' Survivor class, new maps, and significant balance changes to Killer classes and team mechanics.

    +263
  4. 9.4.1 | Bugfix PatchFeb 3, 2026 · 6mo

    A bugfix patch focusing on character interactions, perk reliability, and audio-visual corrections, with a heavy emphasis on fixing issues related to 'The First' and the 'Turn Back the Clock' perk.

    +23
  5. 9.3.2 | Bugfix PatchDec 9, 2025 · 8mo

    Bugfix patch focusing on The Skull Merchant's power adjustments, reverting Survivor perks Breakdown and Wicked, and extensive map pallet and collision fixes.

    +81
  6. 9.2.3 | Bugfix PatchOct 21, 2025 · 10mo

    A bugfix patch primarily focused on significant buffs to The Shape's Evil Incarnate and Slaughtering Strike mechanics, alongside numerous stability and interaction fixes for the Haunted by Daylight event.

    +112
  7. 9.2.2 | Bugfix PatchOct 7, 2025 · 10mo

    A bugfix patch primarily focused on balancing The Krasue and adjusting the Off The Record perk, alongside numerous stability and map fixes.

    +28
  8. 9.2.1 | Bugfix PatchSep 30, 2025 · 10mo

    Bugfix patch focusing on The Krasue's balance and numerous stability, audio, and map fixes across multiple characters.

    +45

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