8.6.1 | Bugfix Patch

+4 buff −2 nerf 7 bug fix 2 other

✦AI summary2w

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.blocked→functional
Clean BreakThe perk Clean Break now correctly works against The Twins.broken→working
VigilVigil now correctly affects Survivors hindered by the perk Hex: Nothing But Misery.ignored→affects
Balanced LandingRemoved the grunt sound effect when falling with the perk active.grunt→silent

▼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.anywhere→not 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.disabled→enabled
- 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.0,0,0→correct

◆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.popup→direct input

subjects affected (10)

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The Blight1 The Ghoul4 The Nightmare2 The Twins1 The Huntress1 Clean Break1 Vigil1 Balanced Landing1 The Unknown1 Loadouts2

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Dead by Daylight · Apr 9, 2025

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