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Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Behaviour Interactive Inc.·$19.99
Apr 17, 2025 · 16mo ago

8.6.2 | Bugfix Patch

AI summary3mo

A bugfix patch primarily focused on balancing The Ghoul with several nerfs to power and addons, and a mechanical adjustment to the 'None are Free' perk.

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Buffs2

  • The GhoulGrab-attack:Reduced the minimum distance requirement to activate damage over obstacles.-30% %
  • Blood MoonFuel Generators:Fixed an issue where players were not receiving objective points when only interacting with Fuel Generators.Fixed

Nerfs11

  • The Ghoul
    • Tentacle:Reduced tentacle range, making it harder to snag survivors from a distance.1614 m
    • Enraged mode:Reduced the total time spent in Enraged mode.4540 s
    • Enraged mode:Reduced the bonus time awarded for perfectly timed grab-attacks.1510 s
    • Grab-attack:Reduced the time the reticle sticks to a survivor, requiring more precision.0.30.18 s
    • Grab-attack:Significantly reduced reticle aiming on survivor detection for grab-attacks.-94% %
    • Killer Power:Breaking a pallet now forces the power into a cooldown equal to one Leap usage if it wasn't already on cooldown.Forced Cooldown
    • Kagune Leap:Fixed an issue where the Killer could basic attack in quick succession during the third leap cooldown.
  • The Ghoul Addons
    • Blood stained Handkerchief:Reduced the reach of the Kagune.21 m
    • Taiyaki:Reduced the Enraged Mode countdown; rarity changed from Uncommon to Common.155 s
    • Yamori's Mask:Added a requirement that all survivors must be further than 40m for activation.Survivors > 40m m
  • None are FreeRemoved the 'for everyone' clause, changing how the blocking interaction is applied.for everyoneRemoved

Bug fixes3

  • Balanced LandingFixed an issue where reduced stagger and grunt effects persisted after becoming Exhausted.
  • Blood Moon
    • Blood Can:The Blood Can no longer clips into the ground when crouching.
    • Jerry Can:Bloodpoints given when filling a Jerry Can no longer exceed the cap.Capped

Other changes3

  • The Ghoul Addons
    • Fresh Coffee:Changed rarity from Common to Very Rare.CommonVery Rare
    • Hinami's Umbrella:Reworked to award +10s Enraged bonus time on perfect grab-attacks; rarity changed from Very Rare to Uncommon.+10s Enraged bonus s
  • None are FreeWindows and pallets are blocked for 12/14/16 seconds based on tokens when all generators are complete.12/14/16 s

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Patch history

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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

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