8.7.1 | Bugfix Patch

✦AI summary2w

A bugfix patch focusing on Killer Bot AI improvements, character ability fixes, and general stability, alongside the re-enabling of The Nemesis.

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▲Buffs4

Killer Bots
- Bots now use indirect paths to corner or sneak up on Survivors, making them more unpredictable.
- Improved consistency when chasing Survivors around loops with tall walls.
The NemesisBasic Attack:Fixed an issue where basic attacks did not trigger M1 perks like Save The Best For Last or Play With Your Food.
StridorFixed an issue where grunts of pain from Survivors with Off the Record were not heard by Killers with Stridor.Silent→Audible

▼Nerfs1

The DoctorShock Therapy:Fixed an issue where Shock Therapy incorrectly prevented Survivors from vaulting.Prevent Vault→Allow Vault

✚Bug fixes5

Killer Bots
- Fixed issues where bots would get stuck at vaults, stand still for long periods, or fail to pick up Survivors.
- Fixed a bug where bots repeatedly missed basic attacks when standing at a specific distance.
The Ghoul
- Power:Fixed incorrect token loss when breaking pallets and cooldown reset issues.
- Enraged:Fixed the Become Enraged score event not triggering during specific activation windows.
Coldwind FarmFixed an issue where Killers could be blocked by the environment.

◆Other changes3

Killer BotsBots no longer immediately focus and attack Survivors who have just been unhooked.
The NemesisThe Nemesis Killer has been re-enabled for play.Disabled→Enabled
Survivor BotsBots will now look for an alternative hatch if a human player is nearby.

subjects affected (7)

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Killer Bots5 The Nemesis2 The Ghoul2 The Doctor1 Stridor1 Survivor Bots1 Coldwind Farm1

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Dead by Daylight · May 15, 2025

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