A maintenance patch focusing on critical bug fixes, the temporary disabling (Kill Switching) of problematic perks, and balancing adjustments to the Fog Vial item.
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▲Buffs1
- GeneralFixed an issue where players were slowed down when running up the right-hand side of staircases.Slowed→Normal
▼Nerfs6
- Fog Vial
- Fog Cloud:Decreased base opacity of the fog cloud, making it slightly easier for Killers to see through.40%→33% %
- Added a limit to the number of times the item can be used in a Trial.Unlimited→Limited
- Potent ExtractReduced the amount of visibility decrease provided by the add-on.10%→5% %
- The NightmareRupture:Fixed an issue where Rupture could be used twice on a Dream Pallet.Twice→Once
- The PigAmbush:Fixed an issue where the Killer did not lose bloodlust when performing an Ambush attack.Kept→Lost
- The ExecutionerPunishment of the Damned:Fixed an issue where Survivors were revealed after being hit by Punishment of the Damned while using the Burning Man Painting add-on.Revealed→Not Revealed
✚Bug fixes7
- StreetwiseFixed an issue impacting chest item charges while using this perk.
- Last StandFixed an issue impacting vault speeds while using this perk.
- Fog Vial
- Fixed an issue where a fog cloud would disappear if another Fog Vial was activated.
- Fixed missing smoke explosion sound effects.
- The NightmareDream Pallet:Fixed an issue where Dream Pallets and Fragile Pallets could be placed in the same spot.
- General
- Fixed a major issue that prevented Killers from initiating chases for the rest of the trial.
- Fixed an issue where chase music would not play upon initiation.
◆Other changes4
- StreetwisePerk has been temporarily disabled via Kill Switch due to critical issues.Enabled→Removed
- Last StandPerk has been temporarily disabled via Kill Switch due to critical issues.Enabled→Removed
- Blood RushPerk has been temporarily disabled via Kill Switch due to critical issues.Enabled→Removed
- Fog VialFog Cloud:Decreased the ambient fog audio volume by 3 dB.→-3 dB dB
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Patch history
- 9.6.2 | Bugfix PatchMay 12, 2026 · 3mo
A bugfix patch focusing on character ability interactions, audio corrections, and map collision fixes.
+4−2→ - 9.6.1 | Bugfix PatchMay 5, 2026 · 3mo
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+2−4→ - 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.
+26−3→ - 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.
+2−3→ - 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.
+8−1→ - 9.2.3 | Bugfix PatchOct 21, 2025 · 10mo
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+11−2→ - 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.
+2−8→ - 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.
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