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Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Behaviour Interactive Inc.·$19.99
Feb 10, 2026 · 3mo ago

9.4.2 | Bugfix Patch

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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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  • The Good Guy
    • Slice & Dice:Slice & Dice turn speed increased by 10%, improving maneuverability during attacks.+10% %
    • Hidey-Ho Mode:Hidey-Ho Mode uptime increased by 15%, allowing the Killer to stay in this mode longer.+15% %
    • Scamper:Performing a Scamper under a pallet now breaks it immediately, removing the need for a separate break action.Immediate
    • Innate:The Good Guy can now see Illusionary Footfalls around Survivors, enhancing tracking capabilities.Added
    • Slice & Dice:Slice & Dice attack duration increased by 50%, making the attack window longer.+50% %
  • The Nemesis
    • Zombies:Increased the total number of Zombies from 2 to 4, increasing map pressure.24
    • Zombies:Zombie movement speed increased by 35%, making them more effective at intercepting Survivors.+35% %
  • Brute
    • Team Skill:Break action speed increased by 25% for the Brute class.+25% %
    • Team Skill:Kicking a generator now causes it to regress; the next Survivor to repair it past that point triggers an explosion that applies Hindered for 12s.Regression/Explosion
  • Fearmonger
    • Team Skill:Gain 5% Haste when unseen, improving stealth approach speed.5% %
    • Team Skill:Injuring a Survivor causes up to 2 Survivors within 12m to scream and reveal their aura to teammates for 2s.Added
  • Enforcer
    • Team Skill:Gain 3% Haste when chasing an injured Survivor.3% %
    • Team Skill:Hitting a Survivor applies Enforcer's Mark, revealing their aura for 1s every 8s for 45s.Added
    • Team Skill:Downing a marked Survivor increases lunge attack distance by 60% for 15 seconds.+60% %
  • Torchbearer
    • Class Skill:Torchbearer class now starts the match with an uncommon rarity Flashlight.Uncommon Flashlight
    • Class Skill:Charges a Flash Grenade every 60 seconds that does not occupy an item slot.Added
    • Info Skill:Survivors currently in chase have their aura revealed to the Torchbearer within 32 meters.32m m
    • Info Skill:Pointing a flashlight at a Killer for 0.5s reveals the Killer for 2 seconds.2s s
    • Unlockable Skill:Grants Endurance to Survivors picked up from the Dying State or those who unhook the Torchbearer.Added
  • Scout
    • Unlockable Skill:Walking speed increased by 25% and grunts of pain are removed while injured.+25% %
    • Unlockable Skill:Grants complete immunity to screaming effects.Immune
  • Tonics
    • Diluted Tonic:Diluted Tonics allow Survivors to restore a health state on use.Restore health
    • Diluted Tonic:Diluted Tonics grant Killers 10% Haste for 20 seconds.10% Haste %
    • Purified Tonic:Purified Tonics allow Survivors to restore a hook state on use.Restore hook state
    • Purified Tonic:Purified Tonics grant both Killers a 10% Haste bonus for 20 seconds.10% Haste (Both) %
  • General GameplayCooperative Healing:Increased the number of Survivors able to simultaneously heal one another to 3.23

Nerfs3

  • BruteTeam Skill:Added a 60-second cooldown where the break action speed bonus is not applied.60s s
  • FearmongerTeam Skill:Added a 60-second cooldown where the Haste bonus is not applied.60s s
  • EnforcerTeam Skill:Added a 60-second cooldown where the Haste bonus is not applied.60s s

Bug fixes2

  • The First
    • Traverse Upside Down:Fixed an issue where The First was unable to perform the Traverse Upside Down power after hooking a Survivor.
    • Vine attack:Fixed issues with the Vine attack aiming reticle color and animation playback after cancelling attacks.

Other changes1

  • General GameplayTerror Radius:Terror Radius and visual indicators now reflect both Killers in range, adjusting audio tracks accordingly.SingleDual

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Patch history

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  1. 9.6.2 | Bugfix Patch
    May 12, 2026 · 1w
    +42
  2. 9.6.1 | Bugfix Patch
    May 5, 2026 · 2w
    +24
  3. 9.4.1 | Bugfix Patch
    Feb 3, 2026 · 3mo
    +23
  4. 9.3.2 | Bugfix Patch
    Dec 9, 2025 · 5mo
    +81
  5. 9.2.3 | Bugfix Patch
    Oct 21, 2025 · 7mo
    +112
  6. 9.2.2 | Bugfix Patch
    Oct 7, 2025 · 7mo
    +28
  7. 9.2.1 | Bugfix Patch
    Sep 30, 2025 · 7mo
    +45
  8. 9.1.3 | Bugfix Patch
    Aug 26, 2025 · 9mo
    +51

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