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Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Behaviour Interactive Inc.·$19.99
May 5, 2026 · 3mo ago

9.6.1 | Bugfix Patch

AI summary3mo

A bugfix patch featuring minor buffs to The Doctor and Ghost Face, adjustments to Doctor's add-ons, and balancing/fixes for the 2v8 mode.

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Buffs2

  • The DoctorShock Therapy:Shock Therapy now triggers faster, allowing for quicker attacks.0.75s0.65s s
  • The Ghost FaceCrouch:Ghost Face moves faster while crouching, improving stealth approach speed.3.8 m/s4.0 m/s m/s

Nerfs4

  • The Doctor's add-ons
    • Shock Therapy:Reduced the effectiveness of the Discipline Class II add-on.0.1s0.06s s
    • Shock Therapy:Reduced the effectiveness of the Discipline Class III add-on.0.15s0.08s s
    • Shock Therapy:Reduced the effectiveness of the Discipline Carter's Notes add-on.0.2s0.1s s
  • The MastermindInnate Skill:Increased the time required to gain a Bound token in 2v8 mode to maintain balance.5s5.5s s

Bug fixes2

  • The Mastermind
    • Virulent Bound:Fixed an issue where Survivors could be grabbed with Virulent Bound while dropping pallets.
    • Special Vault:The Mastermind can no longer cancel special vault fatigue with a basic attack.

Other changes1

  • GeneralThe Game Manual now explicitly lists all Action Speeds and Modifiers affected by Diminishing Returns.Updated

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Patch history

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  3. 9.4.1 | Bugfix PatchFeb 3, 2026 · 6mo

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  4. 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.

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  5. 9.2.3 | Bugfix PatchOct 21, 2025 · 10mo

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 9.1.3 | Bugfix PatchAug 26, 2025 · 12mo

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