Patch history

1. Dec 9, 2025·9.3.2 | Bugfix Patch+2

   • ▲🐛Bug fixDogPull strengthWeak→Fixed

     Fixed an issue where the dog had a weaker pull on Survivors when the game was running at lower FPS.

     bugfix

   • ▲🐛Bug fixDogPathing

     Fixed an issue where the dog could get stuck after being sent to vault a window or pallet.

     bugfix

2. Jun 26, 2025·9.0.1 | Bugfix Patch+1

   • ▲🐛Bug fixNo Quarterstatus effect—→Broken

     Survivors now correctly become Broken when missing a No Quarter skill check.

     Bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixDoganimation

     Fixed the dog bypassing its leap animation for pallet vaults when redirected.

     Bugfix

3. Dec 12, 2024·8.4.2 | Bugfix Patch+6-2

   • ▲📊NumericChase Commandcooldown4s→3s s

     Reduced the cooldown of Chase Command, allowing for more frequent use of the dog's offensive capabilities.

     numeric

   • ▼📊NumericChase Commandrecovery time0.85s→1s s

     Increased the time it takes to recover movement speed after cancelling Chase Command.

     numeric

   • ▼📊NumericChase Commandmovement speed penalty2.0 m/s→3.0 m/s m/s

     Increased the movement speed penalty when cancelling Chase Command.

     numeric

   • ▲📊NumericChase Commandhitbox0.5m→0.65m m

     Increased the Dog's hitbox during Chase Command, making it easier to hit Survivors.

     numeric

   • ▲📊NumericChase Commandvault time0.9s→0.45s s

     Significantly reduced the time it takes for the Dog to vault windows and pallets.

     numeric

   • ▲📊NumericRedirectcamera transition time0.25s→0.15s s

     Faster camera transitions when switching between The Houndmaster and the Dog.

     numeric

   • ≈🎯BehaviorGrabpathfindingHoundmaster location→Grab start coordinates

     Dog now pulls Survivors toward the point where the Grab started rather than the Killer's current position.

     behavior

   • ▲📊NumericGrabHindered effect3%→10%

     Increased the Hindered penalty for Survivors caught in a Grab.

     numeric

   • ▲🐛Bug fixChase Commanddamage interaction

     Fixed an issue where Chase Command would not injure vaulting Survivors.

     bugfix

4. Nov 28, 2024·8.4.0 | Doomed Course+4

   • ▲📊NumericChaseacceleration29→32 m/s

     The dog now accelerates faster during a Chase command, increasing pressure.

     PTB Adjustment

   • ▲📊NumericSearchcooldown5→0.5 s

     Search Command cooldown drastically reduced, allowing for much more frequent dog deployments.

     PTB Adjustment

   • ▲📊NumericSearchmovement speed bonus5.2→6.0 m/s

     The Houndmaster gains more speed when following the dog's Search Path.

     PTB Adjustment

   • ▲📊NumericHoundsensestarting radius1.5→2.5 m

     Increased the initial detection radius of Houndsense for better reliability.

     PTB Adjustment

5. Nov 7, 2024·8.4.0 | PTB Patch Notes+1

   • ≈✨NewChasemechanic—→Added

     Sends a dog to grab Survivors, hindering them and pulling them toward the Killer.

     new

   • ≈✨NewSearchmechanic—→Added

     Sends the dog to a location to reveal Survivors via Houndsense and grant the Killer movement speed.

     new

   • ≈✨NewHoundsensemechanic—→Added

     Causes healthy Survivors to receive Deep Wounds when injured and increases blood/grunt visibility for injured ones.

     new

   • ▲✨NewAll-Shaking Thunderlunge distance—→75%

     Increases lunge attack distance after falling from a height.

     new

   • ≈✨NewScourge Hook: Jagged Compassaura reveal—→6/8/10s s

     Reveals the generator with the most progress when hooking a Survivor on a Scourge Hook.

     new

   • ≈✨NewNo Quarterbroken duration—→20/25/30s s

     Forces skill checks during self-heals; failure results in the Broken status effect.

     new