When is DBD 2v8 mode back?

Dead by Daylight's 2v8 mode does pretty much what you'd expect - it pits two deadly killers against a team of eight resourceful survivors in a chaotic deathmatch. Naturally, this means some things have to change, like the size of the map for example. There are also no standard perks in this mode, with pre-built classes for each side instead.

Since this is a limited-time mode, it's not always playable, and it also changes with each iteration. Here, I've detailed the release date of the next DBD 2v8 mode and what's new.

When is DBD 2v8 coming back?

DBD 2v8 returns to the horror game on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 and runs until Tuesday, May 19. We expect the update to drop at around 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 4PM BST.

While no information has been confirmed about the changes coming to this iteration of 2v8 mode yet, we suspect that the newest killer, Henry Creel, will be added to the killer roster. We'll confirm whether any new maps, classes, or other killers are to be added once more has been revealed. After all, we're still fully invested in the DBD Blood Moon event for now.

How DBD 2v8 works

To keep things balanced, some things have to change when double the players are participating in a Dead by Daylight trial. Here's a brief rundown of what you need to know:

• Generators - Since there are more survivors, naturally there need to be more generators. Instead of the usual seven, there are now 13 generators, of which eight must be repaired to power the exit gates.
• Map - Since the maps have to be much bigger to accommodate these additional generators and ten players, not all are available in the mode yet, and the maps Behaviour has modified so far are:
  • Coal Tower
  • Groaning Storehouse
  • Shelter Woods
  • Suffocation Pit
  • Azarov's Resting Place
  • Gas Heaven
  • Wreckers' Yard
  • Wretched Shop
  • Rancid Abattoir
  • Rotten Fields
  • The Thompson House
  • Torment Creek
  • Disturbed Ward
  • Father Campbell's Chapel
  • Treatment Theatre
  • Mother's Dwelling
  • Family Residence
  • Sanctum of Wrath
  • Mount Ormond Resort
  • Dead Dawg Saloon
  • Raccoon City Police Station
  • The Shattered Square

• Hatches - With the other changes also comes a change to how hatches work as the game comes to a close. In 2v8 mode, there are three hatches spread across the larger maps, and they spawn when two survivors remain. Both survivors also cannot leave through the same hatch - it's every man for himself at this point.
• Killers - Given that killers have their own unique powers, each one has to be carefully considered before being added to the mode, meaning you might not be able to take your favorite killer into 2v8. The killers currently available are:
  • The Trapper
  • The Wraith
  • The Hillbilly
  • The Nurse
  • The Huntress
  • The Spirit
  • The Deathslinger
  • The Blight
  • The Legion
  • The Nemesis
  • The Mastermind
  • The Ghost Face
  • The Oni
  • The Dark Lord
  • The Executioner
  • The Good Guy
• Classes - The final important thing to note is that killers and survivors can no longer take in their usual loadouts. Instead, you can choose between four classes. For killers, these classes have a unique effect depending on the killer you're playing as, while they determine the item and skills each survivor player takes into the trial. For example, the Guide skill shows other survivors when you are working on a nearby generator while boosting your repair speed under certain conditions.

Since there's a lot to learn with 2v8 in Dead By Daylight, the good news is that your MMR won't be affected by matches in any LTM, so you can just jump in the chaos and give it a try. You will earn Bloodpoints as usual, and there are often some great rewards to pick up while you're at it. Speaking of Bloodpoints, make sure you've redeemed the latest DBD codes for Bloodpoints and cosmetic items.

While you're here, take a look at what we know about the next DBD update and when it might arrive.

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