Dead by Daylight has received a new patch today, April 9, with the release of update version 8.6.1. This bugfix patch targets a broad range of issues affecting gameplay, characters, maps, audio, and event mechanics. Alongside the fixes, the developers have made several quality-of-life improvements, including updated loadout interactions and enhancements to the ongoing Blood Moon event.
This patch focuses on refining player experience by addressing various animation bugs, ability glitches, and map-related problems. Characters like The Good Guy, The Blight, The Huntress, and The Ghoul receive dedicated fixes, while multiple perks have also been updated to function more consistently. The developers have also responded to community feedback on the Blood Moon event, ensuring that its mechanics better integrate with standard gameplay systems.
Dead by Daylight 8.6.1 – Full Patch Notes
Features
- Loadouts
- Equipped items now display how many uses are left.
- Search bar now supports direct keyboard input, removing the previous pop-up behavior.
Content Updates
- Blood Moon Event
- Community goal bloodpoint bonus now applies to both event-specific and regular matchmaking queues.
Bug Fixes
Characters
- Resolved animation issues for The Good Guy and The Blight.
- Fixed problems with Hatchet spawning and Dream Snare hit reactions.
- Addressed zombie pathing issues in multiple maps, including Crotus Prenn Asylum and Hawkins Lab.
The Ghoul
- Corrected a camera zoom issue during the Mori animation.
- Fixed FOV slider becoming non-functional after using the special ability.
- Resolved reticle and aura-related bugs tied to the Kagune Leap.
Audio
- Removed lingering Uroboros SFX when killed by The Mastermind.
- Adjusted Portia’s laughter frequency.
- Fixed repeating intro audio from The Ghoul in the offline lobby.
Perks
- Clean Break now functions against The Twins.
- Vigil now properly affects hindered Survivors under Hex: Nothing But Misery.
- Balanced Landing no longer causes a grunt when falling.
- Fixed second Invocation not activating in certain trials.
- Corrected missing Status Effect icons when cleansing hexes with Hex: Undying present.
Blood Moon Event Fixes
- Prevented The Unknown from placing hallucinations near key Blood Moon elements.
- Resolved graphical and gameplay glitches involving the Blood Can.
- Corrected issues with item stacking and Score Event point calculation.
- Disabled unwanted Blood Stain highlights triggered by the Bloodhound perk during the event.
Map Fixes
- Fixed hook interaction and power use inconsistencies in maps like Dead Dawg Saloon, Ironworks of Misery, and Midwich Elementary School.
- Resolved issues such as out-of-bounds behavior, floating fog, and unresponsive generators in various locations including Haddonfield and Eyrie of Crows.
Environment
- Added collision to prevent exploits around the Mausoleum Column in Eyrie of Crows.
Loadout Screen
- Fixed visual and functional bugs when switching killers or viewing item counters.
- Search bar functionality now works as intended.
Archives
- Adjusted text alignment and corrected display issues in Tome 22.
- Fixed Rift Fragment display errors in bundle descriptions.
- Removed incorrect rarity references from certain challenge descriptions.
These updates apply across all major platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
