Minor Patch|9.4.2|Feb 10, 2026
Steam↗9.4.2 | Bugfix Patch
4/5 SignificantThe 2v8 event returns with the addition of The Good Guy killer, the Torchbearer survivor class, and significant class reworks.
All Changes
⚔️2v8 Event & Killers(5)
- newThe 2v8 event returns on February 10th at 11:00 AM ET.
- newThe Good Guy: The Good Guy added to 2v8 with increased Slice & Dice turn speed, duration, and pallet-breaking Scamper.
- buffThe Nemesis: The Nemesis now spawns 4 zombies with 35% increased movement speed.
- changeBrute Class: Brute class updated with generator regression mechanics and a Hindered status effect for survivors.
- changeFearmonger and Enforcer classes received new Haste bonuses and aura-reading team skills.
🔦Survivor Classes(3)
- newTorchbearer: New Torchbearer class added, featuring a Flashlight and a rechargeable Flash Grenade ability.
- buffScout: Scout class walking speed increased by 25% and granted immunity to screaming.
- buffCooperative healing now allows up to 3 survivors to heal one target simultaneously.
🗺️Features & Maps(3)
- newDiluted and Purified Tonics added to maps, providing health or Haste buffs.
- newDual Terror Radius system implemented to track both killers via audio and visual indicators.
- newGroaning Storehouse and Rotten Field added to the 2v8 map rotation.
🛠️Bug Fixes & Content(3)
- fixNancy Wheeler: Updated Nancy Wheeler's facial likeness to better reflect the actress.
- fixFixed various power-related bugs for The First, The Ghoul, The Houndmaster, and The Dredge.
- changeSteve Harrington: Increased the probability of Steve Harrington using the 'Steagull' scream audio to 10%.
Summary
This update focuses on the return of the 2v8 limited-time mode, introducing Chucky (The Good Guy) as a playable killer and the Torchbearer as a new utility-focused survivor class. The patch also implements major balance changes to existing 2v8 killer classes, introduces gameplay-altering Tonics, and resolves a wide array of character-specific bugs and map issues.