9.6.0|Apr 28, 2026
View on Steam↗9.6.0 | Patch Notes
4/5 Significant
Introduction of Diminishing Returns for stacked modifiers, a 'Play While You Wait' feature for Killer queues, and significant balance updates for The Blight and The Demogorgon.
Key Changes
- 1New Diminishing Returns system reduces the effectiveness of stacked modifiers
- 2Added 'Play While You Wait' allowing Killers to play Survivor matches during queue
- 3The Blight movement speed nerfed to 4.4 m/s and Rush token economy reduced
- 4The Demogorgon Shred speed and turn rate significantly increased
- 5Survivors can now see teammate loadouts (Perks, Items, Offerings) in-match
- 6Fast Track perk reworked to trigger on unhooks with 5% progress per token
- 7The Mastermind received buffs to recovery, charge time, and Chain Bound window
- 8Interaction progress bars now use color-coding (Yellow for fast, Red for slow)
- 92v8 Mode expanded with Temple of Purgation and Ironworks of Misery maps
- 10The Animatronic power battery consumption and axe recall times improved
All Changes
⚙️Gameplay Systems(7)
- changeDiminishing Returns: Implemented Diminishing Returns for stacked gameplay modifiers: 1st (100%), 2nd (50%), 3rd (25%), 4th (12.5%), 5th+ (5%)
- changeDiminishing Returns: Negative action speed and positive skill check chance modifiers now apply diminishing returns only within their specific role
- buffAdd-ons: Modifiers granted from Add-ons are entirely excluded from the Diminishing Returns system
- newMatchmaking: Added 'Play While You Wait' option allowing Killers to play Survivor matches while maintaining their place in the Killer queue
- fixThe Legion: The Legion has been re-enabled for play
- changeMaps: Map weighting adjusted for equal spawn chances across all maps
- changeTechnical: Engine updates implemented, resulting in a larger than normal download size
🔪Killers(17)
- nerfThe Blight: Default movement speed decreased from 4.6 m/s to 4.4 m/s
- nerfThe Blight: Breaking a downed pallet now reduces Rush tokens to 2 below maximum and resets recharge to 0%
- buffThe Doctor: Shock Therapy attack delay decreased from 0.8 seconds to 0.75 seconds
- buffThe Cannibal: Maximum Chainsaw Sweep speed increased from 5.35 m/s to 5.45 m/s
- buffThe Ghost Face: Night Shroud cooldown decreased from 17 seconds to 15 seconds
- buffThe Demogorgon: Shred movement speed increased from 18.4 m/s to 19 m/s
- buffThe Demogorgon: Shred turn rate increased from 27.5 to 55 degrees per second
- buffThe Demogorgon: Undetectable duration after traversing the Upside Down increased from 5 seconds to 12 seconds
- buffThe Dredge: Movement speed while charging Reign of Darkness increased from 3.8 m/s to 4 m/s
- buffThe Mastermind: Virulent Bound recovery time decreased from 3 seconds to 2.7 seconds
- buffThe Mastermind: Charge time per token decreased from 5.5 seconds to 5 seconds
- buffThe Mastermind: Chain Bound window duration increased from 2 seconds to 2.5 seconds
- buffThe Unknown: UVX cooldown decreased from 7 seconds to 6.25 seconds
- nerfThe Unknown: Weakened Survivor vision linger duration decreased from 1.25 seconds to 0.75 seconds
- buffThe Animatronic: Fire Axe recall time decreased from 7s to 6s (environment) and 10s to 8s (Survivors)
- buffThe Animatronic: Battery consumption decreased for Camera use (7% to 6%) and Survivor teleport (15% to 12%)
- changeThe Animatronic: Grab Axe button updated to use Power input instead of Attack input
🧪Killer Add-ons(5)
- nerfThe Nurse: Heavy Panting: Lunge duration after multiple blinks reduced from 30% to 10%
- nerfThe Ghost Face: Walleye's Matchbook: Night Shroud recovery reduction decreased from 3 seconds to 2 seconds
- buffThe Mastermind: Loose Crank: Movement speed between bounds increased from 8% to 15%
- nerfThe Mastermind: Egg (Gold): Chain bound window increase reduced from 50% to 20%
- buffThe Animatronic: Access Panel: Killer Instinct reveal range increased from 4 meters to 6 meters
🏃Survivors(2)
- changeFast Track: Fast Track: Now earns 1 token per unhook (max 1/2/3) instead of per hook (max 9)
- buffFast Track: Fast Track: Generator progress per token increased from 2% to 5% upon hitting a Great Skill Check
🖥️UI/UX(5)
- changeUI: Progress bars now change color based on speed: Yellow (fast) and Red (slow)
- newMatch Details: Survivors can now see teammate Perks, Items, Add-ons, and Offerings in the Match Details
- changeUI: The Killer's identity and name are revealed to all Survivors once any Survivor enters a chase or loses a health state
- newSpectator Mode: Spectator mode now allows hovering over HUD elements to see descriptions of Perks, Items, and Status Effects
- newAuras: Expanded Aura customization to include Highlighted, Surfaced, and Marked elements, plus Killer objects and breakable walls
👥2v8 Mode(4)
- newMaps: Added Temple of Purgation and Ironworks of Misery maps to the mode
- changeThe Deathslinger: Deathslinger: Walk Reload Speed penalty increased from 0.7 to 0.8; Fire Miss duration decreased from 1.5s to 1.2s
- nerfThe Oni: The Oni: Demon Mode uptime loss when downing a Survivor increased from 7 seconds to 10 seconds
- changeCage of Corruption: Cage of Corruption now displays the Anti-Camp bar and allows relocation with a 30s bleedout pause at max threshold
🐛Bug Fixes(7)
- fixAudio: Resolved over 15 audio issues including missing survivor/killer voice lines and corrupted SFX for Rick Grimes
- fixBots: Fixed multiple Survivor Bot issues including slow walking in chase and revealing Ghost Face through walls
- fixCharacters: Fixed 27 character-specific bugs, including Mastermind sliding off windows and Xenomorph blind immunity exploits
- fixEnvironment: Addressed 26 environment issues across maps like Midwich, Treatment Theater, and Trickster's Delusion
- fixPerks: Fixed perk issues for Ultimate Weapon, Corrective Action, Vigil, and Any Means Necessary
- fixTechnical: Fixed a DX11 launch crash and Xbox movement issues during tutorials
- fix2v8 Mode: Fixed 12 specific bugs for 2v8 mode including stuck Survivors and Oni animation glitches
Summary
Major Systems Update
This update introduces Diminishing Returns, a fundamental change to how gameplay modifiers stack. Identical modifiers from Powers, Items, Perks, and Offerings now see reduced effectiveness when stacked (down to 5% for the 5th modifier). Additionally, a new Play While You Wait feature allows Killers to play Survivor matches while remaining in their queue.
Killer & Survivor Balance
The Blight has received a significant nerf to his base movement speed and Rush token economy. Conversely, The Demogorgon, The Mastermind, and The Animatronic received substantial buffs to their power recovery and mobility. The Fast Track perk has been reworked to trigger on unhooks rather than hooks, offering higher progress per token but with a lower token cap.
Quality of Life & 2v8
UI improvements include visible teammate loadouts for Survivors and a color-coded interaction progress bar. The 2v8 mode expands with two new maps and balance adjustments for The Deathslinger and The Oni.