Dead by Daylight Attack on Titan Crossover officially returns with 2v8 mode

Dead in daylights popular 2v8 mode will return in late April 2026 along with the return of Attack on Titan crossover content. As usual, the special 2v8 mode is in Dead in daylight will only be available to play for a few weeks, but players should be able to dive back into it starting April 28th.

A standard game of Dead in daylight is held with five players, four of whom take on the roles of survivors trying to run generators to escape the trial area and one becomes the killer who is out to stop them by any means necessary. The first instance of a 2v8 mode in Dead in daylightfeaturing two Killers hunting down eight survivors, was held in July 2024, and the double-sized game mode has proven popular with fans every time the team at Behavior Interactive has brought it back for a limited time.

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Dead by Daylight 2v8 Mode Availability Date

Fans can get ready for another three weeks of 2v8 action, as the development team has announced that another session will be held from April 28 to May 19, 2026. In addition to the limited-time return of the special game mode, players can also expect a second revival, with another round of anime masterpiece crossover content Attack on Titan. The game and anime first collided in 2022, and a new batch of content will soon be back by popular demand, with special mission rewards that include a banner, badge, and charm.

Behavior Interactive has changed the rules for Dead in daylights 2v8 mode every time it has been introduced and is constantly trying to refine the game. This latest round should be no exception, as a couple of the game's popular Killers are set for another round of buffs and nerfs, implemented based on player feedback. The Deathslinger will have fewer penalties for reloading and missing shots, while The Oni will be a bit easier for Survivors to deal with, and will have a reduced runtime after felling a Survivor while engaged in Demon Mode. Additionally, Temple of Purgation and Ironworks of Misery have been added to the map rotation and modified to support 2v8 matches.

Additionally, this next round of 2-8 matches will incorporate changes to the Cage system, giving Dead in daylights Survivor players an advantage over the old model. Cage relocation time is reduced, and the development team encourages greater teamwork in rescue operations while trying to keep matches even. When a cage moves, it will be accompanied by a brief pause in the bleed timer, which should give the other survivors a bit more time to formulate their strategies on the fly.

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Upcoming Attack on Titan Outfits in Dead by Daylight

Attack Titan Legendary Outfit — The Trapper
Cleaning Levi — Jake Park
Mikasa's Dark Uniform — Yui Kimura
Sasha's uniform — Thalita Lyra
Queen's Ball Attire Outfit – Renato Lyra, Adam Francis, Mikaela Reid and Haddie Kaur
Heart of Freedom Outfit — Feng Min and Meg Thomas

When it comes to Attack on Titan content itself, the original 2022 collection of 10 outfits is still available, and it will be joined by some new additions. Dead in daylight Killer The Trapper will gain access to the Attack Titan Legendary Outfit, which will allow him to tower over the field, and there are plenty of other cosmetic items planned for the Survivor characters as well. These include the Queen's Ball Attire Outfit, which can be worn by Renato Lyra, Adam Francis, Mikaela Reid, and Haddie Kaur, and the Heart of Freedom Outfit, which is available to Feng Min and Meg Thomas. Players can also pick up some very rare outfits, which help transform Jake Park into Cleaning Levi, place Yui Kimura in Mikasa's dark uniform, and decorate Thalita Lyra with Sasha's uniform.