when does 2v8 come back dbd

The 2v8 mode in Dead by Daylight does not have a fully confirmed next live date yet for 2026, but there are some strong hints and patterns to go by.

Quick Scoop

• 2v8 is a limited‑time event mode, not a permanent playlist.

• In 2024 it ran November 12–26, and Behaviour said they planned to bring it back more frequently than every six months.

• In 2025 it returned multiple times (including a Resident Evil–themed run in February and a “Play While You Wait” version in August–early September).

• Recent coverage for 2026 mentions 2v8 in the January PTB (test build) and estimates it will return sometime in February 2026, but this is described as an estimate, not an official date yet.

So, if your question is:

“When does 2v8 come back in DBD?”

The best current answer is:

• The mode tends to return as time‑limited events several times a year , usually for 1–2 weeks at a time.

• For 2026, the latest info suggests a likely February 2026 return window hinted by PTB notes and press coverage, but without a fully locked‑in public start/end date yet.

What this means for you

• Expect 2v8 to show up again as an event rather than a permanent queue.
• The safest way not to miss it is to:
  • Watch the in‑game News/Events tab around major patches.
  • Keep an eye on the official Dead by Daylight news site and socials, where they usually post exact dates a bit ahead of time.

If you want, tell me what region/platform you play on and I can outline typical event start times in your local time based on past 2v8 runs.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.