Dead by Daylight's 2v8 mode is back, and it's accompanied by two of my favorite killers

I usually spend my breaks at work watching Brian 'Limmy' Limond play video games. There's probably some Scottish pride in there, but honestly, his weird, playful humor and dry sarcasm just crack me up every time. What I really like about his streams is how he focuses on indie games, the kind that often get overlooked by other streamers in favor of whatever the latest big hit is. I've enjoyed watching him dive into things like The Séance of Blake Manor, or laugh as he repeatedly mispronounces 'Astarion' during his Dead Take playthrough. But nothing compares to his antics in Dead by Daylight, even if I could get pretty annoyed if he was on my team. I’ve kinda learned how to play Dead by Daylight through watching Limmy, helped out by my colleague Danielle, since I haven’t played much myself. But now that the 2v8 mode is back, and it features two of my all-time fave killers, I’m really tempted to jump in. The 2v8 mode shakes up the usual gameplay by doubling both killers and survivors, throwing them into massive, sprawling maps. This mode has become a fan favorite in the Dead by Daylight community, and it’s grown bigger over the past year with new characters constantly added. This time, the event called the 'Konami Takeover' introduces two iconic characters: Dracula and Pyramid Head. I’m especially hyped to play as Dracula, the classic Dark Lord himself, and get stuck into some survivor chasing. But it’s not just killers who are getting new faces. Two new survivors have been added too—Silent Hill’s Cheryl Mason and Castlevania’s famed vampire hunter Trevor Belmont. Both are free to play for the duration of the event, which is a pretty nice touch. To really get into the vibe, there are cool themed outfits for all the Konami characters. Trevor can dress up as his ancestor Richter Belmont, who’s a legend in the Castlevania universe. Dracula’s got this rare Scorched Terror outfit imagining what he’d look like after being left out in the sun too long, which is both creepy and funny. On the Silent Hill side, Cheryl’s got an Awakened Order outfit that shows her in a gory ritual, while Pyramid Head, aka The Executioner, sports a bloody, fleshy coverall with chains. I’m a sucker for vampires, so Dracula’s easily my fave here. The Konami takeover and the return of the 2v8 mode go live on Thursday, November 6, at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. If you’re waiting for the update, you might wanna check out some current Dead by Daylight codes to grab free goodies. And if you’re thinking about which killer to pick, there’s a handy killer tier list that could help you decide. All in all, it looks like an exciting event for both veterans and newcomers alike, blending classic horror icons with the frantic multiplayer gameplay DBD fans love.