Will the next Iteration of 2v8 be getting more Killers/Classes?
I don’t wanna know specifics as that obviously spoiler territory, but I just want something to look forward to.
For killers I find it incredibly hard to believe that we can’t add any of the other original killers to the mode yet. I understand killers like plague, dredge, legion are off the table due to the criteria released a while ago; but really feel like killers like houndmaster, twins, clown, doctor, unknown, are all super easy copy paste over to 2v8.
BHVR has also stated they wanted to pair certain killers up together when released or pair them up with a cosmetic collection or event, but I just don’t see the point in waiting for the ‘perfect’ time, because at this pace it’ll take 10 years to add the current and future original killers. The perfect time may never come.
I won’t harp on licensed killers, because we all know that’s a tough situation to work around, I don’t envy BHVR position on that front, but I’m sure they’ll work it out in time, my personal wishlist for licensed killers is both Vecnas, and demo; but vecna 2 is probably off the table due to worldbreaker, and vecna one is tricker because of killer item concerns.
As for classes, stating the obvious we need more. They’re probably the other most pressing concern when it comes to 2v8s staleness, it might not be the obvious to the average person, when compared to queue times and lack of killer variety, but it’s an important factor nonetheless.
I find it incredibly odd that we don’t have totem based class on both sides, as it seems like such a freebie. Another one that comes to mind would be a plunderer class, because of the liberal amount of chests in 2v8 it could be quite powerful if the items received special bonuses, or something additional when giving items to teammates, just something to spice it up.
Another crazy thing they could do which, has been suggested before, is just do away with the classes altogether (at least on the survivor end) and make a curated number of perks available. Build creation is a fundamental part of the survivor experience and 2v8 removes that. Yes killers benefit from it too but they have entire powers to master and work with. Giving survivors perks lets them tailor their builds and make their own fun which the current system hampers, especially if multiple people are already playing the class you want and you’re locked out.
Keeping the pool of perks small is essential for balancing reasons as 32 perks is an absolute bonkers thing to keep tabs on, but just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You can also rotate the perk selection to keep things fresh and force people to get creative; additionally you can get the community involved, make them vote on a curated selection of perks for that rotation so they feel included, then fill out the rest.
I believe 2v8 can be even great if given the proper attention and love, BHVR just has to be willing enough to try. And frankly idc if the queue times spiked to an hour for killer, if the killers I love get added and the problems with survivor 2v8 get hammered out I’d play that day and night.
Thanks for reading, didn’t mean for this to be so long.
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I think they are adding Xenomorph to the mode next time. Not 100% sure about that but heard it somewhere.
because at this pace it’ll take 10 years to add the current and future original killers.So that sounds bad to us as players, but to BHVR it probably sounds great. Ten years of something 'new' to keep players coming back, that's exactly what live service is built around.
On a more practical level, I don't want BHVR to do a bunch of things at the same time like they did with 9.2s attempt last year and things running into each other and becoming a mess. I want more new stuff, but I care more about the quality of it coming in than the quantity.
Another crazy thing they could do which, has been suggested before, is just do away with the classes altogether (at least on the survivor end) and make a curated number of perks available. Build creation is a fundamental part of the survivor experience and 2v8 removes thatI think classes are actually really good, though having a few more would be helpful. The perk system in 1v4 is basically a crapshoot. Classes make it much easier to look at the other players and make decisions on how to play.
I do wish they'd explore a little more variety within the classes. So someone is a medic, they are always better at healing, but they have a few possibilities on exactly how. I don't think that is an approach they are going to take though.
The first thing OP said is they don't want spoilers and yet… lmfao
He asks if there is something coming I answered what I have heard its not a spoiler when I am not 100% sure myself if its going to be added. Still how can you even have a conversation of something without someone naming something in his topic. Only answer to his question is then yes they are going to add new stuff. Going any further than that is literally spoiler.
They said they wanted to add killers in pairs too so I have a feeling Singularity is going to come out with Alien.
You can use this thing
Then select the third option. Spoiler should appear.
Which allows you to turn the selected text into spoilers.
In larry I see potencial but xeno, unless they buff his crawler mode cooldown to be like 15 seconds outside tunnels he will suck due to turrets and very strong loops, better then pyramidhead maybe then nemi in chase but that all depends what they give him.
We gotta remember they have to look at the killers and see which ones will work and which ones will break everything so we don't get another Legion incident.
Some of my hopes are Pig, Demogorgon, Doctor, First, Lich, and Singularity.
I do feel like First may mess things up with the skybox alteration like Freddy would (who will likely never come to 2v8 since his license is a Scarlet King level anomaly)
There aren't too many killers I'd say don't have any chance, but Bubba should never be added there for very obvious reasons.
Exactly this. I want to see more classes as well, but totem-centric ones should be a given since the totems still spawn in 2v8 despite contributing nothing to the mode aside from a subtle tell of where tonics can be (tonics share totem spawns iirc)
I am coping so hard on First coming as Lights Out just got rid of his sky effect. it's just the clocks at this point
I just want Houndmaster in 2v8. That's all I want.
I'm dying to combo with them as the Bark Lord you don't even know!( actually you probably do!)
I think 2 vs 8 the game casual option, so have to be extra careful adding things to it and also used as an attraction that pulls in players from time to time to check out. But main thing meant for casuals and if turns into something else it can seriously turn off players
hehe… yea!! I lowkey wanna duo with you when that happens!