Well folks, it finally happened! After years of us survivors screaming into the void (or maybe just our mics), Behaviour Interactive has blessed us with the holy grail of custom lobbies: host approval. Yep, as of August 13th, 2025, you can't just barge into my private Dead by Daylight session like an uninvited Demogorgon at a barbecue. This change dropped right after that disastrous Walking Dead crossover livestream—you know, the one where Chandler Riggs probably questioned his life choices as DDoS attacks turned it into a glitchy nightmare. I mean, come on! We've been begging for this lobby control since forever, and it took a public meltdown to make it happen? Classic DbD drama. But hey, I'll take the W. Now, when I'm setting up a chill game with pals, I don't have to worry about randoms photobombing our strategy session with a flashlight spam. Hosts get a pop-up to approve or deny join requests, and honestly? It feels like finally getting a lock on my front door in the Entity's realm. Pure bliss. 🎮💀

The Walking Dead Debacle: Chaos Breeds Change

Oh boy, let's rewind to that livestream fiasco. Picture this: creators and Chandler Riggs hyped for a killer crossover, only for servers to implode like a generator in a Trapper's bear trap. DDoS attacks? Technical gremlins? It was a hot mess express. I watched it live, clutching my Fog Vial like a security blanket, and let me tell you—my eyeballs haven't recovered from all that cringe. Behaviour's apology the next day felt... well, typical. But surprise! They actually listened (shocking, right?). By August 13th, lobby approvals were live. Fans roasted them for not doing it sooner—I mean, we've endured more unwanted guests than a cursed totem—but hey, better late than never, pal. My custom games now? Smooth as a Huntress' hatchet throw. No more randoms crashing my Kyf sessions to troll with teabagging. Glory!

Patch 9.1.2: Bug Smashes & Balance Tunes

The very next day, Patch 9.1.2 waltzed in like a hero with a toolbox. After the 9.1.1 fixes, this update was the polish we desperately needed. Let's geek out on the deets:

• Fog Vial Nerf: RIP, my beloved misty escape tool. Now capped at 2 charges (down from unlimited chaos), it’s like losing a safety net. But hey, The Singularity can teleport to survivors in the fog? That’s terrifyingly cool. I tested it—got yoinked mid-sprint like a Scooby-Doo villain. 😱

• Skill Shake-ups: Behaviour tweaked abilities like a mad scientist. Check this out:

| Skill Type | Change | My Reaction |

|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|

| Innate Skills | Feral Frenzy duration ↘ 11s, Killer Instinct targets ↘ 4 | "Fewer targets? My spine chills!" |

| Team Skill | Undetectable for 60s after caging survivors | Perfect for sneaky endgame rescues! |

| Escapist Skill | Silent Rush range ↗ 12m (was 8m) | Vaulting vaults never felt smoother. |

• Bug Fixes Galore: This patch was a janitorial masterpiece. Fixed Michonne’s hook noises (no more eerie background moans!), Xenomorph’s wonky tail SFX, and PS4 screen blackouts. My personal favorite? No more floating weapons for The Unknown—finally, my murder tools stay in hand! Also, vault auras are visible again with Scribbled Map. Phew.

2v8 Mode Returns with a Genius Twist

Hold the phone—2v8 is back August 19th! And get this: the new "Play While You Wait" feature is pure genius. Queue as a killer? Jump into a survivor match with a buddy while keeping your killer spot. No more staring at lobbies like a hooked Claudette. I tried the PTB, and wow—it’s like getting a free bloodpoint snack while waiting for the main course. Plus, innate skill buffs (like faster exit gates) make chases feel zippier. Greenville Square and Treatment Theatre maps are polished too. No more biopods yeeting into the void!

Final Thoughts: A New Dawn for DbD?

Look, I’ve survived countless face-camps and hex: ruin reworks, but this update? Chef’s kiss. Behaviour’s stumble into listening mode might just redeem them. The lobby control alone saves my sanity—no more screeching randoms ruining my vibe. And the patch? It’s not perfect (RIP Fog Vial meta), but fixes like exhaust perk reactivations and skill tweaks show they’re tuning in. So, grab your med-kits and dive back in. The fog’s never been friendlier. 🏃‍♂️💨

Ready to test these changes? Fire up DbD now—your next escape (or sacrifice) awaits!