Dead by Daylight update 3.41 (8.6.2) is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official DBD update 3.41 patch notes, the Ghoul receives multiple nerfs in range, Enraged bonuses, and aim assist. Several Add-ons are reworked or rebalanced. In addition, DBD patch 3.41 also resolve issues related to the characters, maps, UI, and challenges
DBD 3.41 Patch Notes – April 17, 2025
Patch Highlights
- Tentacle range and Enraged mode durations reduced for The Ghoul.
- Grab-attack mechanics and reticle aim assistance significantly nerfed.
- Multiple Add-on changes: adjustments in rarity, effects, and durations.
- Bug Fixes for The Ghoul, perks, UI, maps, and archives.
- Perk ‘None are Free’ rebalanced with updated blocking mechanics.
Killer Balance: The Ghoul
Base Kit Adjustments
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Tentacle range reduced from 16m to 14m.
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Enraged mode time reduced from 45s to 40s.
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Perfect grab-attack Enraged bonus time reduced from 15s to 10s.
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Reticle stickiness time on Survivor reduced from 0.3s to 0.18s.
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Reticle aim assistance on grab-attack detection reduced by 94%.
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Grab-attack minimum distance over obstacles reduced by 30%.
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After breaking a pallet, if not on cooldown, the Killer Power now enters a forced cooldown equivalent to a single Leap usage.
Add-on Changes
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Fresh Coffee: Rarity changed from Common to Very Rare.
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Hinami’s Umbrella:
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Reworked: Perfect grab-attack grants +10s Enraged bonus.
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Rarity changed from Very Rare to Uncommon.
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Blood Stained Handkerchief: Kagune reach reduced from 2m to 1m.
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Taiyaki:
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Enraged countdown reduced from 15s to 5s.
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Rarity changed from Uncommon to Common.
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Yamori’s Mask: Now activates only if all Survivors are >40m away.
Perk Changes
None are Free
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Gain 1 token on first hook (max 4).
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After all gens completed, each token blocks windows and upright pallets for 12/14/16 seconds.
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Removed: Blocking applies “for everyone”.
Bug Fixes
Archives
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Fixed incomplete challenge for Grenade Launcher Killer.
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Rift reward text now correctly appears in Tome 22 preview.
Blood Moon
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Blood Can no longer clips when crouching.
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Bloodpoints now capped properly.
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SFX for Blood Can no longer lingers after grabs.
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Fixed missing objective points on Fuel Generator use.
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Fuel Pump map issues resolved.
Characters
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Victor’s animation now works when opening a locker.
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The Ghoul:
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QTE prompt no longer stuck in Custom Games.
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Spectators can now view grab-attack result.
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Camera/movement fixed after pallet drop.
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Kagune reticle visible for Survivor near pallets/windows.
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Leap animation now plays after second jump behind obstacles.
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Can’t basic attack during third Kagune Leap cooldown.
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Environment & Maps
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Forgotten Ruins: Hooks no longer spawn too close in dungeons.
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Lery’s Memorial: “Punishment Of The Damned” now travels through walls.
Perks
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Balanced Landing no longer applies reduced effects after Exhaustion.
UI Fixes
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Switch Tally Scoreboard crash fixed.
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Correct Killer name now displays in lobby switching.
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Hidden offering slots no longer show as empty.
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Zarina’s cosmetic now shows correct icon.
Miscellaneous
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Killer no longer loads in with unowned cosmetics after Mori preview.
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Retired Offerings now appear correctly in inventory.
Previously, a big Dead by Daylight update 5.4.0 was released which added a new Killer (The Onryō) and a new survivor (Yoichi Asakawa). Unfortunately, players are facing various issues with the game. Today’s Dead by Daylight patch 3.41 will address a few of these issues.
Download DBD update 3.41 on PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox.
