Killer Stamina & Timer Overhaul — DSD Rework Phase 1
Major balance patch removing the DSD (Decreased Stamina Drain) system and replacing it with increased killer stamina baseline. DSD now scales with distance rather than chase time. Timer speed increased from 0.3 to 0.4, task mechanics reworked (tasks lock at 6am, only skip timer to 5am, stronger timer multiplier). Technician significantly buffed across multiple stats. Small hotfix pushed ~1 hour later fixing Ennard disguise keybind, timer speed at 6am, and Mimic underground sprint exploit. Source: Official Discord #update-log swiv [aſter] Manager 2026-05-12 05:00 (Gold); Breadlordzz [BBD㋎] Lead Developer 2026-05-12 06:17 (Gold).
ChangeAdjusted stamina of all killers
ChangeRemoved major DSD aspects — replaced with increased killer stamina baseline. DSD now scales with distance instead of chase duration. Source: Official Discord #update-log swiv 2026-05-12 (Gold).
NewAdded Macarena Emote for The Project
ChangeDoors no longer have collision when not barricaded (feels smoother on high ping)
ChangeThe Rotten: Axe now thrown from head instead of torso — can clear obstacles
ChangeTimer speed increased: 0.3 → 0.4 (rounds progress faster)
ChangeCompleting all tasks no longer instantly skips the timer to 4am
ChangeTasks lock at 6:00am (previously could be completed later)
ChangeTasks can only skip the timer up to 5am (previously could skip further)
ChangeTasks timer multiplier: 1.5x → 1.75x
ChangeLMS timer multiplier: 1.5x → 1.35x
BuffTechnician: Phase detection improved
BuffTechnician: Phase timer drain reduced: -40 → -30 (mask lasts longer per phase)
BuffTechnician: Phase max depth increased: 12 → 14
NerfTechnician: V.A.N.N.I. Mask max cooldown increased: 30s → 45s
BuffTechnician: Phase ability now has no cooldown
BuffTechnician: Static Mirage (Antenna) lifespan greatly increased: 20s → 60s
FixFixed 'Server List' button on console topbar not working
FixFixed The Project hopping through walls in Ballpit (Pizzeria)
FixFixed emotes equippable on incorrect killers
FixFixed Technician obstacles still appearing when dead
FixFixed Technician spawning in the floor
FixFixed terrain issues on Forest
FixFixed stamina draining when attempting to sprint while using a speed-setting ability (e.g., Customer abilities)
FixFixed soft-locking arcade machines on leave/reset
FixFixed pickup animation still playing when someone else triggers a beartrap
FixFixed Ennard: can now close disguise menu by pressing the keybind again (hotfix)
FixFixed timer running insanely fast at 6am (hotfix)
FixFixed The Mimic being able to sprint underground (hotfix)
FixFixed lobby music not playing (hotfix)