The second iteration of 2v8 is now LIVE - find out more information here: https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/kb/articles/480-2v8-developer-update

I just got a 5 minute ban because I was forcibly disconnected the instant I downed a survivor.

Coincidence? Unlikely.

DC penalty provides absolutely no benefit, people are constantly disconnecting and suiciding anyway.