Dead by Daylight Devs Apologize Over TheBurntPeanut Stream

Behaviour Interactive has issued an apology to the Dead by Daylight community following a livestream featuring Vtuber TheBurntPeanut that sparked backlash, according to Shacknews. Players took issue with what they felt was preferential treatment given to the streamer. The studio’s response came after this criticism.

Shacknews highlights that the outrage stemmed from the way TheBurntPeanut was treated by an unauthorized entity on Dead by Daylight’s official communication channels. Many in the community interpreted this as favoritism. Behaviour hasn’t provided an explanation on how this access occurred in the reports we reviewed.

Polygon’s coverage reveals another point of contention. Polygon reports that the studio gave the Vtuber all the game’s DLC, which didn’t sit well with fans. The article mentions that some players are even uninstalling the game in protest. We don’t have verified numbers on how many have done so.

The player data currently doesn’t indicate the extent of any migration. Dead by Daylight has 32,938 current players on Steam, but there’s no 24-hour peak data for comparison. Without that context, claims of a significant drop remain unverified. The story was also picked up by IGN Southeast Asia, suggesting the controversy is gaining traction beyond the core fanbase.

This situation is particularly pressing. The game recently made headlines for losing its Chucky license, with that Killer set to depart in November. Now, community tensions are rising as players face content being removed.

Dead by Daylight debuted in 2016 and boasts a sizable base of paying players. Its Steam rating stands at 78% positive from 378,078 reviews, which is solid but leaves room for a shift in sentiment if the current anger persists.

By The Numbers

Steam Reviews	78% positive (378,078 reviews)
Metacritic	72
Current Steam Players	32,938
Price on Steam	$19.99
Release Date	June 14, 2016

Community Pulse

The overall sentiment in the community seems mixed, but we didn’t capture any specific signals for this story, so we can’t quote players directly. However, the coverage consistently shows that fans view the issue through the lens of fairness. They’re unhappy with one creator getting special access and free content while regular players have to pay for each DLC.

What To Watch

• Steam review trends: Keep an eye on negative reviews to see if the anger impacts the game’s 78% positive rating.
• Player counts: Compare the number of concurrent players to the current 32,938 in the coming weeks to assess the uninstall claims.
• Further detail from Behaviour: Look out for an explanation regarding the unauthorized access and any changes the studio may implement in managing official channels and creator gifting.