Dead by Daylight apologises to fans after gifting DLC to TheBurntPeanut and has since 'removed the content that was granted'

Dead by Daylight developers found themselves in hot water after gifting over $300 worth of DLC to a streamer named TheBurntPeanut during the Halloween weekend. Initially, TheBurntPeanut offered to return the content and even suggested paying for it, but Dead by Daylight's official response on his stream claimed, "We can take the heat. They are yours to keep." However, it soon became clear that this was not the case, as the developers later removed the gifted content in an official social media post.

The incident sparked controversy among the DBD community, who were more upset about the conflict in values. Dead by Daylight creators typically scrutinize new creators' past content to ensure they align with the community's values of inclusion. In this case, that step was not taken, according to the developers. They emphasized their commitment to values such as respect, transparency, diversity, and creating an inclusive space for players from various backgrounds.

As a result of this blunder, Dead by Daylight has committed to implementing updated request and approval methods for future collaborations with creators, ensuring that any spokesperson representing the team and values will do so accurately. The developers have also made it clear that diversity is a core principle of Dead by Daylight, and they welcome players from all backgrounds to enjoy the game.