Dead by Daylight Players Uninstall Game in Protest Over Streamer Gift
Fans are deleting Dead by Daylight and demanding refunds after a Behaviour Interactive employee gifted all DLC to controversial VTuber TheBurntPeanut.
Community backlash against a developer’s unexpected endorsement highlights growing tension between creators and studios.
Gift to a controversial streamer triggers protest
During a Halloween livestream, VTuber TheBurntPeanut received every paid expansion for Dead by Daylight in his inbox, a gift reportedly sent by a Behaviour Interactive employee.
TheBurntPeanut is described in the source as a “controversial streamer,” and fans reacted negatively to the perceived support from the developer.
Players respond by uninstalling and seeking refunds
In response, some players announced they were uninstalling the game and requesting refunds as a form of protest.
Veteran members of the community also expressed frustration that many content creators have been waiting long for approval to join the Creator Program, while a controversial figure received direct support.
Developer’s apology and internal review
Following the backlash, the official Dead by Daylight account stated that the employee’s decision was made without proper approval and did not reflect Behaviour Interactive’s values.
The studio apologized for letting down the community and pledged to review internal processes to avoid similar incidents.
Streamer’s reaction
TheBurntPeanut later addressed the situation during a Minecraft stream, denying the accusations made against him. The source notes that he is known for not staying with games for long, leaving his future involvement with Dead by Daylight uncertain.
Despite the streamer’s denial, many players feel the damage to the relationship with the developer is done.
When a single gesture ignites community outrage, studios may need to rethink how they engage with high‑profile personalities.
