# Behaviour Interactive Addresses Dead by Daylight Controversy

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/behaviour-interactive-addresses-dead-by-daylight-controversy/
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:13:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T12:56:10+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/dead-by-daylight-theburntpeanut-controversy-response/

## Key points

- Behaviour gifted paid game content to TheBurntPeanut during a Halloween stream.
- The company says it failed to check his past content and values.
- The items were removed, and its approval process is being reviewed.

## Summary

Behaviour Interactive has responded to criticism after its Dead by Daylight account gifted paid downloadable content to streamer TheBurntPeanut during his first Halloween stream of the game. The move drew backlash because the streamer has faced accusations of offensive behaviour, viewbotting and using racial and homophobic slurs; some players said they uninstalled the game.

The company said the gift was made after staff noticed a very large audience watching the stream, but acknowledged it had failed to review the streamer’s past content or check whether he reflected the team’s values. The downloadable content has been removed from his account, and Behaviour says it is reviewing its approval process and will take confidential internal action. The statement reaffirmed the game’s commitment to respect, diversity and a welcoming community, but many commenters remained dissatisfied.

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