Dead by Daylight Devs Address TheBurntPeanut Scandal
Behaviour Interactive sparked controversy by partnering with TheBurntPeanut, a streamer with a well-documented history of using slurs and offensive language. The collaboration, which included awarding in-game content through Dead by Daylight, prompted swift backlash from social media users and community members who questioned the developer’s decision to work with the controversial figure.
During a Dead by Daylight livestream, TheBurntPeanut acknowledged the growing criticism, apparently preparing to shoulder the blame himself. However, a Behaviour Interactive employee intervened publicly, commenting in the stream’s chat through the official game account. The employee stated the company could “take the heat” and reiterated that the awarded content was the streamer’s to keep—effectively defending the partnership and Behaviour’s judgment.
The incident underscores ongoing debate within gaming communities about developer responsibility when selecting content creators and influencers for official collaborations, particularly regarding individuals with documented histories of controversial or offensive behavior. It also highlights tensions between developer statements and community standards regarding representation and values.