Dead by Daylight pulls TheBurntPeanut's free DLC

Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour has removed the DLC it gifted TheBurntPeanut after backlash, admitting it broke trust and rewriting its creator rules.

FireGhost

November 3, 2026, 03:30 PM5 min read

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Behaviour Interactive removed all Dead by Daylight DLC gifted to Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut after backlash over the decision and the official account’s “WE CAN TAKE THE HEAT!” response.
The studio admitted it bypassed normal creator reviews and approval processes, damaging trust with the community.
Behaviour is rewriting creator guidelines, tightening content-gifting approvals, and refreshing staff training and communication standards.

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Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has removed all the free DLC it gifted to Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut. The studio admits the incident has broken trust with its community and says it is rewriting its creator guidelines.

The situation started during a livestream on October 30. After a first response on November 1, Behaviour posted a much longer statement through the official Dead by Daylight X account on November 3.

Dead by Daylight in-game screenshot of a killer and a survivor — Dead by Daylight (Source: Steam)

What happened between Dead by Daylight and TheBurntPeanut?

As Dexerto reports, TheBurntPeanut was given access to every DLC character and perk in the game during his October 30 stream. According to Behaviour, the team noticed a large audience watching a streamer who had never played Dead by Daylight and saw a chance to welcome new players.

The decision, however, skipped the studio's usual team discussions and checks. Insider Gaming notes the streamer had already faced criticism over a slur he used months earlier during an Escape from Tarkov stream. When he offered to give the content back, the official account replied in chat with "WE CAN TAKE THE HEAT!", which escalated the backlash.

Timeline of the controversy

Date	What happened
October 30	TheBurntPeanut is granted every DLC character and perk on stream
October 30	The official account posts "WE CAN TAKE THE HEAT!" in his chat
November 1	Behaviour publishes its first response
November 3	A four-part follow-up: content removed, guidelines being rewritten

What did Behaviour say?

The studio said that when it works with a new creator, it normally reviews their past content closely. The goal is to check whether they represent the values of inclusion the community expects. Behaviour says that step was not properly considered or discussed as a group this time.

In the part quoted by Insider Gaming, the studio also admitted it lacked processes and guardrails strict enough to stop in-game items being granted without wider approval. On the "WE CAN TAKE THE HEAT!" message, Behaviour said it crossed the line of appropriate responses from the brand, escalated things for content creators on the front lines and was unacceptable.

Dead by Daylight neon-lit night map — Dead by Daylight (Source: Steam)

What changes are coming?

All content gifted to TheBurntPeanut has been removed
Guidelines for interacting with creators are being rewritten
The studio is redefining who can authorize these decisions
Approval steps for granting content and currency are being updated
Staff training and communication standards are being refreshed
Insider Gaming reports the Creator Program has also been updated

The new guidelines will focus on spotting creators whose past conduct clashes with the inclusive community Behaviour wants to build. Asked about the employees involved, the studio said it is "taking appropriate action internally" but would not share details, as the matter is confidential.

Why does this matter for Dead by Daylight players?

Dead by Daylight has been one of the biggest asymmetrical horror games since 2016. Much of its reach comes from content creators and a loyal player base. That is why the official account's behavior in a single stream chat became a much bigger issue than one free gift.

Behaviour closed its statement by saying the incident "has broken trust with our community". It added that regaining that trust will be a slow road, but that it is committed to doing the work. New to the game? Start with our Dead by Daylight beginner guide, or look back at when Dead by Daylight was free on Steam.

Frequently asked questions

Why was TheBurntPeanut's Dead by Daylight DLC removed?

Behaviour admitted the content was granted without its usual team discussions and checks. After community backlash, all of the gifted content was removed from his account.

What is Behaviour Interactive changing?

The studio is rewriting its guidelines for working with creators, updating approval steps for granting content and currency, and refreshing staff training and communication standards.