Asmongold blasts Dead by Daylight over TheBurntPeanut backlash, calls developer’s response ‘pathetic capitulation’

Zack “Asmongold” has criticized Dead by Daylight’s latest response to the backlash over TheBurntPeanut receiving free game content. The streamer called the developer’s move a “pathetic capitulation that will earn the respect of no one.” His comment came after Behaviour Interactive confirmed that it had taken back the rewards and was reviewing how its team works with creators. The dispute began during a Halloween livestream on October 30, when TheBurntPeanut was given access to game content, leading players to question the decision and the studio’s response. Some players also questioned his past comments on stream.Zack “Asmongold” criticizes Dead by Daylight over its response to TheBurntPeanutAsmongold shared his reaction on X after Behaviour Interactive published a detailed follow-up. He accused the developer of giving in to people who had allegedly harassed and doxxed one of its employees. His post read:“Groveling and begging for the approval of mentally ill gender confused freaks after they doxxed and harassed one of your employees. Pathetic capitulation that will earn the respect of no one”The claims about doxxing and harassment are part of Asmongold’s post and should not be taken as proof that everyone who criticized the game was involved.The dispute began on October 30, when TheBurntPeanut played Dead by Daylight during a Halloween stream with other creators. He found that the game’s team had given his account access to characters, skins and other content. The official game account also joined the chat. When the streamer offered to return the items, a team member replied, “WE CAN TAKE THE HEAT!”Some players questioned why he had received the content and pointed to comments he had made in the past. TheBurntPeanut later denied that his streams showed he was racist or transphobic.Dead by Daylight explains TheBurntPeanut giveaway and confirms the content was removedBehaviour Interactive first addressed the issue on November 1. It said the team member had given TheBurntPeanut content and currency without the required approval. The developer also said the employee’s later comments did not match the game’s values and apologized to players.In its four-part follow-up on November 2, Behaviour said staff had noticed a very large audience watching the game’s Twitch category and wanted to welcome new players. However, the decision to give TheBurntPeanut the content and join his chat was made too quickly and without the usual team discussion.The studio said it normally checks a new creator’s past content to see whether it fits the inclusive community it wants to build. That review did not happen properly in this case. Behaviour also admitted that its internal rules did not have enough checks to stop a team member from giving away items without wider approval.The developer said the “WE CAN TAKE THE HEAT!” reply ignored the situation and crossed the line for an official brand account. It added that the message made things worse for the community, including creators who had to deal with the fallout.Behaviour confirmed that it had removed the content from TheBurntPeanut’s account. It also plans to update its creator rules and approval process. Creators found to have broken the Creator Program Policy could be removed. The studio said it was taking internal action but would not share details because the matter was confidential.The policy bars creators in the program from taking part in bullying, harassment, hate speech, transphobia and other harmful conduct. It allows Behaviour to warn or remove members who break its rules.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.