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Why are Dead by Daylight fans criticising the game's latest update?

  • Behaviour Interactive announced a Dead by Daylight update featuring Five Nights at Freddy's characters, including Springtrap, releasing in summer 2025.
  • The update sparked controversy due to Scott Cawthorn's past political donations to the Republican Party, prompting backlash from parts of the fanbase.
  • Alongside Five Nights at Freddy's content, the update includes Witcher-themed outfits, a new Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria map, and quality-of-life improvements.
  • Game director Jason Guzzo highlighted the collaboration’s careful design, saying it is “packed full of easter eggs and surprises” for players.
  • The controversy reflects tensions between supporting popular content and opposing the political views associated with its creator, affecting the game's community dynamics.
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Eurogamer.net broke the news in on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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