Shaun M Jooste 
The gaming community is abuzz with reports that the Trickster, a character in the popular horror game Dead by Daylight, is allegedly causing seizures in players. This alarming issue has sparked a significant outcry from the game’s fanbase, urging the developer, Behaviour Interactive, to take immediate action.
The Issue at Hand
Players have reported that the Trickster character causes purple and blue screens to appear on Survivor screens during specific actions, which has reportedly triggered seizures. Despite numerous reports from the community, including comments on the official Dead by Daylight Twitter and posts on Reddit, Behaviour Interactive has stated they have not been able to reproduce the issue in their testing.
In a tweet, the developers addressed the situation:
“Our team has taken great care in attempts to identify the reported graphical issue with The Trickster and unfortunately was not able to find anything reproducible. Currently the issue is not widespread. If you believe you can identify this issue, we urge you to contact player support: dbd.game/SP.
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Community Response
The response from the gaming community has been intense. Many players are calling for Behaviour Interactive to “Kill Switch” the Trickster. For those unfamiliar with the term, the Kill Switch is a feature used to temporarily disable certain features or characters in the game that are causing problems. It effectively removes the problematic ability or character from play until a fix can be implemented.
Despite the community’s plea, the developers have refrained from activating the Kill Switch for the Trickster, citing the lack of reproducible evidence and the fact that the issue does not appear to be widespread. This decision has further enraged many players, who feel their concerns are not being taken seriously.
The Trickster’s Mechanics
The Trickster, introduced in the All-Kill Chapter of Dead by Daylight, is a ranged killer who uses throwing knives to injure survivors. His unique ability, “Showstopper,” allows him to throw a flurry of blades, making him a formidable opponent. Players have pointed out that the graphical issues often occur during these blade-throwing sequences, which can be particularly disorienting due to the rapid and flashy visual effects.
Player Safety Concerns
Seizures triggered by video games, especially those involving rapidly flashing lights or intense visual effects, are a serious health concern. Photosensitive epilepsy can be triggered by such stimuli, and game developers typically include warnings and take measures to minimize these risks. The reported issues with the Trickster highlight a significant area of concern where player health and safety need to be prioritized.
Behaviour Interactive’s Next Steps
While Behaviour Interactive has stated that the issue is not widespread, they continue to encourage players who experience the problem to report it via their player support channel. This approach aims to gather more data to help identify and fix the issue. The developer’s reluctance to use the Kill Switch without concrete evidence underscores the challenge of balancing community feedback with technical feasibility and accurate diagnostics.
Will they Kill Switch the Trickster?
The situation with Dead by Daylight’s Trickster highlights the complex nature of game development and the importance of community feedback in identifying and resolving issues. While Behaviour Interactive’s response has not satisfied all players, it reflects a cautious approach to handling unverified reports. Moving forward, ongoing communication between the developers and the gaming community will be crucial in ensuring player safety and maintaining the integrity of the game.
For more information and to stay updated on this issue, players can follow the official Dead by Daylight Twitter account and check the Behaviour Interactive forums and Reddit threads.
