Recent reports from the Dead by Daylight community have sparked discussions about reduced bloodpoint rewards during special anniversary events. Players noticed that the celebratory cakes, which traditionally appeared 2-3 times per match during events like the Twisted Masquerade, are now appearing significantly less frequently following a game update.

The anniversary cakes have been a beloved feature, offering substantial bloodpoint bonuses that help players progress through the game's progression system. This perceived reduction comes at a time when Dead by Daylight continues to break player records, particularly after high-profile collaborations with franchises like Stranger Things, Silent Hill, Alien, and Five Nights at Freddy's.

Following the release of the 9.0.2 Bugfix Patch, a Behavior Interactive developer confirmed on Reddit that the current cake appearance rate is working as intended. This statement suggests a fundamental change in how anniversary rewards are distributed, rather than the bug many players initially suspected.

The community reaction has been largely negative, with many players expressing frustration about the increased difficulty in earning bloodpoints. Some long-time fans noted this isn't the first significant change to the game's reward systems, referencing previous adjustments to perk acquisition and gameplay mechanics.

Behavior Interactive appears committed to maintaining a certain level of challenge in bloodpoint accumulation. While the developers don't view this as problematic, the communication around this change has drawn criticism for its abruptness and lack of prior announcement during recent discussions about the game's future.