Alright, so let me tell you what's going on in the fog lately. 😤 Behaviour Interactive just dropped a bomb, and honestly? The community is not happy. As a long-time player myself, I've seen a lot of changes, but this one feels... different. They're raising the prices for Dead by Daylight DLC on PC, and it's all happening very soon. The reason they're giving? To "promote cross-progression." Yeah, you heard that right. For years, PC players have enjoyed slightly cheaper DLC compared to our console friends, but those days are coming to an end on July 22. 🗓️

It's all part of this huge wave of updates. We just got Lara Croft as a Survivor, which was pretty cool, and we're getting a crazy new 2v8 mode soon. But the headline feature is cross-progression. Starting July 22, you'll finally be able to sync your progress—all your bloodpoints, cosmetics, levels, and DLC—across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox (sorry, Switch players 😔). Behaviour says syncing everything is the future, and for that to work smoothly, the prices need to be... uniform. So, select DLC packs on Steam and other PC stores are going up by $1, from $6.99 to $7.99, to match what console players have been paying.

Let's break down their logic and why players are mad:

• Their Stance: They call this a "necessary" step for cross-progression. If prices are different, it could cause confusion or issues with the account-linking system.

• Our Reaction: The community's immediate thought: "Wait, what does PRICE have to do with SYNCING data?" 🤨 It feels like a flimsy excuse.

Here's what the forums and social media are flooded with right now. Players are pointing out the obvious: They could have just LOWERED the prices on console to match PC. 🎯

"What does price have to do with cross-progression? I see it as an excuse to raise the DLC's price."

"Keep in mind it was equally possible to lower the prices universally."

And honestly? They have a point. This isn't the first time Behaviour has made a controversial call that left fans scratching their heads. Remember the messy PTB for the Sadako Rising chapter last year? That was a whole drama fest. This feels like another case of the studio not fully reading the room.

So, what does this mean for you, the player? If you're on PC, you've got a small window. Behaviour is giving a few days' notice. If there's any DLC you've had your eye on, buy it NOW before the price goes up. 🛒 After July 22, it's the new, higher price for everyone. It's a classic FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) tactic, and it's working because my friends list is full of people snagging the last few chapters they don't own.

Let's talk about the bigger picture for a second. Cross-progression is a fantastic feature that the community has been begging for for years. It's long overdue. But bundling it with a price increase leaves a really bitter taste. It's like getting a great gift, but then being told you have to pay a "handling fee." It sours the whole thing. The timing is also interesting, coming right before the release of their single-player spin-off, The Casting of Frank Stone, which is set to drop on September 3, 2024. Makes you wonder about the overall business strategy, you know?

Here's my personal take, as someone who's poured hundreds of hours into this game: I'm excited for cross-progression. Being able to jump from my PC to my PlayStation without losing progress is a game-changer. But slapping a price hike on the PC community and calling it a necessity for that feature? That's a tough pill to swallow. It feels less like a technical requirement and more like a profit-driven decision disguised as a player-friendly update.

The vibe in the fog is tense, killers. Will this blow over once we're all enjoying seamless cross-play? Maybe. But for now, the consensus is clear: this was a misstep. Behaviour had a chance to deliver a universally praised update and instead chose a path that feels like a cash grab to a significant portion of its player base. Only time will tell if the convenience of cross-progression is worth the extra dollar per chapter. In the meantime... see you in the trials, and maybe I'll be spending my last few days of cheaper DLC shopping! 😅