The Concerning Stamina Meter Dead by Daylight is Testing Will Likely Become Permanent

Dead by Daylight does not randomly introduce new features like a stamina meter during an event and not make it something important down the road. Everyone should be on the lookout for what BHVR is cooking up behind the scenes with this thing, as a stamina meter is kind of a scary idea for DBD (you can substitute "scary idea" for "balancing nightmare" as well). One of the most important and enjoyable aspects about DBD is the chase, and I fear that implementing any level of a stamina meter could do major damage to the game. The Black Banquet's version of the stamina meter already proves one point towards this fear, as the resurrection of release Legion suddenly happened. This stamina meter was clearly not very well thought out, as there's no way the permanent stain that is release Legion should EVER be brought back from the past. It's genuinely insane when you really stop and think about it. And as bad as release Legion is, other killers exist with deep wound as part of their power now as well, so it can only get better! My main concern is losing any player agency in a chase. The chases are part of what makes DBD so unique and thrilling even compared to other asymmetrical horror games; adding a base-kit stamina meter to the game would just mess everything up. Background music/OST that was used in order of appearance: "Save Room" from Resident Evil 3 (2020) "Memories" from Resident Evil Requiem (2026) "Chase" from Resident Evil 3 (2020) "Free From Fear" from Resident Evil 3 (2020)