“We recognize, respect, and value the diversity of identities within the Dead by Daylight community and within gaming as a whole,” the statement continues. “Trans women are an important part of the scene and have participated in our previous tournaments, where they have always been welcomed and respected. Their presence and contributions have never been questioned, nor has there ever been any discriminatory stance against them.”

The statement says the decision to ban trans women “was based solely on technical and operational limitations.”

It’s notoriously technically difficult to just do nothing and allow trans women to play video games. Basically can’t be done, except in every previous year.

What a stinking heap of bullshit.