Popular streamer xQc, known for his controversial antics, has found himself banned from a DayZ server. The incident occurred during a stream on the Twitch competitor Kick, where xQc now exclusively streams due to a lucrative deal. The ban has sparked speculation within the gaming community, with many attributing it to his status as a high-profile streamer.

During the stream, xQc was immersed in a roleplaying session on the DayZ server, engaging with friends and experiencing the game’s survival challenges. However, his gameplay was abruptly interrupted when he was kicked and subsequently banned from the DayOne Chernarus 1PP server, receiving a message from the admin that simply stated, ‘Thanks, but no thanks.’

Expressing his confusion and frustration, xQc questioned the ban, emphasizing that he was merely trying to play the game and had not violated any rules. His companion, Greekgodx, suggested that the ban was possibly due to xQc’s status as a streamer, although this claim lacks concrete evidence. Despite the lack of clarity surrounding the ban, xQc retaliated by sharing the server’s address with his large audience before moving on to other games.

Notably, this is not the first time xQc has been embroiled in controversy. His history includes a Twitch ban in 2020 for stream-sniping in Fall Guys and a notorious gambling incident. The ban from the DayZ server has raised questions about the treatment of high-profile personalities within gaming communities, prompting discussions about the potential impact of their presence on gameplay experiences.

As the situation continues to unfold, Kotaku has reached out to both Bohemia Interactive and xQc for comment. The incident has reignited debates about the influence of streamers in online gaming environments and the measures taken to regulate their behavior within game communities.