[Basje]

The Python API is generated at compile time from the available Kodi players, so replacing DVDPlayer with VideoPlayer in Kodi automatically has the same effect on the Python API.

I don't think there's a better solution other than for addons to accept that DVDPlayer will at some point be replaced by VideoPlayer, and to code accordingly. You're welcome to post on FernetMenta's github which is where these changes are all originating from, and ask if he has any better ideas.

Fair enough. I will try to catch this in my add-on code. Thanks for the quick reply.