Cyberpunk 2077 Update Controversy: CD Projekt Red Faces Backlash Over Anti-Russian Rhetoric
The highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 game has recently been in the spotlight due to its massive 2.0 update and the release of the Phantom Liberty DLC. However, the excitement has been overshadowed by a reported issue of anti-Russian rhetoric being included in the update, which has caused some damage to developer CD Projekt Red’s reputation.
The discovery of derogatory terms in the 2.0 update prompted CD Projekt Red to issue a statement apologizing for the Ukrainian localization of the update. The apology clarified that the offensive words were not written by CD Projekt Red staff and do not reflect the company’s values. CDPR also took to Russian social media sites like Telegram and VK to further deliver this message. Screenshots of the rhetoric found in the update were initially shared on the CD Projekt Red forums.
The fan response to this controversy has mostly been supportive of CD Projekt Red, with many expressing their support for the company on Reddit. Speculation on Reddit suggests that the localization team may have deviated from the original script and added the anti-Russian remarks. Reddit user PixelBoom defended CD Projekt Red, stating, “no matter what their stance is, they need to correct the lines because it’s not what’s in the script. So now CDPR needs to apologize for something they didn’t do and didn’t request.”
“This whole situation is unfortunate for everyone, but especially CDPR […] no matter what their stance is […] they need to correct the lines because it’s not what’s in the script […] So now CDPR needs to apologize for something they didn’t do and didn’t request.”
Another comment from a Russian player on Reddit, kBazilio, expressed disappointment rather than offense: “As a Russian, I’m not so much offended as simply disappointed.”
“As a Russian, I’m not so much offended as simply disappointed.”
It is important to note that the source of these changes in the game is currently uncertain. The aforementioned comments are based on speculation rather than substantial evidence.
This controversy has put CD Projekt Red in a difficult position, especially if they were unaware of the changes that were made. It raises questions about how these changes managed to make it to the final release of the 2.0 update. Hopefully, we will soon discover who is behind these offensive messages.
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