“Pre-order is canceled”: Cyberpunk 2077 is once again at the epicenter of the scandal

Since the new RPG presentation Cyberpunk 2077 and the subsequent series of impressions from journalists, some time has already passed, respectively, a flurry of news about the gloomy city Night city gradually slept. But this does not mean that the company CD Projekt RED going to stop attracting the attention of users to his new creation.

Recently official account “Cyberpunk” in Twitter published a number of concept art, on which you can observe both the attractive and oppressive atmosphere of the dystopic future. One of the images shows us the external facade of a business complex made in cold metallic shades.

The picture attracted the attention of one of the readers of the blog, and he jokingly asked if this eerie building is the headquarters of the publisher Electronic arts in the year 2077. Representatives themselves decided to play along with the fan CDPR, answering the question in the affirmative and making a sharp remark about the annual releases of sports simulators, which the catalog is so famous for EA.

“Exactly. And if you bring the picture even closer, you can even see the concept art from FIFA 78. They say this is the best game in the series.”

Correspondence continued when another user decided to supplement the joke with a proposal about “custom genitals“in nonexistent FIFA 78referring to a similar option in Cyberpunk 2077. After that, the Polish developers left a careful causticity against their critics.

“If the editor will have only one version of the vagina: PRE-ORDER CANCELED!”

This post was destined to become a straw that broke the back of a camel. Some readers found it offensive. Particularly sharp reaction distinguished forum users Resetet.

At the heart of many claims is the idea of ​​an unfair treatment of the gender of the characters. “If the penis can be a little variation, then why is there only one vagina? ”– This is exactly the kind of question that frustrated gamers ask.

Negative towards the Polish company on the basis of customizing your avatar was multiplied also by the fact that despite the initial statements of the developers about the lack of a traditional gender choice, there is a similar setting in the game, it’s just hidden behind your preferred voice. In other words, any of the two variations of voice acting (male or female) can match any appearance settings, however, it is the voice that determines how it will respond about itself V and how other actors will relate to him.

To a new wave of discontent from the frustrated part of the audience, representatives CD Projekt RED have not yet reacted.

Read also: You won’t be able to play Cyberpunk 2077 for free at the start – CD Projekt RED responded to Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

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