Cyberpunk 2077’s developer has apologized for dialog and graffiti inserted within the Ukrainian model of the two.0 replace that is crucial of Russia’s invasion of the nation, PC Gamer has reported. CD Projekt Crimson mentioned it had nothing to do with the modifications and promised to take away them.
“The Ukrainian localization of Cyberpunk 2077 accommodates a number of remarks that would offend some Russian gamers,” the studio mentioned in a (Google translated) assertion. “These remarks weren’t written by CD Projekt Crimson staff and don’t symbolize our views. We’re working to repair them and substitute them within the subsequent replace. We apologize for this case and are taking steps to make sure it doesn’t occur once more.”
As initially reported by Zone of Games (by way of a Rock Paper Shotgun report) some dialog makes reference to Ukrainian resistance slogans. Elsewhere, graffiti suggests Crimea continues to be a part of Ukraine within the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, following Russia’s 2014 invasion. Different messages seek advice from citizen missile detection, COVID initiatives beneath President Zelensky, derogatory phrases for Russians and extra.
The Ukrainian localization was reportedly dealt with by the Ukrainian firm SBT Localization, which additionally labored on Baldur’s Gate 3, Darkest Dungeon and different titles. The modifications had been seen by Russian and Ukrainian gamers, with a number of complaints registered on Steam and CD Projekt Crimson boards.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, deemed unlawful by a majority of countries, has had a deleterious impact on Ukraine’s recreation trade. Developer GSC Recreation World was forced to halt work on Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl after the aggressions compelled it to relocate workers to Prague as a way to assist staff and their households “survive” the battle, it mentioned. Earlier this 12 months, Ukraine despatched letters to Sony, Microsoft and Valve, urging them to dam the title Atomic Coronary heart from their gaming platforms over concerns about Russian connections.
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