Players of Ready or Not are expressing their dissatisfaction with VOID Interactive’s recent censorship decisions, which they see as a contradiction to the company’s prior promise to avoid the restrictions often imposed by mainstream developers. The situation has escalated, leading to protests from hundreds of fans who are unhappy with the removal of certain content from the game.
Currently, Ready or Not is experiencing a significant backlash, with players taking to review-bombing on various platforms. The primary concern expressed by fans revolves around the imposition of console gaming standards onto PC gamers.
In an effort to align with the requirements of an upcoming console release, the game has scaled back elements such as gore and nudity. This change has prompted many to point out an earlier statement from VOID Interactive, which had assured fans that the game would remain true to its original vision and would not adhere to mainstream media standards.
Against the backdrop of a previously controversial school mission in 2021, the developers had committed to delivering authentic content, even when it dealt with sensitive subjects. Many fans now feel that the current censorship contradicts this commitment, leading to increasing frustration within the community.
Adding to the speculation around the motives behind these changes, some fans believe that VOID Interactive has submitted to external pressures from mainstream publishers, while others argue that the decision to soften the game was made to attract a broader audience and increase profits. As the release for the console version approaches, the developer’s response to the backlash remains absent.
The gaming community has shown signs of resistance, evidenced by a lack of support for the censorship announcement on the Steam Community page, where it has received minimal positive feedback relative to numerous critical comments. This situation leaves VOID Interactive in a challenging position, with potential consequences for the game’s reputation and player base looming on the horizon.