Ready or Not Dev Addresses ‘Censorship’ Backlash From Fans
▼ Summary
– Void Interactive updated Ready or Not to address community concerns about visual changes made to secure a console release, including adjustments to explicit violence.
– The developer clarified that the game’s tone, atmosphere, and graphic violence remain intact, emphasizing their commitment to immersive realism.
– Void Interactive acknowledged global platform standards and legal restrictions, stating changes were made only where absolutely required.
– Six specific visual changes were listed for the PC version, such as altering depictions of violence and nudity in certain missions.
– Ready or Not is set for a console release on July 15, following its early access launch in 2021 and a split from publisher Team17.
The developers of Ready or Not have responded to player concerns about recent visual changes, clarifying that the game’s core intensity remains untouched despite minor adjustments. Void Interactive addressed accusations of censorship, emphasizing that alterations were made strictly to comply with platform regulations while preserving the tactical shooter’s gritty realism.
Following weekend announcements about modifications to certain violent elements, aimed at securing a console launch, some fans expressed frustration, flooding Steam reviews with complaints. The studio quickly countered these claims, stating that misinformation had spread regarding the extent of the updates. In a detailed Steam post, Void Interactive reassured players that the game’s tone, atmosphere, and graphic violence remain fully intact, with key missions like Elephant and Valley of the Dolls unaffected.
The team stressed its commitment to creative freedom and immersive realism, acknowledging the challenges of navigating global platform standards and age ratings. While some content adjustments were unavoidable, Void Interactive insisted changes were minimal and strictly adhered to legal requirements. “We disagree with certain restrictions but operate within the realities of our industry,” the post explained.
Six specific PC version updates were outlined:
- Twisted Nerve: The convulsing girl now appears asleep.
- A Lethal Obsession: Ghillie suit suspect’s nudity was modified.
- Hide and Seek and Narcos: Female hostages and informants wear underwear.
- 23 Megabytes a Second: A photo objective was revised for narrative consistency.
- Post-mortem dismemberment was disabled (live combat dismemberment stays unchanged).
Before-and-after images shared on Steam illustrate these tweaks, demonstrating their limited scope. Ready or Not’s console debut arrives July 15, marking its full release after a 2021 early access launch under independent development following Void Interactive’s split from Team17. The studio reaffirmed that the game’s uncompromising vision remains central, despite necessary compromises for broader distribution.
(Source: Eurogamer)
