At this time Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Purple apologized for “remarks that would offend some Russian gamers” included within the Ukrainian localization of the massive 2.0 replace.
The apology, shared on the sport’s official Telegram and VK channels (reported by PC Gamer) reads as follows:
“The Ukrainian localization of Cyberpunk 2077 accommodates a number of remarks that would offend some Russian gamers. These remarks weren’t written by CD Projekt RED workers and do not signify our views. We’re working to repair them and change them within the subsequent replace.
We apologize for this case and we’re taking steps to make sure it doesn’t occur once more.”
The localized parts in query, reported by (Zone of Video games, Rock Paper Shotgun, and on the official CD Projekt Boards), embrace commentary on the Russian invasion of Ukraine like graffiti with a silhouette of Crimea with the Ukrainian coat of arms and image of the Crimean Tatars.
One other instance is “We’re fuc*ing via” translated inti “Go fuc* your self in the identical path because the ship did” as defined by The Indie Cup’s Arsenii Tarasov.
Some are extra immediately geared toward Russians just like the squatting pose within the photograph mode renamed as “Like a Russian” or “Could not all these ass*oles chew it out within the Badlands?” localized as “Could not all this rusnia chew it out within the Badlands?”
For reference, “rusnia” is an intentionally insulting term semi-recently born in Ukraine to establish those that align with the Russian state.
Whereas the thread on the official boards has been closed after the publishing of the apology, the localization, which was handed by an exterior firm primarily based in Ukraine, sparked some furious responses from Russian customers.
Some referred to as CD Projekt “fanatics,” whereas others went so far as accusing the corporate of “open Nazism and Russophobia.”
We additionally see anybody who buys video games from the builders or do not request a refund referred to as a “schmuck who has no respect for himself or our nation” and “nationwide traitors.” on prime of calls for of bans of the sale of Polish video games and Steam in Russia as they allegedly “domesticate Russophobia.”
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