Despite the recent excitement surrounding Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty DLC, the inclusion of anti-Russian rhetoric in the game has overshadowed the positive developments for CD Projekt Red.
The offensive terms discovered in the 2.0 update prompted CDPR to issue an apology for the Ukrainian localization, clarifying that these words were not written by their staff and do not reflect their values. The company also addressed the issue on Russian social media platforms, Telegram and VK. Screenshots of the derogatory language were initially shared on the CD Projekt Red forums.
Fans have largely shown support for CDPR, acknowledging that the offensive remarks were likely added by the localization team without the company’s knowledge or approval. Reddit users have defended CDPR, emphasizing that they should correct the lines as they deviate from the original script. One Russian player expressed disappointment rather than offense.
It remains unclear who is responsible for these changes in the game. Speculation abounds, but concrete evidence is lacking. CD Projekt Red finds itself in a difficult position, having to apologize for something they claim they did not do or request. The incident raises questions about how these changes made it into the final release of the 2.0 update, and hopefully, more information will come to light soon.
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