VOID Interactive continues to face backlash after pushing forward with controversial changes to the violent shooter Ready or Not, despite widespread condemnation from fans. The update, which is now live, includes bug fixes, new weapons, new missions, a new difficulty system, animation updates, and audio overhauls. 
However, the most contentious changes come in the form of censorship, particularly the covering up of nudity in certain characters in the game.
The changes were introduced as part of the free ‘Los Sueños Stories’ update, which includes modifications to character art, specifically adding clothing to characters in the ‘A Lethal Obsession’ and ‘Narcos’ missions, as well as in ‘Hide and Seek.’ This decision to cover up previously exposed characters has sparked outrage among the player base, with many accusing the developers of pandering to console market regulators by altering the game for the sake of broader platform acceptance.
Some fans have expressed their disappointment with the changes, accusing VOID Interactive of selling out and betraying the PC community that had supported the game. Others argue that the updates could have been handled better with optional toggles for players to choose which content to keep or remove. Despite this, the developers have remained firm in their position, citing concerns about maintaining multiple versions of the game and the potential for introducing bugs.
While some fans view the censorship as a small issue in the grand scheme of things, others see it as part of a larger trend of altering content to fit mainstream standards, even if it goes against the original vision of the game. The controversy has intensified following VOID’s parting with its publisher, Team17, and the removal of a school shooting level from the game due to legal concerns.
Despite the fan backlash, VOID Interactive has pressed on with these changes, making them a part of the full patch notes for the latest update. Here’s the full list of changes:
- New weapons added
- New missions introduced
- New difficulty system
- Bug fixes
- Animation changes
- Audio overhauls
The debate over censorship in gaming continues to rage, with Ready or Not serving as the latest flashpoint in a discussion about the balance between creative freedom and the pressures of the mainstream gaming market.