With the re-release recently hit with a delay, they are calling for these stereotypes to be removed before launch. Many argue that the game’s inclusion of transphobic NPCs is not only hurtful, but also makes trans and gender non-conforming people the subject of a cruel joke, with the depictions intended to “repulse”, as set out in the letter. While saying that they “love” the studio’s games they call for it to remove transphobic NPCs so the game will “have a positive impact on the new generation of players who will pick up a copy.” LGBTQ+ gaming industry advocate group Out Making Games has penned an open letter to Rockstar, calling on the company to remove transphobic content from Grand Theft Auto 5 in its upcoming Expanded and Enhanced rerelease.
Content warning: mentions of transphobia and violence
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