Cyberpunk 2077 is the most awaited game of 2020. The fan base before its release is huge. It gains most of the eyes towards it with their way of getting the reach prior to release. And they never thought that will turn out to be a toxic fanaticism until the developers receive death threats.
The game is open for pre-purchase, but the release kept on delayed. Recently, it delayed for the third time from mid-November to December 10. For a game like Cyberpunk 2077 which is being developed for nine different platforms simultaneously, this is not entirely even. No one expected this delay, it is not usual.
Cyberpunk received Gold which can be printed on their discs or passes. This often tells there will be no delay to release. But receiving Gold doesn’t mean the development is completed. Developers might take the last delay to complete the last-minute tweaks and patches. Maybe that’s the case here.
Cyberpunk 2077 developers received death threats
Andrzej Zawadzki, developer at CD Projekt RED has taken Twitter to reveal how he and his fellow developers at CDPR received death threatening messages from fans.
I want to address one thing in regards of the @CyberpunkGame delay.
I understand you’re feeling angry, disappointed and want to voice your opinion about it.
However, sending death threats to the developers is absolutely unacceptable and just wrong. We are people, just like you.— Andrzej Zawadzki (@ZawAndy) October 27, 2020
Developers are already working overtime to bring the best. Although Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed like no other game, delays might happen due to various reasons. And the major one could be the developers are working remotely. Anyway, regardless of how many delays, the level of explicit comments and death threats are completely intolerable.
Andrzej Zawadzki revealed how he was threatened, in a separate tweet.
This is one of the mildest messages some of us got. There were far, FAR worse. Every single one is being reported. We will not let it go through.
Do not treat it lightly. Do not ignore it. It is serious.
That said, I’m off TT for couple of days. Take care.#Cyberpunk2077 pic.twitter.com/Z80HHWADqU— Andrzej Zawadzki (@ZawAndy) October 28, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 developers are not the only ones to receive death threats
Developers of Spider-Man Remastered received death treats after modifying the peter parker’s face.
Bryan Intihar revealed on Twitter how fans threatened him.
To our Spidey fans: I totally appreciate your passion, but sending me threatening notes that you will “HUNT YOU DOWN AND WE WILL FIND YOU! YOU FIX THIS NOW!” isn’t cool. With what’s happening in today’s world, let’s be a force for good and be respectful of each other. Thank you.
— Bryan Intihar (@bryanintihar) October 3, 2020
Also, Laura Bailey the voice actress of Last of Us 2 is threatened for her play in the game.
Damn. The amount of encouraging responses to this… I’ve always believed that good people far outweigh the bad. Thanks for reminding me of that today.
— Laura Bailey (@LauraBaileyVO) July 4, 2020
The gaming communities are filled with a lot of negativeness and few are responsible for spreading it. This kind of social behavior and toxic fandom has to stop.
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