knight's wayThe upcoming game has been criticized for allowing asset conversions very similar to: Kingdom Come: SalvationEven the font chosen was once again met with a wave of backlash. In short, developers knight's way dismisses LGBTQ+ romances as a 'modern agenda' and reveals its first romantic character. A woman who does not belong in a low fantasy setting inspired by the Holy Roman Empire.
Given the serial nature of this backlash, it is worth emphasizing that the original was: Kingdom Come: Salvation The developers didn't even address LGBTQ+ romance, choosing to draw the protagonist Henry as a physical character and focus on historical realism. Kingdom Come Salvation 2 It introduced an optional gay romance with Hans, which the developers claimed was a highly requested feature and optional without breaking the immersion into its world. What is noteworthy is KCD It is set in real Bohemia, knight's way A pure fantasy environment inspired by the Holy Roman Empire.
for example, knight's way Dragons, giant snails, etc. appear, making it clear that the setting is more of a fantasy setting than a historical one. However, players take on the full role of Alyrk, a disgraced young nobleman who must rebuild his life from scratch. This also includes the romance department, where the developers have revealed their first romance option, a woman named Amelie. When a fan expressed interest in LGBTQ+ representation in the game, the developer responded, “We care about games and fun, not a modern agenda.”
This tweet, which has been viewed at least 2.4 million times, is the source of fierce backlash. Fans were quick to point out the inclusion of dragons and snails, and Larian Studios' publishing director asked if there would be a giant snail romance in the game. But perhaps the biggest contradiction with this statement from the studio lies in the character of Amelie herself. One of her images released so far includes mascara, false eyelashes, blusher and lipstick. All of these are modern inventions not found in the period makeup of the Holy Roman Empire.
Of course, much of this controversy stems from the dismissive response that LGBTQ+ people are a ‘modern agenda’. possible knight's way If you were not just saying no, but ignoring one thing as a modern agenda, creating a character that fits the “modern agenda” of 2026 beauty standards rather than the Holy Roman Empire, you would have been criticized a bit for ignoring those comments. Another simple choice would have been to say that Alyrk is a fully fleshed out character rather than an insert, and for some reason entirely heterosexual. “Hey, sorry, he’s straight!” It's not as bad as ignoring an aspiring athlete's questions.
After all, romance is common in video games, and it doesn't always include LGBTQ+ options. let go Released just a few months ago, the third protagonist, Robert Robertson, has two options, both female. when let go There is no change to the Nintendo Switch launch on January 28th. I haven't received any real criticism for this design choice, and I never will. knight's way If only I had just responded politely. Instead, the game featuring giant snails and dragons claims to be rooted in a historical low-fantasy setting where anyone or anything can be “modernized” except love. The same goes for even the most imaginative types of video games.
