- Neil Druckmann received a lot of hate after the release of TLOU2.
- Even after facing such backlash, he doesn’t seem to care about the controversy surrounding Intergalactic.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows faced a similar controversy before launch, so Intergalactic may suffer from negative reception.
Intergalactic was previously revealed, and it instantly received a lot of backlash for featuring a woman lead who didn’t look appealing to the fandom. A massive fandom showered the trailer with dislikes and took their concerns to social media.
Due to the backlash, the game’s lead said some controversial things online, which just added fuel to the fire. The game is still receiving hate from the fandom, but Neil Druckmann doesn’t seem to care.
Why it matters: Neil Druckmann is no stranger to hate, as after releasing The Last of Us Part 2, he was targeted for a long time. So, he should know better that ignoring the fandom’s demand isn’t the right answer, ever.
In a recent interview with Last Stand Media, Neil Druckmann was asked about the controversy surrounding his upcoming game, Intergalactic. Initially, he said that there wasn’t much he could add to the conversation, but later, his comment implied that he didn’t care about the controversy at all.
There’s stuff happening with media right now that you just have to ignore for the most part, just stick to your guns, and do what you believe in. And I feel like that’s how I want artists to carry themselves.
-Neil Durckmann
If a game receives pointless hate, the best method of dealing with it is to ignore it. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case with Intergalactic, as the controversy is constantly increasing.
We have already seen how massive the Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ controversy was, mainly because of its main character and other DEI elements. If Naughty Dog follows suit, the reception may not be as Druckmann is expecting.
That said, Naughty Dog is a master in its niche, so we can’t really judge the game based solely on its main character. We will have to wait and see what Naughty Dog cooks.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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